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SNIFFER DOG [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-01-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dog and Cat Breeding
- Risks and Threats (Security)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- detection dog
1, record 1, English, detection%20dog
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sniffer dog 2, record 1, English, sniffer%20dog
correct
- detector dog 3, record 1, English, detector%20dog
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dog that is specially trained to detect substances, people or objects using mainly its sense of smell. 4, record 1, English, - detection%20dog
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example, a detection dog can be used to find explosives, weapons, illicit drugs or flammable material. 4, record 1, English, - detection%20dog
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
detection dog: designation and definition standardized by the Aviation Terminology Standardization Committee. 5, record 1, English, - detection%20dog
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chiens et chats
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chien détecteur
1, record 1, French, chien%20d%C3%A9tecteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chien renifleur 2, record 1, French, chien%20renifleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chien spécialement dressé pour signaler la présence de substances, de personnes ou d'objets en utilisant principalement le sens olfactif. 3, record 1, French, - chien%20d%C3%A9tecteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple, un chien détecteur peut servir à trouver des explosifs, des armes, ou des produits stupéfiants ou inflammables. 3, record 1, French, - chien%20d%C3%A9tecteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chien détecteur : désignation et définition normalisées par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie en aviation. 4, record 1, French, - chien%20d%C3%A9tecteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de perros y gatos
- Riesgos y amenazas (Seguridad)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- perro detector
1, record 1, Spanish, perro%20detector
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- canino detector 2, record 1, Spanish, canino%20detector
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Perro detector de alimentos de riesgo, de cadáveres, de drogas, de explosivos, de moho, de narcóticos. 3, record 1, Spanish, - perro%20detector
Record 2 - external organization data 2017-07-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- detection dog
1, record 2, English, detection%20dog
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- detector dog 1, record 2, English, detector%20dog
correct
- sniffer dog 1, record 2, English, sniffer%20dog
correct
- interdiction dog 1, record 2, English, interdiction%20dog
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chien de détection
1, record 2, French, chien%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- chien détecteur 1, record 2, French, chien%20d%C3%A9tecteur
correct, masculine noun
- chien renifleur 1, record 2, French, chien%20renifleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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