TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
ALONGSIDE TOWING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tow alongside
1, record 1, English, tow%20alongside
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Very often, vessels are initially towed astern. When it is time to enter a port or marina, it is preferable to change [the] towing method to tow alongside. Towing alongside makes it easier to control the towed vessel. 2, record 1, English, - tow%20alongside
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- remorquer à couple
1, record 1, French, remorquer%20%C3%A0%20couple
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-04-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stern tow
1, record 2, English, stern%20tow
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Very often, vessels are initially towed astern. When it is time to enter a port or marina, it is preferable to change [the] towing method to tow alongside.... the tow [will have to be shortened] to pass from the stern tow to the alongside tow... 2, record 2, English, - stern%20tow
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- remorquage arrière
1, record 2, French, remorquage%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bien souvent, les bateaux sont remorqués à l'arrière. Lorsque vient le moment d'entrer dans un port ou une marina, il est préférable d'amener la remorque à couple. [...] Il faudra donc raccourcir la remorque pour passer du remorquage arrière au remorquage à couple. 2, record 2, French, - remorquage%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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
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: