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TAUD [3 records]

Record 1 2011-04-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Outfitting of Ships
  • Deck Department (Naval Forces)
DEF

A roof-like covering of canvas or similar material, used as a shelter from sun, rain, etc. especially above the deck of a vessel.

OBS

In French "taud" only applies to boats and ships.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armement et gréement
  • Service du pont (Forces navales)
DEF

Toile tendue au-dessus des ponts, des embarcations ou des marchandises en pontée pour les mettre à l'abri de la pluie, des embruns, des paquets de mer.

OBS

Les termes anglais «awning», «canopy» et «hatch tent» peuvent s'appliquer à autre chose qu'un navire ou un bateau.

OBS

taud : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
  • Servicio de puente (Fuerzas navales)
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Record 2 2011-04-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Outfitting of Ships
DEF

A rooflike shelter of canvas or other material ... in order to provide protection, as from the sun.

OBS

In French "taud" only applies to boats and ships.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armement et gréement
DEF

Abri en grosse toile, en forme de toit, installé au-dessus d'un pont de navire en cas de pluie.

OBS

Le terme anglais «awning» peut s'appliquer à autre chose qu'un navire ou un bateau.

Spanish

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Record 3 2001-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
OBS

tarpaulin: sailing term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Étui pour protéger les voiles serrées.

OBS

taud : terme de voile.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vela y navegación de placer
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