TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

BARRIERE FLEXIBLE [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dams and Causeways
  • Anti-pollution Measures
  • Water Pollution
CONT

There are many makes of booms (...) A flexible boom follows wave action easily, although it may offer problems associated with overall strength, durability, and stability. Semiflexible booms are composed of nonrigid sections joined by hinges (...) Rigid booms are among the largest in use today, the rigid sections being joined by hinges to provide flexibility.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Barrages et chaussées
  • Mesures antipollution
  • Pollution de l'eau
CONT

Les barrières peuvent être flexibles, semi-flexibles, ou rigides. Les barrières flexibles sont constituées de flotteurs individuels supportant une jupe complètement flexible. Les barrières semi-flexibles sont constituées de flotteurs articulés en mousse, de flotteurs gonflables avec une jupe flexible. Les barrières rigides sont constituées de flotteurs rigides articulés avec une jupe rigide.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: