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TERRASSE [15 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- deck
1, record 1, English, deck
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
deck: an item in the "Building Components" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - deck
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- terrasse
1, record 1, French, terrasse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terrasse : objet de la classe «Composants du bâtiment» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 1, French, - terrasse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-10-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pools
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- swimming pool deck
1, record 2, English, swimming%20pool%20deck
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pool deck 2, record 2, English, pool%20deck
correct
- deck 3, record 2, English, deck
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During a pool remodel, it is important to choose a decorative concrete, stone, or wood pool deck that is inviting, beautiful and provides a safe non-slip surface for sunbathing, entertaining, playing and hanging out. 4, record 2, English, - swimming%20pool%20deck
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Piscines
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pourtour
1, record 2, French, pourtour
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- terrasse 2, record 2, French, terrasse
correct, feminine noun
- plage 3, record 2, French, plage
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] espace libre qui entoure le bassin et sur lequel les baigneurs seuls peuvent séjourner. 4, record 2, French, - pourtour
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-03-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Building Elements
- Urban Planning
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- podium deck
1, record 3, English, podium%20deck
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With more and more underground structures, such as car parking garages, the amount of podium decks is growing fast ... These podium decks are often designed as outdoor accessible space, increasing usable space and property value, and feature a combination of hard and landscaped areas. 2, record 3, English, - podium%20deck
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments du bâtiment
- Aménagement urbain
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- terrasse
1, record 3, French, terrasse
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Urban Planning
- Building Elements
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- terrasse
1, record 4, English, terrasse
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flat, paved area outside a building, [especially] a café, where people sit to take refreshments. 1, record 4, English, - terrasse
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement urbain
- Éléments du bâtiment
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- terrasse
1, record 4, French, terrasse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- café-terrasse 2, record 4, French, caf%C3%A9%2Dterrasse
correct, masculine noun
- terrasse de restauration 2, record 4, French, terrasse%20de%20restauration
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Emplacement sur le trottoir, où l'on dispose des tables et des chaises pour les consommateurs, devant un café, un restaurant. 3, record 4, French, - terrasse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un café-terrasse est une terrasse aménagée pour que les clients d'un établissement commercial puissent y consommer de la nourriture ou des boissons. Toutefois, le débit de boissons n’est pas autorisé comme usage principal. 2, record 4, French, - terrasse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-08-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Building Elements
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- deck
1, record 5, English, deck
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flat floored roofless area adjoining a house or built as a structural part of it and usually being open on one or more sides. 1, record 5, English, - deck
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments du bâtiment
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- terrasse
1, record 5, French, terrasse
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Balcon en saillie de grandes dimensions. 1, record 5, French, - terrasse
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos de edificios
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- terraza
1, record 5, Spanish, terraza
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sitio abierto de una casa [o edificio] desde el cual se puede explayar la vista. 1, record 5, Spanish, - terraza
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-04-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- terrace
1, record 6, English, terrace
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A raised level area, usually attached to a house or other building and sometimes surrounded by planters, rails, or the like, used for outdoor recreational activities or for slope retention. 2, record 6, English, - terrace
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- terrasse en terre-plein
1, record 6, French, terrasse%20en%20terre%2Dplein
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- terrasse 1, record 6, French, terrasse
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terre-plein d'une levée de terre mettant de niveau un terrain en pente, généralement maintenue par un mur de soutènement et bordée par un garde-corps. 1, record 6, French, - terrasse%20en%20terre%2Dplein
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette disposition est plus précisément appelée «terrasse en terre-plein» par opposition avec la terrasse de couverture. 1, record 6, French, - terrasse%20en%20terre%2Dplein
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura paisajista
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- terraza
1, record 6, Spanish, terraza
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-12-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Building Elements
- Landscape Architecture
Record 7, Main entry term, English
