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ROOF DORMER [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- external dormer
1, record 1, English, external%20dormer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vertical window which projects completely or almost completely from a sloping roof as opposed to an internal dormer which is set in a recess. 2, record 1, English, - external%20dormer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See record "internal dormer." 2, record 1, English, - external%20dormer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lucarne sur le versant
1, record 1, French, lucarne%20sur%20le%20versant
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lucarne dont la structure est construite complètement à l'extérieur sur le cours d'un versant. 2, record 1, French, - lucarne%20sur%20le%20versant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par opposition à la «lucarne rentrante». 2, record 1, French, - lucarne%20sur%20le%20versant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- internal dormer
1, record 2, English, internal%20dormer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vertical window set in a recess below a roof, with its head below the main roof surface. 1, record 2, English, - internal%20dormer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Note that this type of dormer is usually not covered by a small pitched roof like the common dormer. 2, record 2, English, - internal%20dormer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
As opposed to "external dormer." 2, record 2, English, - internal%20dormer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lucarne rentrante
1, record 2, French, lucarne%20rentrante
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lucarne à jouées rentrantes 2, record 2, French, lucarne%20%C3%A0%20jou%C3%A9es%20rentrantes
correct, feminine noun
- lucarne en défoncée 3, record 2, French, lucarne%20en%20d%C3%A9fonc%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lucarne dont la fenêtre verticale est percée presque totalement sous la pente du versant du toit en retrait du mur-gouttereau dont elle est séparée par une terrasse. 4, record 2, French, - lucarne%20rentrante
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par opposition à la «lucarne sur le versant». 4, record 2, French, - lucarne%20rentrante
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- shed dormer
1, record 3, English, shed%20dormer
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- dormer with backward sloping roof 2, record 3, English, dormer%20with%20backward%20sloping%20roof
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dormer window whose eave line is backward to the eave line of the main roof. 3, record 3, English, - shed%20dormer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
shed dormer: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 3, English, - shed%20dormer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lucarne retroussée
1, record 3, French, lucarne%20retrouss%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- lucarne en chien assis 2, record 3, French, lucarne%20en%20chien%20assis
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- chien-assis 3, record 3, French, chien%2Dassis
correct, masculine noun
- demoiselle 4, record 3, French, demoiselle
correct, feminine noun
- lucarne demoiselle 5, record 3, French, lucarne%20demoiselle
correct, feminine noun
- lucarne à demoiselle 6, record 3, French, lucarne%20%C3%A0%20demoiselle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de lucarne dont le toit à une pente est en sens inverse du versant du toit. 5, record 3, French, - lucarne%20retrouss%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une lucarne est dite retroussée lorsqu'elle est couverte par un appentis incliné dans le sens inverse du versant du toit. 7, record 3, French, - lucarne%20retrouss%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les lucarnes à une pente sont de deux sortes : lucarne rampante (couverte par un appentis incliné dans le même sens que le versant du toit) et lucarne retroussée (couverte par un appentis incliné dans le sens inverse de celui du versant du toit). 8, record 3, French, - lucarne%20retrouss%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lucarne en chien assis : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 9, record 3, French, - lucarne%20retrouss%C3%A9e
Record 3, Key term(s)
- chien assis
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
- Architectural Design
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dormer
1, record 4, English, dormer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- roof dormer 2, record 4, English, roof%20dormer
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structure projecting from a sloped roof which houses a window or ventilating louver. 3, record 4, English, - dormer
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Windows may be set in dormers that project from a sloped roof. 4, record 4, English, - dormer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Conception architecturale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lucarne
1, record 4, French, lucarne
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrage établi en saillie sur une toiture et permettant d'éclairer et de ventiler le comble, d'accéder à la couverture, etc. 2, record 4, French, - lucarne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'éclairage des combles est assuré par des ouvertures verticales formant saillies sur les pans de couverture, les lucarnes [...] 3, record 4, French, - lucarne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La lucarne se différencie des châssis, tabatières, vasistas et fenêtres pour toits en pente (type Velux et autres) par le fait que sa baie est verticale, et qu'elle est abritée par un ouvrage de charpente et de couverture. La lucarne se compose d'une devanture (sa façade), encadrée par deux jambes ou jambages et un linteau, de deux jouées (faces latérales) et d'une couverture qui peut être à une, deux ou trois pentes. 4, record 4, French, - lucarne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Techniquement et strictement, le terme «lucarne» est un générique désignant toute ouverture de plan vertical ménagée dans un pan de toiture pour éclairer ou ventiler les combles ou donner accès au toit; la lucarne ne comporte donc pas nécessairement de fenêtre vitrée et peut être fermée par des persiennes, par exemple. Le plus souvent, cependant, la lucarne comporte une fenêtre vitrée et se confond avec la «lucarne à fenêtre», terme rarement utilisé. 5, record 4, French, - lucarne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Techos (Elementos de edificios)
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
- Diseño arquitectónico
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- buhardilla
1, record 4, Spanish, buhardilla
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-02-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Building Ventilation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ventilating eyebrow
1, record 5, English, ventilating%20eyebrow
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A low dormer in a roof over which the roofing is carried in a wave line; sometimes used for ventilating attics. 1, record 5, English, - ventilating%20eyebrow
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Ventilation (Construction)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chatière
1, record 5, French, chati%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite ouverture sur toiture pour ventilation de comble ou grenier. 2, record 5, French, - chati%C3%A8re
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
- Techos (Elementos de edificios)
- Ventilación (Construcción)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- respiradero de tejado
1, record 5, Spanish, respiradero%20de%20tejado
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
respiradero: Abertura o conducto por donde entra el aire en algún recinto. 2, record 5, Spanish, - respiradero%20de%20tejado
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-10-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- shed dormer
1, record 6, English, shed%20dormer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- dormer with sloping roof 2, record 6, English, dormer%20with%20sloping%20roof
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dormer window whose eave line is parallel to the eave line of the main roof. 3, record 6, English, - shed%20dormer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lucarne rampante
1, record 6, French, lucarne%20rampante
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- lucarne en chien couché 2, record 6, French, lucarne%20en%20chien%20couch%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- lucarne à pente concourante 3, record 6, French, lucarne%20%C3%A0%20pente%20concourante
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lucarne dont le toit en appentis est orienté dans le même sens que le versant du toit. 4, record 6, French, - lucarne%20rampante
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-08-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- eyebrow
1, record 7, English, eyebrow
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- eyebrow dormer 2, record 7, English, eyebrow%20dormer
correct
- eyebrow window 3, record 7, English, eyebrow%20window
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A low, curve-headed dormer without side walls; typically used on shingle or slate roofs, with the courses continuous over the top of the dormer. 1, record 7, English, - eyebrow
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A low dormer in a roof over which the roof is carried, in a wave line similar to the arch or ridge, over an eye. 2, record 7, English, - eyebrow
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chapeau de gendarme
1, record 7, French, chapeau%20de%20gendarme
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- lucarne à chapeau de gendarme 2, record 7, French, lucarne%20%C3%A0%20chapeau%20de%20gendarme
feminine noun
- lucarne chapeau de gendarme 3, record 7, French, lucarne%20chapeau%20de%20gendarme
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-10-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Elements
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- roof protrusion
1, record 8, English, roof%20protrusion
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Roof crickets are the roof design element to slow down and redirect water coming down the roof above a large roof protrusion (chimney, skylight or wall). If this is not done, then water can splash over the back saddle flashing and cause a leak. The minimum requirement is that a cricket or diverter be in place on all protrusions wider than 30 inches. 2, record 8, English, - roof%20protrusion
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Flashing are the L-shaped metal pieces that go from the roof to the roof protrusion(chimney, dormer, skylite, etc) or for pipes, its the metal rectangle with the rubber piece in the middle that goes over the protruding pipe. 3, record 8, English, - roof%20protrusion
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'architecture
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- hors-combles
1, record 8, French, hors%2Dcombles
correct, noun phrase, masculine noun, invariable
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- ouvrage hors combles 2, record 8, French, ouvrage%20hors%20combles
correct, masculine noun
- élément hors combles 3, record 8, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20hors%20combles
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément en saillie au dessus des pans de toiture d'un comble. 4, record 8, French, - hors%2Dcombles
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Désigne tout élément en saillie au-dessus des pans de toiture d'un comble: souches de cheminées, conduits d'aération, antennes, épis, etc. 5, record 8, French, - hors%2Dcombles
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ouvrages hors combles. [...] lucarnes, lanterneaux [...] Souches de cheminées [...] Antennes. [...] Il ne doit pas être réalisé d'autres ouvrages hors combles visibles que ceux désignés ci-dessus; les machineries d'ascenseur ne seront tolérées que lorsqu'elles échapperont aux vues du passant et à condition qu'elles soient incorporées dans le volume général de la toiture. 2, record 8, French, - hors%2Dcombles
Record 8, Key term(s)
- hors combles
- ouvrage hors-combles
- élément hors-combles
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-11-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
- Architectural Design
- Heritage
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Lunenburg Bump 1, record 9, English, Lunenburg%20Bump
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
From Halifax Chronicle-Herald photo caption: five-sided dormer (from photo: over a doorway). 2, record 9, English, - Lunenburg%20Bump
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Subdued, relaxed and refined, Lunenburg is a walking town of narrow, hilly streets that lead to the sea. Visitors enjoy the dozens of wonderful old wooden homes, gaily dressed in bright reds, whites, blues and yellows. A distinctive feature of many homes is the "Lunenburg Bump", a Scottish dormer that extends out from the roof to form an overhead protecting the front door. 3, record 9, English, - Lunenburg%20Bump
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The homes, built on small compact lots with their characteristic "Lunenburg Bump" over the entrance, are quite unique in their design. Today the architecture of Old Town Lunenburg has given it status as a UNESCO world heritage site. 4, record 9, English, - Lunenburg%20Bump
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Conception architecturale
- Patrimoine
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Lunenburg Bump
1, record 9, French, Lunenburg%20Bump
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- grande lucarne (typique de Lunenburg) 2, record 9, French, grande%20lucarne%20%28typique%20de%20Lunenburg%29
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En 1753 la ville de Lunenburg, Nouvelle-Écosse, était fondée par 2000 Allemands, Français, et Suisses recrutés pour leur talents par le gouvernement anglais. [...] Son plan quadrillé suit celui d'autres villes coloniales comme Halifax et Savannah. Construite sur un terrain petit, une maison caractéristique porte son «Lunenburg Bump» typique, un dessin assez unique. Aujourd'hui l'architecture de la vieille ville lui a gagné le statut de site héritage mondial d'UNESCO. 1, record 9, French, - Lunenburg%20Bump
Record 9, Key term(s)
- La grande lucarne
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-11-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Residential Architecture
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- segmental roof 1, record 10, English, segmental%20roof
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A slightly curved roof forming an angle where it joins with the sides of the dormer. 1, record 10, English, - segmental%20roof
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'habitation
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- toit segmentaire
1, record 10, French, toit%20segmentaire
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toit légèrement arrondi formant un angle lorsqu'il coupe les côtés de la lucarne. 1, record 10, French, - toit%20segmentaire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-11-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Residential Architecture
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- semi-circular roof 1, record 11, English, semi%2Dcircular%20roof
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A half-round roof forming an uninterrupted arc where it joins with the sides of the dormer. 1, record 11, English, - semi%2Dcircular%20roof
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'habitation
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- toit en plein cintre
1, record 11, French, toit%20en%20plein%20cintre
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toit en demi-cercle formant un arc ininterrompu lorsqu'il coupe les côtés de la lucarne. 1, record 11, French, - toit%20en%20plein%20cintre
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1996-11-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Residential Architecture
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- swept
1, record 12, English, swept
noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A low dormer formed by an upward sweep in the roof. 1, record 12, English, - swept
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'habitation
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- chatière
1, record 12, French, chati%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lucarne basse formée par une courbe du toit. 1, record 12, French, - chati%C3%A8re
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-11-21
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Residential Architecture
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- semi-elliptical roof 1, record 13, English, semi%2Delliptical%20roof
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A slightly curved roof forming an uninterrupted arc where it joins with the sides of the dormer. 1, record 13, English, - semi%2Delliptical%20roof
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'habitation
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- toit semi-élliptique
1, record 13, French, toit%20semi%2D%C3%A9lliptique
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toit légèrement arrondi formant un arc ininterrompu lorsqu'il coupe les côtés de la lucarne. 1, record 13, French, - toit%20semi%2D%C3%A9lliptique
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
- Architectural Design
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- hip roof dormer 1, record 14, English, hip%20roof%20dormer
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Conception architecturale
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- lucarne à comble brisé
1, record 14, French, lucarne%20%C3%A0%20comble%20bris%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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