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SELLETTE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Tools and Equipment
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- saddle
1, record 1, English, saddle
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A steel or concrete structure used for supporting a pipe or penstock laid above the surface of the ground. 2, record 1, English, - saddle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
saddle: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 1, English, - saddle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage et outils de plomberie
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sellette
1, record 1, French, sellette
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Collier de métal ou de béton destiné à supporter un tuyau de branchement. 2, record 1, French, - sellette
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sellette : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - sellette
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-05-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- harness
1, record 2, English, harness
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A suspension system that supports a pilot and attaches him to a glider. 2, record 2, English, - harness
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Paraglider harnesses must allow the pilot to descend under reserve parachute in a head up foot down position. 3, record 2, English, - harness
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sellette
1, record 2, French, sellette
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- harnais 2, record 2, French, harnais
correct, see observation, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La sellette permet à la fois d'être en position redressée (pour assurer la course au décollage et la reprise de contact avec le sol à l'atterrissage) et position assise (lors du vol). 3, record 2, French, - sellette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les cinq types de sellettes: classique, points bas, pilotage, ABS, croisillonnée. 4, record 2, French, - sellette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «sellette» a progressivement remplacé le terme «harnais» vu le confort procuré au pilote dans la plupart des sellettes actuelles (on s'y endormirait presque si les turbulences n'étaient pas là pour nous rappeler à l'ordre). 3, record 2, French, - sellette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-09-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- saddle
1, record 3, English, saddle
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- harness saddle 2, record 3, English, harness%20saddle
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Harness racing. 3, record 3, English, - saddle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- selle
1, record 3, French, selle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- sellette 2, record 3, French, sellette
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Courses attelées. 3, record 3, French, - selle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Objetos de colección (Museos y Patrimonio)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sillín
1, record 3, Spanish, sill%C3%ADn
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-09-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Trailers and Hauling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fifth wheel
1, record 4, English, fifth%20wheel
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Circular metal plate, secured to the chassis frame, which engages the semi-trailer kingpin and allows the semi-trailer to pivot. 2, record 4, English, - fifth%20wheel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A jaw-shaped coupling placed over the rear axle of a tractor to receive the king pin of a trailer and secure the latter to the tractor. 3, record 4, English, - fifth%20wheel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fift wheel: Term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd. 4, record 4, English, - fifth%20wheel
Record 4, Key term(s)
- fifthwheel
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Remorques et remorquage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sellette d'attelage
1, record 4, French, sellette%20d%27attelage
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- sellette 1, record 4, French, sellette
correct, feminine noun
- cinquième roue 1, record 4, French, cinqui%C3%A8me%20roue
avoid, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du dispositif d'attelage, solidaire du tracteur par l'intermédiaire d'un axe d'articulation perpendiculaire au plan longitudinal médian de celui-ci, destinée à recevoir la charge que la semi-remorque exerce sur le tracteur par le biais du pivot d'attelage et à transmettre les efforts de traction et de freinage. 1, record 4, French, - sellette%20d%27attelage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sellette d'attelage : Terme uniformisé par le Canadien Pacifique Ltée. 2, record 4, French, - sellette%20d%27attelage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Camiones con remolque y remolque
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- quinta rueda
1, record 4, Spanish, quinta%20rueda
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte del mecanismo de acoplamiento de remolques, unido sólidamente al tractor por un eje que se articula perpendicularmente al plano longitudinal medio del tractor y recibe la fuerza que ejerce el semiremolque en el tractor por medio del perno de acoplamiento, además de transmitir los esfuerzos de tracción y frenado. 2, record 4, Spanish, - quinta%20rueda
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-01-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- on the hot seat 1, record 5, English, on%20the%20hot%20seat
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- on the edge 2, record 5, English, on%20the%20edge
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Central bankers on the edge. 2, record 5, English, - on%20the%20hot%20seat
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sur le gril 1, record 5, French, sur%20le%20gril
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- sur la sellette 2, record 5, French, sur%20la%20sellette
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gouverneurs de banque centrale sur la sellette. 3, record 5, French, - sur%20le%20gril
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-02-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Jib-Type Hoisting Apparatus
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- boatswain's chair 1, record 6, English, boatswain%27s%20chair
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- bos'n chair 1, record 6, English, bos%27n%20chair
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de levage à bras
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sellette
1, record 6, French, sellette
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-11-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- mounting plate 1, record 7, English, mounting%20plate
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sellette
1, record 7, French, sellette
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-10-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Home Furniture
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- stand
1, record 8, English, stand
correct, noun, generic
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a base on which something may be placed for exhibit or use. 1, record 8, English, - stand
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier domestique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sellette
1, record 8, French, sellette
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Meuble léger et haut, de petite surface au sol, à quatre pieds, comportant un dessus et un étage inférieur sur lesquels on peut poser des objets divers. 1, record 8, French, - sellette
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-07-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
- Transport of Wood
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- slewing rim
1, record 9, English, slewing%20rim
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Note that, because of the flexibility of the steel cables and the slewing rim, the logs need not be loaded parallel or in the direction of travel of the vehicle (Kockums Ltd, Kockums Logma Clam Skidder). 1, record 9, English, - slewing%20rim
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
- Transport du bois
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sellette de débardage
1, record 9, French, sellette%20de%20d%C3%A9bardage
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- sellette 1, record 9, French, sellette
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plate-forme à rotation libre, montée sur la châssis de certaines machines de débardage et supportant une pince inversée. 1, record 9, French, - sellette%20de%20d%C3%A9bardage
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lors du transport d'arbres ou de troncs entiers, le gros bout des troncs est placé dans la sellette de débardage. 1, record 9, French, - sellette%20de%20d%C3%A9bardage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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