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curb [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Facilities and Venues
- Track and Field
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- curb
1, record 1, English, curb
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- track border 2, record 1, English, track%20border
correct
- kerb 3, record 1, English, kerb
correct, noun, Great Britain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Raised border on the inner edge of the running track, made of cement, wood or other suitable material 5 centimetres (2 in) in height, and not more than 5 centimetres (2 in) in width. 4, record 1, English, - curb
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Installations et sites (Sports)
- Athlétisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- corde
1, record 1, French, corde
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- lice 2, record 1, French, lice
correct, feminine noun
- bord de la piste 3, record 1, French, bord%20de%20la%20piste
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bordure marquant la limite intérieure d'une piste d'athlétisme. 4, record 1, French, - corde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le bord intérieur de la piste est garni d'une bordure de ciment, de bois ou autre matériau approprié mesurant 5 cm de hauteur et 5 cm au plus de largeur. 5, record 1, French, - corde
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones y sedes deportivas
- Atletismo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuerda
1, record 1, Spanish, cuerda
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- borde de la pista 2, record 1, Spanish, borde%20de%20la%20pista
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Parte] interior de una pista de carreras. 3, record 1, Spanish, - cuerda
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- curb
1, record 2, English, curb
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wall of wood or masonry built above the level of the roof, surrounding a roof opening such as for installation of roof fans or other equipment, and at expansion joints in the roof deck. 2, record 2, English, - curb
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Joints always constitute weak links in an assembly. Therefore it is good practice to locate them on top of a curb. The curb is built directly on the roof deck and is anchored to it. Along an expansion joint, the curb consists of two separate frames, one on each side of the expansion joint, with a gap for movement in between. On each side of the curb, the roofing membrane is turned up the cant, where it is lapped by a separate base flashing membrane, which extends to the top of the curb. 3, record 2, English, - curb
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- costière
1, record 2, French, costi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- côtière 2, record 2, French, c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite saillie de bois ou de maçonnerie construite au-dessus du niveau de la couverture et entourant un orifice destiné à accommoder un accident de couverture (aérateur de toit ou autre). 3, record 2, French, - costi%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les joints de dilatation du support de couverture en sont aussi pourvus. 3, record 2, French, - costi%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-06-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- curb
1, record 3, English, curb
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- kerb 2, record 3, English, kerb
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chasse-roue
1, record 3, French, chasse%2Droue
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chasse-roues 2, record 3, French, chasse%2Droues
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chasse-roues : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie (ponts). 1, record 3, French, - chasse%2Droue
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-10-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Construction Works (Railroads)
- Railroad Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ouvrages d'art (Voies ferrées)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- garde-ballast
1, record 4, French, garde%2Dballast
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Muret en acier, en béton ou, moins souvent, en bois, dont la fonction est de contenir le ballast (au niveau de l'épaulement de la voie) sur les ponts ferroviaires. 1, record 4, French, - garde%2Dballast
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Equivalent formé à partir de : Pièce de pont servant de murette garde-ballast. (INTE déc. 1984, no 23,99). 1, record 4, French, - garde%2Dballast
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Animal Housing Facilities
- Cattle Raising
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- curb
1, record 5, English, curb
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Both the height of the neck rail and its distance from the curb affect standing behavior; more restrictive neck-rail placements (lower and closer to the rear of the stall) prevent cows from standing fully in the stall. 2, record 5, English, - curb
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are generally two types of curbs: the manger curb and the rear curb. 3, record 5, English, - curb
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Logement des animaux d'élevage
- Élevage des bovins
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- muret
1, record 5, French, muret
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si les vaches ont suffisamment d’espace pour se déplacer librement et qu’il y a un muret assez élevé, elles se lèveront naturellement et sans encombre. 2, record 5, French, - muret
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue le muret avant du muret arrière. 3, record 5, French, - muret
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-04-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Roads
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- curb
1, record 6, English, curb
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- kerb 2, record 6, English, kerb
correct, Great Britain
- kerb-side 3, record 6, English, kerb%2Dside
correct, Great Britain
- road kerb 4, record 6, English, road%20kerb
correct, standardized
