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AXIS [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Land Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- axis
1, record 1, English, axis
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In land warfare, the general direction of movement, planned or achieved, usually between assigned boundaries. 1, record 1, English, - axis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
axis: designation and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 1, English, - axis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Forces terrestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- axe
1, record 1, French, axe
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerre terrestre, direction générale des mouvements planifiés ou effectués habituellement dans des limites définies. 1, record 1, French, - axe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
axe : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 2, record 1, French, - axe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conducción general de las operaciones militares
- Ejército de tierra
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- eje
1, record 1, Spanish, eje
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerra terrestre, la dirección general del movimiento planificado o realizado habitualmente entre los límites definidos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - eje
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-12-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
- Applications of Automation
- Mathematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- axis
1, record 2, English, axis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- centre line 2, record 2, English, centre%20line
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Straight line through center of plane or solid around which it is symmetrically arranged. 3, record 2, English, - axis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
One of the lines of diversion or motion on a machine. 4, record 2, English, - axis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 DEF
A reference line in a coordinate system. 4, record 2, English, - axis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Transmissions mécaniques
- Automatisation et applications
- Mathématiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- axe
1, record 2, French, axe
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Direction dans laquelle une partie de la machine peut bouger dans un mode linéaire ou rotatif. 1, record 2, French, - axe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
L'axe se déplace. 1, record 2, French, - axe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
actionner, commander (numériquement), primer un axe. 1, record 2, French, - axe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 PHR
axe longitudinal, principal, rotatif, secondaire, transversal, vertical. 1, record 2, French, - axe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 PHR
axe d'une machine, de référence, de rotation, de translation, axe (des) [X, Y, Z]. 1, record 2, French, - axe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 PHR
déplacement sur axe, mise en œuvre d'axes commandés numériquement, mise en position sur les axes, rotation autour d'un axe, sens d'un axe. 1, record 2, French, - axe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario técnico y científico general
- Sistemas de transmisión mecánica
- Automatización y aplicaciones
- Matemáticas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- eje
1, record 2, Spanish, eje
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-11-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- axis
1, record 3, English, axis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- direction 2, record 3, English, direction
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics - throwing events. 1, record 3, English, - axis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- axe
1, record 3, French, axe
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique - lancers. 2, record 3, French, - axe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-07-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Vertebrae and Bone Marrow
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- axis
1, record 4, English, axis
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [second] cervical vertebra [is] the axis. 2, record 4, English, - axis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vertèbres et moelle
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- axis
1, record 4, French, axis
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Deuxième vertèbre du cou qui sert d'axe pour les mouvements de rotation de la tête. 2, record 4, French, - axis
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vértebras y médula
- Morfología y fisiología general
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- axis
1, record 4, Spanish, axis
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Segunda vértebra del cuello, sobre la cual se verifica el movimiento de rotación de la cabeza. 2, record 4, Spanish, - axis
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-09-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tectonics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- axis
1, record 5, English, axis
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a fold, a line that connects the central points of each constituent stratum, from which its limbs bend. 1, record 5, English, - axis
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a syncline, it is the "trough," and in an anticline it is the "crest." 1, record 5, English, - axis
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tectonique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- axe
1, record 5, French, axe
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«L'axe» du pli est l'intersection du plan axial avec un plan horizontal. 1, record 5, French, - axe
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-11-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Diving
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- axis
1, record 6, English, axis
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rules/refereeing. 2, record 6, English, - axis
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Plongeon
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- axe
1, record 6, French, axe
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlements/arbitrage. 1, record 6, French, - axe
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Salto (Deportes acuáticos y náuticos)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- eje
1, record 6, Spanish, eje
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-01-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- axis
1, record 7, English, axis
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- aircraft axis 2, record 7, English, aircraft%20axis
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- axe
1, record 7, French, axe
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- axe d'aéronef 2, record 7, French, axe%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Droite imaginaire passant par le centre de gravité d'un avion ou d'un planeur, et autour de laquelle s'effectuent certains mouvements. Suivant la nature de ceux-ci on distingue : l'axe de tangage [...]; l'axe de roulis [...] et l'axe de lacets [...] 3, record 7, French, - axe
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
axe : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 4, record 7, French, - axe
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria aeronáutica
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- eje de aeronave
1, record 7, Spanish, eje%20de%20aeronave
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-10-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Metals Mining
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- axis
1, record 8, English, axis
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The inclination of the orebody perpendicular to the strike will be its dip and the longest dimension of the orebody its axis. The plunge of the axis is measured in the vertical plane ABC but its pitch or rake can be measured in any other plane ... 1, record 8, English, - axis
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mines métalliques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- axe
1, record 8, French, axe
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Axe du filon. 1, record 8, French, - axe
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Minas metálicas
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- eje
1, record 8, Spanish, eje
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-05-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- axis
1, record 9, English, axis
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A direction in which a part of a robot can move in a linear or rotary mode. 2, record 9, English, - axis
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The number of axes is normally the number of guided and mutually independently driven links. 2, record 9, English, - axis
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
axis: term and definition reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario Canada M9W 1R3. However, CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. This CSA material may not have been updated to reflect amendments subsequently made to the original content. For further information, contact CSA. 3, record 9, English, - axis
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- axe
1, record 9, French, axe
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- axe mécanique 2, record 9, French, axe%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Direction dans laquelle une partie du robot peut être animée d'un mouvement linéaire ou angulaire. 2, record 9, French, - axe
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Robot industriel à 6 axes : 1) balayage, 2) épaule, 3) coude, 4) tangage, 5) lacet, 6) roulis. 3, record 9, French, - axe
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
axe : terme normalisé par la CSA. 4, record 9, French, - axe
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 PHR
L'axe apporte un degré de liberté (à la mobilité d'un robot), les axes se coupent, s'intersectent. 2, record 9, French, - axe
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 PHR
axe concourant, fixe, non concourant, normal, polyarticulé, souple. 2, record 9, French, - axe
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 PHR
axe d'un plan, axe de rotation. 2, record 9, French, - axe
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 4 PHR
rotation d'un axe, translation selon un axe. 2, record 9, French, - axe
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-04-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Clinical Psychology
- Mental Disorders
Record 10, Main entry term, English
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie clinique
- Troubles mentaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Axe
1, record 10, French, Axe
see observation, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le A reste majuscule. 1, record 10, French, - Axe
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Psychiatrie, psychologie - Classe d'information permettant d'établir le diagnostic des maladies mentales. P. ex. Axe I : Syndromes cliniques; Axe II : Troubles du développement et de la personnalité. On dira : un diagnostique de l'Axe I ou II, etc., ou le diagnostique porté sur l'Axe I ... 1, record 10, French, - Axe
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-07-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- axis
1, record 11, English, axis
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- axial lobe 1, record 11, English, axial%20lobe
correct
- rhachis 1, record 11, English, rhachis
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The central segment [of a Trilobite], running from a point at or near the anterior margin to the posterior extremity ... 1, record 11, English, - axis
Record 11, Key term(s)
- rachis
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- rachis
1, record 11, French, rachis
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] partie axiale [...] d'un segment [...] d'abdomen [de Trilobite]. 1, record 11, French, - rachis
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1990-04-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- System Names
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Automated Exploration Information System 1, record 12, English, Automated%20Exploration%20Information%20System
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Base de données informatisée sur les activités d'exploration 1, record 12, French, Base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20informatis%C3%A9e%20sur%20les%20activit%C3%A9s%20d%27exploration
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secteur de la politique minérale, Énergie, Mines et Ressources Canada. 1, record 12, French, - Base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20informatis%C3%A9e%20sur%20les%20activit%C3%A9s%20d%27exploration
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1987-09-24
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- axis
1, record 13, English, axis
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The central structure of spiral shell. 2, record 13, English, - axis
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- axe
1, record 13, French, axe
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chez les Gastropodes, l'axe est la ligne passant par l'apex et la partie antérieure de l'ouverture. 1, record 13, French, - axe
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1980-11-12
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 14, Main entry term, English
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A portion of a plant from which a series of organs arises radially, as the axis of an inflorescence. (Compare rachis). 1, record 14, English, - axis
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- axe
1, record 14, French, axe
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1977-08-26
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- axis
1, record 15, English, axis
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The body [of an arthropleurid] is elongate and of almost uniform width but tapers anteriorly and posteriorly ... It is longitudinally trilobed dorsally, forming a median "axis" with lateral "paratergal folds." 1, record 15, English, - axis
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- axe
1, record 15, French, axe
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les segments du corps d'un Arthropleuridé] sont divisés longitudinalement par deux sillons dorsaux en trois régions : la partie centrale rectangulaire forme l'«axe» du segment [...] 1, record 15, French, - axe
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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