TERMIUM Plus®

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

cut-and-cover tunnel [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2016-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
CONT

To build a cut-and-cover tunnel, workers dig a deep trench, or ditch, into the soil or rocky ground. They then cover the top of the trench with a brick, stone, or concrete roof.

OBS

cut-and-cover tunnel: term proposed by the World Road Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
CONT

Pour un tunnel en tranchée couverte, la structure générale inclut des éléments de soutien comme les murs latéraux et les couvertures.

OBS

tunnel en tranchée couverte : terme proposé par l'Association mondiale de la route.

Spanish

Save record 1

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: