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ABRI [19 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hangar
1, record 1, English, hangar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hangar: an item in the "Structures" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - hangar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hangar
1, record 1, French, hangar
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- abri 1, record 1, French, abri
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hangar; abri : objets de la classe «Constructions» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 1, French, - hangar
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Placement of Concrete
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- enclosure 1, record 2, English, enclosure
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- jobsite enclosure 1, record 2, English, jobsite%20enclosure
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
fig. 4. Heated concrete and enclosure (in background) are used to facilitate concreting during cold weather. 1, record 2, English, - enclosure
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mise en place du béton
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- abri
1, record 2, French, abri
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
pour les temps [...] rigoureux [...] il est indispensable de bétonner sous abri. On peut utiliser pour les petits ouvrages des structures gonflables [...] et, pour les grands, une charpente tubulaire [avec] panneaux de plastique. 1, record 2, French, - abri
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-12-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
- Protection of Life
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- shelter
1, record 3, English, shelter
correct, noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A place that serves as a shield or protection from danger, contaminants or harmful environmental elements and that is used as a temporary accommodation for people affected by an incident. 2, record 3, English, - shelter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
shelter: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 3, record 3, English, - shelter
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- abri
1, record 3, French, abri
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Endroit qui offre une protection contre un danger, des contaminants ou des éléments nocifs dans l'environnement et qui peut servir à héberger temporairement les personnes touchées par un incident. 2, record 3, French, - abri
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abri : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 3, record 3, French, - abri
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de emergencias
- Protección de las personas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cobijo
1, record 3, Spanish, cobijo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Refugio, lugar en el que alguien o algo está protegido de la intemperie u otras cosas. 1, record 3, Spanish, - cobijo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bench
1, record 4, English, bench
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- players' bench 2, record 4, English, players%27%20bench
correct
- team's bench 2, record 4, English, team%27s%20bench
correct
- dugout 3, record 4, English, dugout
correct, noun
- dug-out 4, record 4, English, dug%2Dout
noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A single bench or row of chairs on which baseball players and coaches of the same team sit when they are not playing in the field during a game. 5, record 4, English, - bench
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The "dugout" is the whole area, bench and shade included, though the term "bench" often refers to the whole area. 5, record 4, English, - bench
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Baseball et softball
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- banc des joueurs
1, record 4, French, banc%20des%20joueurs
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- abri des joueurs 2, record 4, French, abri%20des%20joueurs
correct, masculine noun
- abri 3, record 4, French, abri
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Endroit réservé aux membres en uniforme de chaque équipe (joueurs, substituts, entraîneurs, etc.) lorsqu'ils ne participent pas directement au jeu. 4, record 4, French, - banc%20des%20joueurs
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «abri des joueurs» comprend toute l'aire de repos (banc, remise pour l'équipement, pare-soleil, etc.), bien que «banc des joueurs», un des éléments, désigne, la plupart du temps, plus que le simple banc ou rangée de chaises sur lesquelles s'assoient les joueurs au cours d'une partie. 5, record 4, French, - banc%20des%20joueurs
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Béisbol y softball
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- abrigo de jugadores
1, record 4, Spanish, abrigo%20de%20jugadores
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-03-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Construction Engineering (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cover
1, record 5, English, cover
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Shelter or protection, either natural or artificial. 2, record 5, English, - cover
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cover: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 5, English, - cover
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génie construction (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- abri
1, record 5, French, abri
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protection naturelle ou artificielle. 2, record 5, French, - abri
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abri : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN et uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 5, French, - abri
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingeniería de construcción (Militar)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- cubierta
1, record 5, Spanish, cubierta
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Refugio o protección, tanto natural como artificial. 1, record 5, Spanish, - cubierta
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-03-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- shelter
1, record 6, English, shelter
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Facilities/equipment. 2, record 6, English, - shelter
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tir (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- abri
1, record 6, French, abri
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Installations/matériel. 1, record 6, French, - abri
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- abrigo
1, record 6, Spanish, abrigo
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-01-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pace
1, record 7, English, pace
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- shelter 2, record 7, English, shelter
correct, noun
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- abri
1, record 7, French, abri
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- abrigo
1, record 7, Spanish, abrigo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-10-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
- Cultural Practices (Agriculture)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- shelter
1, record 8, English, shelter
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structure affording protection from rain, wind, or sun. 2, record 8, English, - shelter
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
- Soin des cultures (Agriculture)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- abri
1, record 8, French, abri
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif utilisé en agriculture pour protéger les productions végétales contre les excès dommageables de certains éléments climatiques, généralement le vent et les températures minimales. 1, record 8, French, - abri
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit dans le premier cas des brise-vent, naturels ou artificiels, et dans le second des paillassons, des châssis, tunnels plastiques et serres; ces dernières techniques visent beaucoup plus à une amélioration du phytoclimat, favorisant la croissance et le développement des plantes qu'à leur protection contre les gelées. 1, record 8, French, - abri
