TERMIUM Plus®

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

LONGITUDINAL TAPER [1 record]

Record 1 2015-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
DEF

The gradual change in hull shape along the length of the ship, from being wide in the bow region to narrow at the stern.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
DEF

Variation progressive de la forme de la coque sur la longueur d'un navire, de la partie large de l'avant à la partie étroite de l'arrière.

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

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: