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OBSTACLE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-08-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sociology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- barrier
1, record 1, English, barrier
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- obstacle 2, record 1, English, obstacle
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders the full and equal participation of a person or group of people in society. 3, record 1, English, - barrier
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- obstacle
1, record 1, French, obstacle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- barrière 2, record 1, French, barri%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Empêchement qui est de nature physique, structurelle, technologique, socioéconomique ou culturelle, ou qui est relatif à l'information, aux communications, aux comportements ou aux mentalités, et qui nuit à la participation pleine et égale d'une personne ou d'un groupe de personnes à la société. 2, record 1, French, - obstacle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- obstáculo
1, record 1, Spanish, obst%C3%A1culo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- impedimento 1, record 1, Spanish, impedimento
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- obstacle
1, record 2, English, obstacle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hurdle 2, record 2, English, hurdle
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Refers to the objects to overcome in steeple chase. 3, record 2, English, - obstacle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- obstacle
1, record 2, French, obstacle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- barrière 1, record 2, French, barri%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désigne les difficultés rencontrées par les athlètes au steeplechase. 2, record 2, French, - obstacle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- obstáculo
1, record 2, Spanish, obst%C3%A1culo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-03-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Safety
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- obstruction
1, record 3, English, obstruction
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- obstacle 2, record 3, English, obstacle
correct, standardized, officially approved
- OBST 2, record 3, English, OBST
correct, standardized, officially approved
- OBST 2, record 3, English, OBST
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All fixed (whether temporary or permanent) and mobile objects, or parts thereof, that are located on an area intended for the surface movement of aircraft or that extend above a defined surface intended to protect aircraft in flight. 3, record 3, English, - obstruction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
obstacle; OBST: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 3, English, - obstruction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
obstruction: term standardized by NATO. 4, record 3, English, - obstruction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
obstruction; obstacle; OBST: terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 3, English, - obstruction
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- obstacle
1, record 3, French, obstacle
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- OBST 2, record 3, French, OBST
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout ou partie d’un objet fixe (temporaire ou permanent) ou mobile qui est situé sur une aire destinée à la circulation des aéronefs à la surface ou qui fait saillie au-dessus d’une surface définie destinée à protéger les aéronefs en vol. 3, record 3, French, - obstacle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
obstacle : terme normalisé par l'OTAN. 4, record 3, French, - obstacle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
obstacle : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 3, French, - obstacle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
obstacle; OBST : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 6, record 3, French, - obstacle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Seguridad (Transporte aéreo)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- obstáculo
1, record 3, Spanish, obst%C3%A1culo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- OBST 1, record 3, Spanish, OBST
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Todo objeto fijo (tanto de carácter temporal como permanente) o móvil, o parte del mismo, que esté situado en un área destinada al movimiento de las aeronaves en tierra o que sobresalga de una superficie definida destinada a proteger a las aeronaves en vuelo. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 3, Spanish, - obst%C3%A1culo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
obstáculo; OBST: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - obst%C3%A1culo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- obstacle
1, record 4, English, obstacle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Obstacles include stone walls, post and rail fences, Aiken fences (rail fences with brush piled in front of the takeoff side), chicken coops (triangular obstacles made of boards), thorn hedges, double oxers (brush jumps with a rail on either side), hogbacks (high single rail with a lower one on each side), pens (4-sided railed enclosures), and water hazards. 2, record 4, English, - obstacle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- obstacle
1, record 4, French, obstacle
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif ou aménagement spéciaux que l'on fait franchir au cheval tels que mur, butte, rivière. 2, record 4, French, - obstacle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-08-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- obstacle
1, record 5, English, obstacle
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- obs 2, record 5, English, obs
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A natural or man-made restriction to movement which will impose delay and which will normally require specific equipment or munitions to overcome. 3, record 5, English, - obstacle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
obstacle: term and definition officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 3, record 5, English, - obstacle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
obstacle; obs: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 5, English, - obstacle
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- obstacle
1, record 5, French, obstacle
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- obs 2, record 5, French, obs
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Entrave naturelle ou artificielle au mouvement qui a pour effet de retarder les opérations et qui nécessite généralement le recours à des équipements particuliers ou à des munitions particulières pour s'en affranchir. 3, record 5, French, - obstacle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
obstacle : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du Génie. 4, record 5, French, - obstacle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
obstacle; obs : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 5, French, - obstacle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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