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CASQUE [12 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
- helmet
1, record 1, English, helmet
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
helmet: an item in the "Clothing" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - helmet
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- casque
1, record 1, French, casque
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
casque : objet de la classe «Vêtements» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 1, French, - casque
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
- Civil Engineering
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cushion head
1, record 2, English, cushion%20head
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cushion block 2, record 2, English, cushion%20block
correct
- pile helmet 3, record 2, English, pile%20helmet
correct
- piling helmet 4, record 2, English, piling%20helmet
correct
- pile cap 5, record 2, English, pile%20cap
correct
- driving cap 6, record 2, English, driving%20cap
correct
- driving helmet 3, record 2, English, driving%20helmet
correct
- helmet 7, record 2, English, helmet
correct, noun
- dolly 8, record 2, English, dolly
correct, noun
- percussion block 9, record 2, English, percussion%20block
- drive cap 9, record 2, English, drive%20cap
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal cap which temporarily covers and protects the head of a precast pile while it is being driven into the ground by a pile driver. 3, record 2, English, - cushion%20head
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
[A] block of hardwood or other suitable material, placed on top of a concrete or timber pile to cushion the blows from a pile-driving hammer. 10, record 2, English, - cushion%20head
Record 2, Key term(s)
- capping
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
- Génie civil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- casque de battage
1, record 2, French, casque%20de%20battage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- casque de percussion 2, record 2, French, casque%20de%20percussion
correct, masculine noun
- casque 3, record 2, French, casque
correct, masculine noun
- chapeau de battage 4, record 2, French, chapeau%20de%20battage
correct, masculine noun
- avant-pieu 5, record 2, French, avant%2Dpieu
correct, masculine noun
- casque de pieu 6, record 2, French, casque%20de%20pieu
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de protection intercalé entre la tête d'un pieu ou d'une palplanche et la masse (mouton) qui les frappe pour les enfoncer. 7, record 2, French, - casque%20de%20battage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Noise Pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ear-muffs 1, record 3, English, ear%2Dmuffs
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, Key term(s)
- ear-muff
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pollution par le bruit
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- casque
1, record 3, French, casque
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- casque serre-tête 1, record 3, French, casque%20serre%2Dt%C3%AAte
masculine noun
- serre-tête 1, record 3, French, serre%2Dt%C3%AAte
masculine noun
- serre-nuque 1, record 3, French, serre%2Dnuque
masculine noun
- serre-tête antibruit 1, record 3, French, serre%2Dt%C3%AAte%20antibruit
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif composé de coquilles habituellement dures qui coiffent les oreilles et sont reliées par un arceau souple. 1, record 3, French, - casque
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les casques garantissent une bonne isolation, un confort excellent parce qu'ils sont légers et que leur tenue en position est excellente. 1, record 3, French, - casque
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des serre-tête, des serre-têtes. 2, record 3, French, - casque
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
serre-têtes (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2006). 3, record 3, French, - casque
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-02-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- helmet 1, record 4, English, helmet
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The hood-shaped fused upper petals of some Scrophulariaceae. 1, record 4, English, - helmet
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- casque
1, record 4, French, casque
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-11-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
- Protection of Life
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- helmet
1, record 5, English, helmet
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- protective helmet 2, record 5, English, protective%20helmet
correct
- safety helmet 3, record 5, English, safety%20helmet
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A covering to protect the head, usually made of a thick or rigid material, such as metal, fibreglass, or leather. 4, record 5, English, - helmet
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... If adjustable, [the helmet] must properly cover the forehead, temple and base of the skull; [the] straps must be fastened ... and [it] must not move around on the head. 5, record 5, English, - helmet
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
- Sécurité des personnes
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- casque
1, record 5, French, casque
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- casque protecteur 2, record 5, French, casque%20protecteur
correct, masculine noun
- casque de protection 3, record 5, French, casque%20de%20protection
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coiffure en métal, cuir, etc. pour protéger la tête. 4, record 5, French, - casque
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Si le casque doit être ajusté,] il doit recouvrir le front, la tempe et le bas du crâne; la jugulaire doit être attachée; [...] et [il] doit rester bien en place sur la tête. 5, record 5, French, - casque
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vestimenta de protección
- Protección de las personas
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- casco
1, record 5, Spanish, casco
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- casco protector 2, record 5, Spanish, casco%20protector
correct, masculine noun
- protector de cabeza 3, record 5, Spanish, protector%20de%20cabeza
correct, masculine noun
- casco de protección 4, record 5, Spanish, casco%20de%20protecci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5, Key term(s)
- cascos
- casco del bateador
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-09-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
