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COUSSIN [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
- cushion
1, record 1, English, cushion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cushion: an item in the "Household Accessories" class of the "Furnishings" category. 2, record 1, English, - cushion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coussin
1, record 1, French, coussin
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coussin : objet de la classe «Accessoires ménagers» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires». 2, record 1, French, - coussin
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Lace and Lacework (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pillow lace
1, record 2, English, pillow%20lace
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lace pillow 2, record 2, English, lace%20pillow
correct
- pillow 2, record 2, English, pillow
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pillow used for lace is smaller, you can carry it, and has a very specific shape. On the top part there is a wheel with some straws in it and it is placed on an horizontal axis turning vertically. 3, record 2, English, - pillow%20lace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A lace pillow is somewhere to pin a pattern on, stick pins into, and lie bobbins on. 1, record 2, English, - pillow%20lace
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dentelles, tulles et guipures (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coussin à dentelle
1, record 2, French, coussin%20%C3%A0%20dentelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- coussin 1, record 2, French, coussin
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le coussin à dentelle : c'est la base sur laquelle on fabrique la dentelle. Très lourd, rempli de sable ou de paille compacte, habituellement de forme cylindrique, il mesure environ 35 cm de long sur 17 cm de diamètre. 1, record 2, French, - coussin%20%C3%A0%20dentelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Dog and Cat Breeding
- Animal Anatomy
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pad
1, record 3, English, pad
noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- paw pad 2, record 3, English, paw%20pad
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the pad of the feet should be black with this colour extending up the back of the kind legs. 1, record 3, English, - pad
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chiens et chats
- Anatomie animale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coussinet 1, record 3, French, coussinet
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- coussin 1, record 3, French, coussin
- coussinet plantaire 2, record 3, French, coussinet%20plantaire
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
il nous faudrait parler des coussinets de chaque doigt, qui sont aussi sensibles à la chaleur (...) que l'est la plante de nos pieds. 1, record 3, French, - coussinet
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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
- bag
1, record 4, English, bag
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cushion 2, record 4, English, cushion
correct, noun
- sack 3, record 4, English, sack
correct, noun
- hassock 3, record 4, English, hassock
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A white canvas bag filled with stuffing and securely anchored with straps to metal stakes to mark the first, second and third base on a baseball or softball field. 4, record 4, English, - bag
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The home plate is a white triangular board anchored flush with the surrounding ground to allow slides to home base. 4, record 4, English, - bag
Record 4, Key term(s)
- base
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Baseball et softball
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coussin
1, record 4, French, coussin
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sac de toile rembourré qui indique l'emplacement de chacun des trois buts [sur un terrain de baseball ou de softball]. 2, record 4, French, - coussin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une plaque marque l'emplacement du marbre. 3, record 4, French, - coussin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «coussin» est souvent utilisé pour signifier l'un des premier, deuxième ou troisième buts. 3, record 4, French, - coussin
Record 4, Key term(s)
- but
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-08-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- base
1, record 5, English, base
correct, see observation, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- base plate 2, record 5, English, base%20plate
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of the four cushions or plate, the first base, the second base, the third base or home plate at the four angles of a baseball or softball diamond that a runner must successively reach safely in order to score a point. 3, record 5, English, - base
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually, "base" is restricted to the three bases but home plate is considered a base for scoring purposes. 3, record 5, English, - base
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The bases must be 90 feet apart with the pitcher's mound 60 feet 6 inches away from home plate. 4, record 5, English, - base
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Baseball et softball
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- but
1, record 5, French, but
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- coussin 2, record 5, French, coussin
see observation, masculine noun
- base 3, record 5, French, base
see observation, feminine noun, Europe
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désignation de chacun des premier, deuxième et troisième coussins et de la plaque au marbre qu'un frappeur-coureur doit successivement atteindre tout en étant sauf afin de marquer un point pour son équipe. 4, record 5, French, - but
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En ce sens, le marbre est assimilé aux buts. 5, record 5, French, - but
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «coussin» se dit aussi des premier, deuxième et troisième buts bien que le terme soit habituellement réservé pour désigner ce qui marque l'emplacement de ces trois buts. 4, record 5, French, - but
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les buts sont à 90 pieds l'un de l'autre et le monticule du lanceur est à 60 pieds 6 pouces du marbre. 6, record 5, French, - but
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Le terme «base», utilisé au féminin et prononcé à la française, a cours en Europe; il est considéré un anglicisme au Canada, qu'il soit prononcé à l'anglaise ou à la française. 4, record 5, French, - but
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Béisbol y softball
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- almohadilla de la base
1, record 5, Spanish, almohadilla%20de%20la%20base
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-04-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- chock
1, record 6, English, chock
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- block 2, record 6, English, block
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ... wedge placed under something to keep it from moving. 3, record 6, English, - chock
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the nose wheel chock cannot be removed because of jamming under the tire ... request tractor operator to apply slight pressure on tow bar in the appropriate direction to release pressure on chock. 4, record 6, English, - chock
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chock; block: terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 6, English, - chock
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Chock inserted, removed. 6, record 6, English, - chock
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cale
1, record 6, French, cale
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- bloc 2, record 6, French, bloc
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- coussin 3, record 6, French, coussin
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Coin] placé sous un objet pour le maintenir en place. 3, record 6, French, - cale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Remorquage [...] Fermer les portes de l'avion - Enlever les cales et desserrer le frein de parc [...] 4, record 6, French, - cale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cale : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 5, record 6, French, - cale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cale : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 6, record 6, French, - cale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cale; bloc : termes uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 7, record 6, French, - cale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Cale mise, enlevée. 8, record 6, French, - cale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- bloque
1, record 6, Spanish, bloque
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- calzo 1, record 6, Spanish, calzo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bloque; calzo: términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 6, Spanish, - bloque
Record 7 - external organization data 2005-08-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cushion 1, record 7, English, cushion
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The cover gas keeps a cushion above the moderator. 1, record 7, English, - cushion
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- coussin
1, record 7, French, coussin
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gaz de couverture agit comme un coussin au-dessus du modérateur. 1, record 7, French, - coussin
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-12-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- pillow
1, record 8, English, pillow
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When basalts erupt under water, they commonly form elongated "pillow." First, a flexible glassy crust forms around the newly extruded lava, forming an expanded pillow. Next, pressure builds until the crust breaks and new basalt extrudes like toothpaste, forming another pillow. 2, record 8, English, - pillow
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- coussin
1, record 8, French, coussin
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Basaltes en coussin. 1, record 8, French, - coussin
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-11-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Hospital Furniture
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- back cushion
1, record 9, English, back%20cushion
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ISO code: 18 09 33. 2, record 9, English, - back%20cushion
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier d'hôpital
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- coussin pour le dos
1, record 9, French, coussin%20pour%20le%20dos
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Code ISO : 18 09 33. 2, record 9, French, - coussin%20pour%20le%20dos
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-10-31
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- coussein 1, record 10, English, coussein
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- coussin
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- cousseine
1, record 10, French, cousseine
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuseina
1, record 10, Spanish, cuseina
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- cusina 1, record 10, Spanish, cusina
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-06-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Metallurgy - General
- Presses (Machinery)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- die cushion
1, record 11, English, die%20cushion
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A press accessory placed beneath or within a bolster plate or die block to provide an additional motion or pressure for stamping or forging operations; actuated by air, oil, rubber, springs, or a combination of these. 2, record 11, English, - die%20cushion
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Métallurgie générale
- Presses (Machines)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- coussin
1, record 11, French, coussin
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Key term(s)
- appareil de contre-pression
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-06-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Oil Drilling
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- cushion
1, record 12, English, cushion
correct, noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A column of water or drilling fluid placed inside drill pipe or tubing to prevent it from being crushed by the hydrostatic pressure of the fluid in the annulus of the wellbore. 2, record 12, English, - cushion
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Usually the pipe or tubing is full of fluid, but in certain operations it is necessary to run the pipe or tubing nearly empty to maintain less pressure inside the pipe than in the annulus. In such cases, a cushion may be needed to prevent collapse of the pipe. 2, record 12, English, - cushion
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- coussin
1, record 12, French, coussin
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-12-20
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Furniture Industries
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- half T cushion
1, record 13, English, half%20T%20cushion
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du meuble
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- coussin en L
1, record 13, French, coussin%20en%20L
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1998-11-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Radio Broadcasting
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- filler
1, record 14, English, filler
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Radiodiffusion
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- remplissage
1, record 14, French, remplissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- tampon 1, record 14, French, tampon
correct, masculine noun, familiar
- coussin 1, record 14, French, coussin
correct, masculine noun, familiar
- bouche-trou 1, record 14, French, bouche%2Dtrou
correct, masculine noun, familiar
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément d'information générale servant à combler les vides dans un journal télévisé. 2, record 14, French, - remplissage
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il ne faudrait pas dépasser deux remplissages par édition du Téléjournal. 3, record 14, French, - remplissage
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes, définition et exemple proposés par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada. 3, record 14, French, - remplissage
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1998-06-16
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Tire Manufacturing
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- cushion
1, record 15, English, cushion
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Layer of rubber between casing and protection ply. Layer of rubber over, under and between belt plies. 1, record 15, English, - cushion
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication des pneumatiques
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- pied
1, record 15, French, pied
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- coussin 1, record 15, French, coussin
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche de gomme située soit entre la carcasse et la nappe sommet de protection, soit entre les nappes sommet. 1, record 15, French, - pied
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les données que l'on retrouve sur cette fiche sont utilisées dans une entreprise française de fabrication de pneumatiques. 1, record 15, French, - pied
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1992-01-28
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
Record 16, Main entry term, English
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mineral wool batt insulation. 1, record 16, English, - batt
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- coussin
1, record 16, French, coussin
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Laine isolante en coussins. 1, record 16, French, - coussin
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1988-05-12
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Keyboard Instruments
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- key cloth 1, record 17, English, key%20cloth
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à clavier
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- coussin
1, record 17, French, coussin
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- garniture de touches blanches 1, record 17, French, garniture%20de%20touches%20blanches
feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
de noix. 1, record 17, French, - coussin
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1986-01-24
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- rubber insulation ply 1, record 18, English, rubber%20insulation%20ply
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- coussin
1, record 18, French, coussin
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- cushion top 1, record 19, English, cushion%20top
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- housse
1, record 19, French, housse
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- coussin 1, record 19, French, coussin
masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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