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A border, usually upstanding, of stone, concrete or other material at the edge of a pavement. 4, record 6, English, - curb
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
kerb; curb: terms proposed by the World Road Association. 5, record 6, English, - curb
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Voies de circulation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bordure de trottoir
1, record 6, French, bordure%20de%20trottoir
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- bordure 2, record 6, French, bordure
correct, feminine noun
- bordure de chaussée 3, record 6, French, bordure%20de%20chauss%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bande de pierre, de béton, ou autre matériau, généralement surélevée, constituant la bordure d'une chaussée. 4, record 6, French, - bordure%20de%20trottoir
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les trottoirs et bordures peuvent être de deux types : ils sont liés (on dit alors qu'ils sont de type monolitique) ou ils sont séparés. Lorsqu'ils sont séparés, ils peuvent être contigus ou séparés par une banquette. [...] L'utilité des bordures est de délimiter le bord de la chaussée, de confiner la circulation à la chaussée, de retenir la terre des banquettes et d'acheminer l'eau de ruissellement vers les puisards. Les bordures ont généralement une hauteur de 150 mm au-dessus du caniveau mais cette hauteur peut varier de 125 à 200 mm. Les bordures étaient faites autrefois de granit, mais elles sont aujourd'hui de béton. Lorsqu'elles sont individuelles, les bordures sont coulées en sections d'une longueur de 2 m environ. [...] Lorsque les bordures sont intégrées au trottoir, elles sont coulées avec lui; [...] 5, record 6, French, - bordure%20de%20trottoir
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bordure : terme proposé par l'Association mondiale de la route. 3, record 6, French, - bordure%20de%20trottoir
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bordure de trottoir : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 6, record 6, French, - bordure%20de%20trottoir
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La bordure se confond au bord du trottoir seulement lorsqu'elle est intégrée à celui-ci. 7, record 6, French, - bordure%20de%20trottoir
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreteras
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cordón
1, record 6, Spanish, cord%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun, Latin America
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- bordillo 1, record 6, Spanish, bordillo
correct, masculine noun
- bordillo de la acera 2, record 6, Spanish, bordillo%20de%20la%20acera
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faja de sillares u otros materiales duros que limita una acera por el lado de la calzada [...] 1, record 6, Spanish, - cord%C3%B3n
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-05-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- curb bit
1, record 7, English, curb%20bit
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- curb 2, record 7, English, curb
noun
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] bit fitted with cheeks and a curb chain which lies in the chin groove. 3, record 7, English, - curb%20bit
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An English curb bit (Weymouth) with fixed cheeks or sliding cheeks. 4, record 7, English, - curb%20bit
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Operates on the leverage principle acting on the lower jaw. In a double bridle, the curb bit is used in conjunction with a bridoon, or snaffle bit. 3, record 7, English, - curb%20bit
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
A basic Western Curb Bit has a gently ported mouthpiece and shanks to which the reins attach ... In the English Curb Bit the port can also vary in severity. In general the shanks on English bits are shorter than on Western bits - four to five inches on an English bit as opposed to up to eight or nine inches on a Western one. 4, record 7, English, - curb%20bit
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Weymouth curb bit. 2, record 7, English, - curb%20bit
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mors de bride
1, record 7, French, mors%20de%20bride
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Mors qui] se compose d'un canon, plus ou moins épais, avec ou sans passage de langue, de deux branches, dont la longueur détermine la puissance du mors et d'une gourmette. 2, record 7, French, - mors%20de%20bride
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mors de bride. Il s'utilise combiné à un mors de filet, chaque mors ayant sa paire de rènes correspondante. 3, record 7, French, - mors%20de%20bride
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le mors de bride est constitué d'une barre de métal rigide appelée canon, reliée à deux branches dotées d'un anneau porte-rênes et d'une gourmette fixée à un crochet. La gourmette est une chaînette permettant de mieux maîtriser la bouche de l'animal. 4, record 7, French, - mors%20de%20bride
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- freno de palanca
1, record 7, Spanish, freno%20de%20palanca
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- freno de curva 1, record 7, Spanish, freno%20de%20curva
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7, Key term(s)
- bocado
- embocadura
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-04-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
- Horse Husbandry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- curb
1, record 8, English, curb
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Thickening of the plantar tarsal ligament in the hock of the horse. 1, record 8, English, - curb
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is obvious a few inches below the hock. 1, record 8, English, - curb
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- jarde
1, record 8, French, jarde
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation du ligament plantaire long du jarret au point d'attache avec l'os métatarsien principal et l'os rudimentaire externe. 1, record 8, French, - jarde
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades de los animales
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- corva
1, record 8, Spanish, corva
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- corvaza 1, record 8, Spanish, corvaza
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-03-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Translation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- curb
1, record 9, English, curb
verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- curtail 2, record 9, English, curtail
verb
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
to curtail abuses. 3, record 9, English, - curb
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- freiner 1, record 9, French, freiner
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- mettre un frein 2, record 9, French, mettre%20un%20frein
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mettre un frein aux abus. 2, record 9, French, - freiner
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Traducción
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- frenar
1, record 9, Spanish, frenar
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- restringir 1, record 9, Spanish, restringir
correct
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-08-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Stock Exchange
- Investment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- American Stock Exchange
1, record 10, English, American%20Stock%20Exchange
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- AMEX 2, record 10, English, AMEX
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- New York Curb Exchange 3, record 10, English, New%20York%20Curb%20Exchange
former designation, correct, United States
- Curb 4, record 10, English, Curb
former designation, correct, United States
- New York Curb Market 5, record 10, English, New%20York%20Curb%20Market
former designation, correct, United States
- New York Curb Market Association 5, record 10, English, New%20York%20Curb%20Market%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- New York Curb Agency 5, record 10, English, New%20York%20Curb%20Agency
former designation, correct, United States
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Located in New York City, the American Stock Exchange is the second largest of the securities exchanges in the United States. Prior to 1921, the exchange was known as the New York Curb Exchange - hence its popular name as the Curb. Both ASE and AMEX are commonly used as abbreviations for the American Stock Exchange. Listed stocks, bonds, and options are traded on the AMEX. 4, record 10, English, - American%20Stock%20Exchange
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Bourse
- Investissements et placements
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- American Stock Exchange
1, record 10, French, American%20Stock%20Exchange
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- AMEX 2, record 10, French, AMEX
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- New York Curb Exchange 3, record 10, French, New%20York%20Curb%20Exchange
former designation, correct, masculine noun, United States
- Curb 4, record 10, French, Curb
former designation, correct, masculine noun, United States
- New York Curb Market 5, record 10, French, New%20York%20Curb%20Market
former designation, correct, United States
- New York Curb Market Association 5, record 10, French, New%20York%20Curb%20Market%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- New York Curb Agency 5, record 10, French, New%20York%20Curb%20Agency
former designation, correct, United States
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-12-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- curb
1, record 11, English, curb
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Part of the medium girder bridge. 2, record 11, English, - curb
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cadre porteur
1, record 11, French, cadre%20porteur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-04-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Environmental Management
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Clean Up Rural Beaches Program
1, record 12, English, Clean%20Up%20Rural%20Beaches%20Program
correct, Ontario
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- CURB 2, record 12, English, CURB
correct, Ontario
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministry of Environment and Energy. 1, record 12, English, - Clean%20Up%20Rural%20Beaches%20Program
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Gestion environnementale
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Programme de dépollution des plages rurales
1, record 12, French, Programme%20de%20d%C3%A9pollution%20des%20plages%20rurales
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministère de l'Environnement et de l'Énergie. 1, record 12, French, - Programme%20de%20d%C3%A9pollution%20des%20plages%20rurales
Record 12, Key term(s)
- Plans de dépollution des plages rurales
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1986-06-04
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Civil Engineering
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- curb
1, record 13, English, curb
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Génie civil
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- muret
1, record 13, French, muret
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit mur construit autour de certains ouvrages de génie civil. 1, record 13, French, - muret
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1986-06-04
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Civil Engineering
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- curb
1, record 14, English, curb
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Génie civil
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- parapet
1, record 14, French, parapet
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mur d'appui le long d'une rive ou d'un quai, faisant office de garde-fou, et destiné à protéger cette rive ou ce quai contre les assauts de la mer. 1, record 14, French, - parapet
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Trade
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- curb on 1, record 15, English, curb%20on
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- rétention
1, record 15, French, r%C3%A9tention
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La rétention des achats qui restait latente au cours des dernières années, a pris fin. 1, record 15, French, - r%C3%A9tention
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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