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MATELOT [6 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- seaman
1, record 1, English, seaman
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- seawoman 1, record 1, English, seawoman
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- matelot
1, record 1, French, matelot
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-12-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Water Transport
- Ship's Organization (Military)
- Maritime Law
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- seaman
1, record 2, English, seaman
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mariner 2, record 2, English, mariner
correct, see observation
- sailor 3, record 2, English, sailor
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One who navigates or helps to navigate or run a ship. 4, record 2, English, - seaman
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "seaman" "mariner" and "sailor" are used interchangeably in general contexts although the term "mariner" is often restricted to legal documents. 5, record 2, English, - seaman
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Transport par eau
- Organisation du navire (Militaire)
- Droit maritime
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- marin
1, record 2, French, marin
correct, masculine and feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- matelot 2, record 2, French, matelot
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme matelot s'emploie aussi pour désigner le grade ou la fonction du soldat de la marine militaire. 3, record 2, French, - marin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
marin : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 2, French, - marin
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Transporte por agua
- Organización del buque (Militar)
- Derecho marítimo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- marinero
1, record 2, Spanish, marinero
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-11-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- widow maker
1, record 3, English, widow%20maker
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- widow-maker 2, record 3, English, widow%2Dmaker
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dead limb in the crown of a tree that poses a hazard to the feller. 3, record 3, English, - widow%20maker
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It may still be attached to the tree or it may be severed and caught on the other branches. 1, record 3, English, - widow%20maker
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- matelot
1, record 3, French, matelot
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- faiseur de veuve 1, record 3, French, faiseur%20de%20veuve
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grosse branche morte restée accrochée dans la cime d'un arbre et qui représente un risque prononcé pour l'abatteur. 2, record 3, French, - matelot
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le matelot ou faiseur de veuve peut être encore rattaché à l'arbre ou être coincé dans les branches environnantes. 2, record 3, French, - matelot
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-08-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Naval Forces
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- seaman
1, record 4, English, seaman
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An enlisted man ranking below a petty officer in the navy. 2, record 4, English, - seaman
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Forces navales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- matelot
1, record 4, French, matelot
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matelot : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 2, record 4, French, - matelot
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Fuerzas navales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- marinero
1, record 4, Spanish, marinero
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-08-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- seaman
1, record 5, English, seaman
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- seawoman 1, record 5, English, seawoman
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 7433 - Deck Crew - Water Transport. 2, record 5, English, - seaman
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- matelot
1, record 5, French, matelot
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 7433 - Équipage de pont - Transport par voies navigables. 2, record 5, French, - matelot
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- marinero
1, record 5, Spanish, marinero
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-08-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Naval Forces
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- rating
1, record 6, English, rating
correct, specific
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An enlisted man in the Navy, so-called because seamen below officer rank were granted a rate by the ship's captain according to qualification level and seniority. 1, record 6, English, - rating
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ratings include all seaman ranks from Ordinary Seaman to Chief Petty Officer. It is not an official term. As used in the Canadian Navy, it is synonymous with non-commissioned member. 1, record 6, English, - rating
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Forces navales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- matelot
1, record 6, French, matelot
correct, see observation, masculine noun, generic
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A noter qu'il n'y a pas d'équivalent précis pour le terme anglais «rating». Tel que ce terme est utilisé dans le contexte de la marine canadienne, le plus souvent il convient de traduire simplement par matelot, ou par membre d'équipage. Dans la Marine nationale française, la notion de «rating» engloberait les officiers mariniers, les quartiers-maîtres et les marins. 1, record 6, French, - matelot
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Fuerzas navales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- marinero
1, record 6, Spanish, marinero
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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