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WIND SHIELD [3 records]

Record 1 2016-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

A sheet of shatter proof glass that extends across the front of the passenger compartment, providing good visibility and protection from the weather.

OBS

windshield; windscreen: terms standardized by ISO.

OBS

windshield: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

Key term(s)
  • wind screen
  • wind shield

French

Domaine(s)
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Paroi transparente à l'avant d'un véhicule pour protéger les occupants de l'air, du vent, des poussières.

OBS

pare-brise : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

OBS

pare-brise : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
DEF

Luna de vidrio de seguridad o de otra materia transparente, que se pone en la parte frontal de un vehículo para resguardar del viento a los viajeros sin impedir la visibilidad al conductor.

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Record 2 2008-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
DEF

Protective attachment around the funnel of a raingauge to eliminate the influence of wind eddies on the catch.

Key term(s)
  • rain gauge shield
  • rain gage shield

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
DEF

Dispositif protecteur placé autour de l'entonnoir d'un pluviomètre afin d'éliminer l'influence des bourrasques.

OBS

écran pluviométrique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
DEF

Dispositivo protector colocado alrededor del embudo de un pluviómetro para eliminar la influencia de los vórtices atmosféricos.

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Record 3 1990-06-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Parks and Botanical Gardens
DEF

A metal screen to prevent the wind from blowing on a flame.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parcs et jardins botaniques
DEF

Dispositif protégeant du vent.

Spanish

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