TERMIUM Plus®

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

STRUTTING [3 records]

Record 1 2004-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Supports and Reinforcement (Construction)
  • Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
CONT

Once you've cleared fallen debris -- or if a structure is liable to collapse further -- you should shore it up with timbers. Strutting is the same process applied to doors and windows.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étayage et consolidation (Construction)
  • Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
CONT

Après avoir enlevé les décombres -- ou si une structure menace de s'effondrer davantage -- il faut étayer la surface avec des madriers. Lorsqu'il s'agit de portes et de fenêtres, on parlera d'entretoisement.

Spanish

Save record 1

Record 2 1999-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Mining Operations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Exploitation minière

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
  • Explotación minera
Save record 2

Record 3 1991-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewers and Drainage
DEF

Elongating the vertical diameter of a pipe (culvert) with struts before backfilling. The pipe settles back towards a full round shape under the fill load.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Égouts et drainage

Spanish

Save record 3

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: