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LIGHTENING [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lightening
1, record 1, English, lightening
proposal
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- allégement
1, record 1, French, all%C3%A9gement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- allègement 2, record 1, French, all%C3%A8gement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diminution de la charge supportée par l'écorce terrestre notamment par suite de l'érosion, de la destruction d'un relief. 1, record 1, French, - all%C3%A9gement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
allègement : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 1, French, - all%C3%A9gement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Genitourinary Tract
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lightening
1, record 2, English, lightening
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sensation of decreased abdominal distention produced by the descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity, usually occurring from two to three weeks before labor begins. 1, record 2, English, - lightening
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareil génito-urinaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- allégement
1, record 2, French, all%C3%A9gement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- allègement 1, record 2, French, all%C3%A8gement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
allègement : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 2, French, - all%C3%A9gement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-05-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- River and Sea Navigation
- Law of the Sea
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lightening
1, record 3, English, lightening
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Should steamer be ordered to discharge at a place where there is not sufficient water to enter the first tide after arrival, without lightening, and be always afloat, ... any lighterage incurred to enable her to reach the place of discharge is to be at the expense and risk of the receivers of the cargo ... 1, record 3, English, - lightening
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Droit de la mer
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- allègement
1, record 3, French, all%C3%A8gement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- allégement 2, record 3, French, all%C3%A9gement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La clause a pour objet d'autoriser le capitaine, qui ne peut en sécurité gagner le port désigné, à se rendre au port le plus proche et là, décharger la marchandise ou, du moins, s'alléger; si la clause a pu opérer [...] il pourra faire payer à l'affréteur les frais d'allèges ou des surestaries ou, au contraire, se verra condamné à payer lui-même l'allègement et refusé toute indemnité de surestaries. 3, record 3, French, - all%C3%A8gement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alléger : Débarquer sur allèges une partie du chargement d'un navire, pour lui permettre de passer sur une barre ou pour faciliter son déséchouement. 4, record 3, French, - all%C3%A8gement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
allègement : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 5, record 3, French, - all%C3%A8gement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-05-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Exhibitions (Arts and Culture)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lightening
1, record 4, English, lightening
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lightening of display. 1, record 4, English, - lightening
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Expositions (Arts et Culture)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- allégement
1, record 4, French, all%C3%A9gement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- allègement 2, record 4, French, all%C3%A8gement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Allégement de la présentation. 1, record 4, French, - all%C3%A9gement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
allègement : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 4, French, - all%C3%A9gement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-05-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cargo (Water Transport)
- Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
- Ports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lightening
1, record 5, English, lightening
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The operation (normally carried out at anchor) of transferring crude oil cargo from a large tanker to a smaller tanker, so reducing the draught of the larger tanker to enable it to enter port. 1, record 5, English, - lightening
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lightening: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 5, English, - lightening
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
- Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Ports
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- allégement
1, record 5, French, all%C3%A9gement
correct, see observation, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- allègement 2, record 5, French, all%C3%A8gement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transfert d'une partie de la cargaison de pétrole brut (qui s'effectue normalement au mouillage) entre un gros pétrolier et un pétrolier plus petit. 1, record 5, French, - all%C3%A9gement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce transfert est destiné à réduire le tirant d'eau du gros pétrolier pour lui permettre d'entrer dans un port. 1, record 5, French, - all%C3%A9gement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
allègement : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 5, French, - all%C3%A9gement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
allégement : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 5, French, - all%C3%A9gement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cargamento (Transporte por agua)
- Transporte de petróleo y gas natural
- Puertos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- aligeramiento
1, record 5, Spanish, aligeramiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Operación (normalmente realizada fuera de puerto) de transferir petróleo crudo desde un petrolero de grandes dimensiones a otro más pequeño, con el fin de reducir el calado del petrolero mayor para permitirle entrar en puerto. 1, record 5, Spanish, - aligeramiento
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