TERMIUM Plus®

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

SPLAY KNOT [2 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2017-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Xylology (The Study of Wood)
  • Wood Sawing
DEF

A knot as revealed in a section cut roughly [parallel] to its long axis, i.e. elongated in shape, and extending to the edge of the timber piece.

OBS

splay knot: term used in the Commonwealth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Xylologie (Étude des bois)
  • Sciage du bois
DEF

Nœuds coupés de telle manière que le rapport du plus grand au plus petit diamètre soit supérieur à 4.

Spanish

Save record 1

Record 2 2017-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Wood

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de bois

Spanish

Save record 2

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: