TERMIUM Plus®

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

DRIVE CAP [2 records]

Record 1 2011-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Deep Foundations
  • Civil Engineering
DEF

A metal cap which temporarily covers and protects the head of a precast pile while it is being driven into the ground by a pile driver.

DEF

[A] block of hardwood or other suitable material, placed on top of a concrete or timber pile to cushion the blows from a pile-driving hammer.

Key term(s)
  • capping

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fondations profondes
  • Génie civil
DEF

Dispositif de protection intercalé entre la tête d'un pieu ou d'une palplanche et la masse (mouton) qui les frappe pour les enfoncer.

Spanish

Save record 1

Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien
OBS

roues

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

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: