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TARPAULIN [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Property
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tarpaulin
1, record 1, English, tarpaulin
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tarp 2, record 1, English, tarp
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of material used especially for protecting exposed objects or areas. 3, record 1, English, - tarpaulin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tarpaulin: designation officially approved by the Engineer Terminology Working Group. 4, record 1, English, - tarpaulin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tarpaulin: designation officially approved by the Canadian Pacific. 5, record 1, English, - tarpaulin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des biens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bâche
1, record 1, French, b%C3%A2che
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bâche de protection 2, record 1, French, b%C3%A2che%20de%20protection
correct, feminine noun
- toile 3, record 1, French, toile
avoid, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de forte toile imperméabilisée qui sert à préserver les marchandises [et différents objets] des intempéries. 4, record 1, French, - b%C3%A2che
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bâche : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie et le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 1, French, - b%C3%A2che
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bâche : désignation uniformisée par Canadien Pacifique Limitée. 6, record 1, French, - b%C3%A2che
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de los bienes
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- toldo
1, record 1, Spanish, toldo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieza de género espesa e impermeable que sirve para cubrir diversos tipos de carrocerías de vehículos industriales, con el fin de proteger la mercancía transportada de la intemperie. 1, record 1, Spanish, - toldo
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tarpaulin
1, record 2, English, tarpaulin
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tarpaulin: an item in the "Multiple Use Tools and Equipment for Materials" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 2, English, - tarpaulin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bâche
1, record 2, French, b%C3%A2che
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bâche : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement polyvalents pour le traitement des matières» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 2, French, - b%C3%A2che
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-09-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Racquet Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tarpaulin
1, record 3, English, tarpaulin
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- tarp 2, record 3, English, tarp
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Material used to cover the surface of tennis courts in the event of rain. 2, record 3, English, - tarpaulin
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Sports de raquette
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bâche
1, record 3, French, b%C3%A2che
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- prélart 2, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9lart
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nomenclatura de los tejidos
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- lona
1, record 3, Spanish, lona
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- cubierta de lona 2, record 3, Spanish, cubierta%20de%20lona
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-08-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ship Maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tarpaulin 1, record 4, English, tarpaulin
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Entretien des navires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- prélart
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9lart
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bâche imperméable employée pour abriter des intempéries les panneaux de cale, les marchandises en pontée ou en attente sur les quais. 1, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9lart
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mantenimiento de los buques
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- encerado
1, record 4, Spanish, encerado
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-07-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tarpaulin
1, record 5, English, tarpaulin
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tarpaulin: sailing term. 2, record 5, English, - tarpaulin
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- taud
1, record 5, French, taud
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- taude 2, record 5, French, taude
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étui pour protéger les voiles serrées. 2, record 5, French, - taud
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
taud : terme de voile. 3, record 5, French, - taud
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- encerado
1, record 5, Spanish, encerado
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-12-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tarpaulin 1, record 6, English, tarpaulin
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bâche
1, record 6, French, b%C3%A2che
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toile tendue sur les ponts des voiliers pour se protéger de la pluie et en recueillir l'eau(ancien). 1, record 6, French, - b%C3%A2che
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- toldo
1, record 6, Spanish, toldo
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-12-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tarpaulin 1, record 7, English, tarpaulin
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bâche
1, record 7, French, b%C3%A2che
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de toile imperméable qui sert sur les ponts à préserver les marchandises ou les équipements des intempéries. 1, record 7, French, - b%C3%A2che
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- toldo
1, record 7, Spanish, toldo
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1983-10-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tarpaulin 1, record 8, English, tarpaulin
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- housse
1, record 8, French, housse
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Autant que possible les moteurs seront protégés par des housses contre les intempéries. 1, record 8, French, - housse
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1982-05-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tarpaulin
1, record 9, English, tarpaulin
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- prélart
1, record 9, French, pr%C3%A9lart
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- bâche de panneau 1, record 9, French, b%C3%A2che%20de%20panneau
correct
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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