- Military Equipment
- Land Forces
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- helmet
1, record 6, English, helmet
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A protective headgear worn by military personnel in combat zones to prevent serious injuries to the head from shell and grenade fragments, bullets, and flying debris from a nearby explosion. 2, record 6, English, - helmet
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Such helmets can provide more protection than any steel for a given weight and so can be lighter and more comfortable to wear - they are also easier to mould to follow head contours, with that special complex shaping needed to protect the vulnerable and often exposed back of the neck. 3, record 6, English, - helmet
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
- Matériel militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- casque
1, record 6, French, casque
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A poids égal, ces casques protègent mieux qu'un casque en acier (à protection égale, il est plus léger donc plus confortable). Ils sont aussi plus faciles à mouler pour épouser les contours de la tête et protéger cette partie vulnérable qu'est la nuque. 1, record 6, French, - casque
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-11-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- helmet
1, record 7, English, helmet
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The helmet is a clear plastic pressure bubble that allows the crew member to see in the dark. It is fitted with a neck disconnect ring and ventilation distribution pad. A valve was built in to remove carbon dioxide and to act as a backup purge valve to use with the secondary oxygen pack. There is also an Extravehicular Visor Assembly that attaches to the helmet. It has a gold visor to allow the astronaut to work in the presence of the Sun. 2, record 7, English, - helmet
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
helmet: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 7, English, - helmet
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Spacesuit helmet. 1, record 7, English, - helmet
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- casque
1, record 7, French, casque
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le casque est une bulle pressurisée en plastique transparent permettant au membre de l'équipage de voir dans l'obscurité. Il est fixé au cou par un anneau et muni d'un système de distribution de la ventilation. Une valve assure l'élimination du gaz carbonique et peut servir de valve de purge de secours fonctionnant avec la réserve supplémentaire d'oxygène. Une visière extravéhiculaire est attachée au casque. Elle est munie d'une visière-écran recouverte d'or qui permet à l'astronaute de travailler en plein Soleil. 2, record 7, French, - casque
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
casque : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 7, French, - casque
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-09-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Orthodontics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- headcap
1, record 8, English, headcap
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That portion of an orthodontic headgear that rests on a portion of the occipital part of the cranium, thus directing the reaction force of the headgear force module to a site that is outside the oral cavity; the direction of the force on the maxillary molar is backward or backward and upward. 1, record 8, English, - headcap
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Orthodontie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- casque
1, record 8, French, casque
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coiffe et mentonnière, unies latéralement par des rubans élastiques, constituent la fronde; l'appareil est entièrement extra-buccal et permet de réduire les proglissements et prognathies mandibulaires. 1, record 8, French, - casque
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-12-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Underwater Diving (Sports)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- diving helmet 1, record 9, English, diving%20helmet
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- casque
1, record 9, French, casque
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de l'équipement du plongeur qui isole et protège la tête et lui assure dans l'eau de bonnes conditions de respiration, de vision et de communication. 1, record 9, French, - casque
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Buceo (Deportes)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- casco de buceo
1, record 9, Spanish, casco%20de%20buceo
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-03-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- helmet shell
1, record 10, English, helmet%20shell
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The large, massive helmet shells (Cassidae) are found in tropical waters around the world. They live in shallow water on sandy bottoms and feed mainly on sea urchins. The larger ones are used in making shell cameos. 2, record 10, English, - helmet%20shell
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bonnet
1, record 10, French, bonnet
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- casque 2, record 10, French, casque
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(mollusques) BT-22 3, record 10, French, - bonnet
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1988-09-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Police
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- hard hat
1, record 11, English, hard%20hat
adjective
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A hard hat formation. Means police troops deployed with riot equipment. 1, record 11, English, - hard%20hat
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Police
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- casqué
1, record 11, French, casqu%C3%A9
adjective, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se dit d'un élément en tenue anti-émeute. 1, record 11, French, - casqu%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- casque
1, record 12, French, casque
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Figure artificielle représentée généralement de profil, c'est-à-dire la visière du casque à dextre; quand le casque est posé de front, il est taré. On le désigne aussi sous le nom d'armet, de heaume. 1, record 12, French, - casque
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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