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SHUNTING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-06-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport Operations
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- switching
1, record 1, English, switching
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- shunting 2, record 1, English, shunting
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The movement of cars from one point to another within the limits of an individual plant, industrial area, or a rail yard. 3, record 1, English, - switching
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- manœuvre
1, record 1, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération de déplacement d'un véhicule ou d'une rame de véhicules à l'intérieur d'une gare ou d'une autre installation ferroviaire (dépôt, atelier, etc.). 2, record 1, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Demolition (Military)
- Electric Power Distribution
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- shunting
1, record 2, English, shunting
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The twisting of electric detonator wires or demolition cable ends together to close the circuit. 1, record 2, English, - shunting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Destruction (Militaire)
- Distribution électrique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- shuntage
1, record 2, French, shuntage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Torsion des extrémités des fils du détonateur électrique ou des fils de mise de feu afin de fermer le circuit. 1, record 2, French, - shuntage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
shuntage : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 2, record 2, French, - shuntage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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