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las plantas
- Cuidado de los cultivos (Agricultura)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- abrigo
1, record 8, Spanish, abrigo
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-09-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Armour
- Construction Engineering (Military)
- Protection of Life
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- dug-out
1, record 9, English, dug%2Dout
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- dugout 2, record 9, English, dugout
correct
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
- Génie construction (Militaire)
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- abri
1, record 9, French, abri
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- casemate 2, record 9, French, casemate
feminine noun
- abri enterré 3, record 9, French, abri%20enterr%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-08-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
- Accommodation (Military)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- shelter
1, record 10, English, shelter
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structure which provides protection from weapon effects to troops, matériel, vehicles or aircraft, but does not allow engagement of the enemy. 2, record 10, English, - shelter
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
- Logement (Militaire)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- abri
1, record 10, French, abri
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Structure servant à protéger les troupes, le matériel, les véhicules ou les aéronefs contre les effets des armes, mais ne permettant pas de tirer sur l'ennemi. 2, record 10, French, - abri
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abri : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 10, French, - abri
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-08-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- warming hut
1, record 11, English, warming%20hut
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- warming shelter 1, record 11, English, warming%20shelter
correct
- shelter 1, record 11, English, shelter
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inexpensive structure which is designed to afford protection against inclement weather, and which usually contains a woodstove, table, benches and sometimes informative displays on park heritage. 1, record 11, English, - warming%20hut
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms used by Parks Canada. 2, record 11, English, - warming%20hut
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- abri
1, record 11, French, abri
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Installation peu coûteuse permettant aux visiteurs de se protéger contre les intempéries et contenant habituellement un poêle à bois, une table, des bancs et parfois des panneaux d'information sur le patrimoine du parc. 2, record 11, French, - abri
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 3, record 11, French, - abri
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - external organization data 1994-11-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Mining Operations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- refuge station
1, record 12, English, refuge%20station
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the location of permanent underground shops, fuel storage depots, hoist rooms, lunch rooms, refuge stations, compressors, battery charging stations and explosive storage facilities .... 1, record 12, English, - refuge%20station
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- abri
1, record 12, French, abri
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'emplacement des installations souterraines permanentes suivantes : ateliers, réservoirs de carburant, salles de treuils, salles de repas, abris, compresseurs, postes de recharge de batteries et magasins d'explosifs [...] 1, record 12, French, - abri
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-02-20
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting Services
Record 13, Main entry term, English
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fire truck. 1, record 13, English, - canopy
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Service d'incendie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- abri
1, record 13, French, abri
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
espace couvert et fermé sur les côtés, aménagé pour le personnel derrière la cabine de certains véhicules d'incendie. 1, record 13, French, - abri
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1992-05-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- shelter
1, record 14, English, shelter
correct, noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the garden was in effect a complex of linked, related, but distinct sensations, seats and shelters were situated at chosen spots so that the pleasures that had been meticulously prepared for could be quietly savoured. Kiosks and pavilions were built at places where the dawn could best be watched or where the moonlight shone on the water or where autumn foliage was seen to advantage or where the wind made music in the bamboos. 1, record 14, English, - shelter
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- abri de jardin
1, record 14, French, abri%20de%20jardin
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- abri 2, record 14, French, abri
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) une construction légère, qui peut servir d'abri, de coin de repos, de belvédère donnant la vue sur le paysage environnant, se justifie pleinement dans une grande propriété. (...) il y a lieu de songer (...) aux éléments plus utilitaires destinés à abriter pour la durée d'une averse les jeux des enfants, ou bien encore à protéger des ardeurs du soleil les spectateurs d'une partie de tennis, tandis que l'édicule rend de grands services pour ranger les meubles de plein air ou les outils de jardinage. Ce genre d'abri ne nécessite pas une solidité à toute épreuve. 2, record 14, French, - abri%20de%20jardin
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1992-01-01
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- apart from 1, record 15, English, apart%20from
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- à l'abri de
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- à l'écart de 2, record 15, French, %C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9cart%20de
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1992-01-01
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Special-Language Phraseology
- Air Transport
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- away from 1, record 16, English, away%20from
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
- Transport aérien
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- à l'abri de 1, record 16, French, %C3%A0%20l%27abri%20de
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- à l'écart de 1, record 16, French, %C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9cart%20de
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- control shed 1, record 17, English, control%20shed
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- hangar de protection 1, record 17, French, hangar%20de%20protection
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- hangar de commande 1, record 17, French, hangar%20de%20commande
- abri 1, record 17, French, abri
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- open fronted cabinet 1, record 18, English, open%20fronted%20cabinet
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record 18, Key term(s)
- open-fronted cabinet
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- abri
1, record 18, French, abri
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit d'une tablette avec toit où on range le boyau du distributeur (dispenser). 1, record 18, French, - abri
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- freedom from 1, record 19, English, freedom%20from
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- à l'abri de 1, record 19, French, %C3%A0%20l%27abri%20de
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(la crainte) D.M. 2 l/74 1, record 19, French, - %C3%A0%20l%27abri%20de
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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