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HELMET [9 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 2011-02-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- helmet 1, record 3, English, helmet
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The hood-shaped fused upper petals of some Scrophulariaceae. 1, record 3, English, - helmet
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- casque
1, record 3, French, casque
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-11-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
- Protection of Life
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- helmet
1, record 4, English, helmet
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- protective helmet 2, record 4, English, protective%20helmet
correct
- safety helmet 3, record 4, English, safety%20helmet
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - helmet
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - helmet
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
- Sécurité des personnes
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- casque
1, record 4, French, casque
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- casque protecteur 2, record 4, French, casque%20protecteur
correct, masculine noun
- casque de protection 3, record 4, French, casque%20de%20protection
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coiffure en métal, cuir, etc. pour protéger la tête. 4, record 4, French, - casque
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - casque
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vestimenta de protección
- Protección de las personas
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- casco
1, record 4, Spanish, casco
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- casco protector 2, record 4, Spanish, casco%20protector
correct, masculine noun
- protector de cabeza 3, record 4, Spanish, protector%20de%20cabeza
correct, masculine noun
- casco de protección 4, record 4, Spanish, casco%20de%20protecci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4, Key term(s)
- cascos
- casco del bateador
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-09-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
- Military Equipment
- Land Forces
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- helmet
1, record 5, English, helmet
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, 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 5, English, - helmet
Record number: 5, 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 5, English, - helmet
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
- Matériel militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- casque
1, record 5, French, casque
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - casque
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-11-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- helmet
1, record 6, English, helmet
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, 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 6, English, - helmet
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
helmet: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 6, English, - helmet
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Spacesuit helmet. 1, record 6, English, - helmet
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- casque
1, record 6, French, casque
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, 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 6, French, - casque
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
casque : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 6, French, - casque
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-05-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting Apparel
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- fire fighter's helmet
1, record 7, English, fire%20fighter%27s%20helmet
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- firefighter's helmet 2, record 7, English, firefighter%27s%20helmet
correct
- fireman's helmet 3, record 7, English, fireman%27s%20helmet
correct
- fire hat 4, record 7, English, fire%20hat
correct
- fire helmet 5, record 7, English, fire%20helmet
correct
- helmet 6, record 7, English, helmet
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protective headgear worn by fire fighters. 7, record 7, English, - fire%20fighter%27s%20helmet
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fire fighter's helmet: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 7, English, - fire%20fighter%27s%20helmet
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tenues d'intervention (incendie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- casque de sapeur-pompier
1, record 7, French, casque%20de%20sapeur%2Dpompier
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- casque de pompier 2, record 7, French, casque%20de%20pompier
correct, masculine noun
- casque de feu 3, record 7, French, casque%20de%20feu
correct, masculine noun
- casque antifeu 3, record 7, French, casque%20antifeu
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Casque de protection porté par les sapeurs-pompiers. 1, record 7, French, - casque%20de%20sapeur%2Dpompier
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
casque de sapeur-pompier : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 7, French, - casque%20de%20sapeur%2Dpompier
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ropa apropiada para la lucha contra incendios
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- casco de bombero
1, record 7, Spanish, casco%20de%20bombero
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-06-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Period Costumes (Museums and Heritage)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- helm
1, record 8, English, helm
correct, generic
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- helmet 2, record 8, English, helmet
correct, generic
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A covering or enclosing headpiece of ancient or medieval armor. 3, record 8, English, - helm
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The piece of armor which varied most in design was the helmet. This could be steel hat or chapel-de-fer; a salade, or bowl-type covering coming down to the mouth, with a slit at eye level for vision; a barbute, deeper and more cylindrical, resembling a classical Greek helmet a basinet, large and heavy, resting on the shoulders and having a movable visor in front of the face; or an armet, a small helmet completely enclosing the head, with a visor that could be raised to reveal the upper part of the face, and two hinged sidepieces enclosing the lower face and chin. 4, record 8, English, - helm
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... was worn by high and low and that in the 14th century the great cylindrical helm, the professional headpiece .... 5, record 8, English, - helm
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Costumes anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- heaume
1, record 8, French, heaume
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au Moyen-Âge, grand casque des hommes d'armes enveloppant toute la tête et le visage. 2, record 8, French, - heaume
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mais, au lieu de couvre-nuque, la plupart des heaumes de cette époque portent un long appendice flottant [...] 3, record 8, French, - heaume
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-02-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- The Helmet
1, record 9, English, The%20Helmet
correct, British Columbia
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Type of entity: (Peak-Pic) . 1, record 9, English, - The%20Helmet
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordinates : 5307 11908. 1, record 9, English, - The%20Helmet
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pic The Helmet
1, record 9, French, pic%20The%20Helmet
correct, see observation, British Columbia
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsqu'un générique explicatif est ajouté en français, la forme officielle du toponyme, dans ce cas-ci " The Helmet ", doit être identifiée en utilisant soit le caractère gras, le soulignement, ou l'italique. On peut aussi utiliser une paraphrase du type "le lac appelé Blue Heaven" ou "le mont dénommé Devils Thumb". 1, record 9, French, - pic%20The%20Helmet
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Équivalent établi par le Comité d'uniformisation de l'écriture des noms géographiques officiels du Canada. 1, record 9, French, - pic%20The%20Helmet
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
USAGE DE LA MAJUSCULE: Le générique prend la majuscule dans une liste, sur une carte, ou sur un panneau de signalisation. Le générique prend la minuscule dans les textes suivis en français. 1, record 9, French, - pic%20The%20Helmet
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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