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CASQUE PROTECTEUR [3 records]

Record 1 2010-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protective Clothing
  • Protection of Life
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
DEF

A covering to protect the head, usually made of a thick or rigid material, such as metal, fibreglass, or leather.

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements de protection
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
DEF

Coiffure en métal, cuir, etc. pour protéger la tête.

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.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vestimenta de protección
  • Protección de las personas
  • Equipo y accesorios deportivos
Key term(s)
  • cascos
  • casco del bateador
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Record 2 2009-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protective Clothing
  • Protection of Life
  • Occupational Health and Safety
DEF

A shallow domed hat of steel or a similar material worn ... to protect the top of the head.

OBS

This type of hat is worn especially by construction workers, miners, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements de protection
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
DEF

Casque destiné essentiellement à protéger la partie supérieure de la tête du porteur contre un choc.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vestimenta de protección
  • Protección de las personas
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
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Record 3 1981-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

A vernacular term for a Protective Helmet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Un terme d'argot britannique pour désigner un casque protecteur.

Spanish

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