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A paved or decked, ground level or so, uncovered sitting area adjacent to a residence. 2, record 7, English, - patio
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments du bâtiment
- Architecture paysagère
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- terrasse
1, record 7, French, terrasse
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plateforme extérieure, non couverte par un toit, terrain surélevé. 1, record 7, French, - terrasse
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Noter qu'au Québec on utilise souvent le terme «patio» dans ce sens; cependant les ouvrages français n'attestent pas le terme «patio» pour décrire cette réalité. 2, record 7, French, - terrasse
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos de edificios
- Arquitectura paisajista
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- terraza
1, record 7, Spanish, terraza
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-10-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- roof deck
1, record 8, English, roof%20deck
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- roof-deck 2, record 8, English, roof%2Ddeck
correct
- flat roof 3, record 8, English, flat%20roof
correct, standardized
- terrace 4, record 8, English, terrace
correct
- terrace-roof 5, record 8, English, terrace%2Droof
- roof terrace 6, record 8, English, roof%20terrace
- deck roof 7, record 8, English, deck%20roof
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roof, either with a slight slope or horizontal. 8, record 8, English, - roof%20deck
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This] area is designed for residents' communal use on the roof of a building or other structure. 9, record 8, English, - roof%20deck
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
flat roof: Term and definition standardized by ISO. 10, record 8, English, - roof%20deck
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- toiture-terrasse
1, record 8, French, toiture%2Dterrasse
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- toit-terrasse 2, record 8, French, toit%2Dterrasse
correct, masculine noun
- couverture en terrasse 3, record 8, French, couverture%20en%20terrasse
correct, feminine noun
- terrasse de couverture 2, record 8, French, terrasse%20de%20couverture
correct, feminine noun
- terrasse 4, record 8, French, terrasse
correct, feminine noun
- toit en terrasse 5, record 8, French, toit%20en%20terrasse
masculine noun
- couverture-terrasse 6, record 8, French, couverture%2Dterrasse
feminine noun
- toit plat 6, record 8, French, toit%20plat
masculine noun
- toiture en terrasse 7, record 8, French, toiture%20en%20terrasse
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toiture horizontale ou à faible pente. 8, record 8, French, - toiture%2Dterrasse
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Étanchéité des toitures-terrasses. On reconnaît l'intérêt des couvertures en terrasse notamment pour les grands bâtiments administratifs, les immeubles urbains [...] etc. La terrasse est un couronnement idéal pour les lignes de l'architecture actuelle, permettant de satisfaire, en même temps, plusieurs impératifs de la vie moderne : aménagement de jardins surélevés, de solariums, de terrains de sport tels que tennis, voire d'aires d'atterrissage pour hélicoptères! 9, record 8, French, - toiture%2Dterrasse
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
toiture-terrasse : Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 10, record 8, French, - toiture%2Dterrasse
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Techos (Elementos de edificios)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- techo de azotea
1, record 8, Spanish, techo%20de%20azotea
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- techo con terraza 1, record 8, Spanish, techo%20con%20terraza
correct, masculine noun
- techo con terraza-jardin 1, record 8, Spanish, techo%20con%20terraza%2Djardin
correct, masculine noun
- techo plano 1, record 8, Spanish, techo%20plano
correct, masculine noun
- azotea 1, record 8, Spanish, azotea
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-05-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Building Elements
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- terrace
1, record 9, English, terrace
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
External horizontal area, usually for people, often fitted with a balustrade ... and that may be a roof. 2, record 9, English, - terrace
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 9, English, - terrace
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Éléments du bâtiment
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- terrasse en terre-plein
1, record 9, French, terrasse%20en%20terre%2Dplein
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- terrasse 2, record 9, French, terrasse
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface extérieure horizontale, généralement à l'usage des personnes, souvent munie d'un garde-corps ou d'une balustrade et qui peut constituer une toiture. 2, record 9, French, - terrasse%20en%20terre%2Dplein
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 9, French, - terrasse%20en%20terre%2Dplein
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos de edificios
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- terraza
1, record 9, Spanish, terraza
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-11-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Soil Conservation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- terrace
1, record 10, English, terrace
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A raised, level strip of earth usually constructed on or nearly on a contour designed to make the land suitable for tillage and to prevent accelerated erosion. 1, record 10, English, - terrace
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terracing (is) basically grading steep land, such as hillsides, into a series of level benches ... 2, record 10, English, - terrace
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Conservation des sols
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- terrasse
1, record 10, French, terrasse
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Les terrasses) sont fréquentes dans les zones à population dense ou à grande vocation agricole (terrasses inondées des rizières d'Extrême-Orient) ainsi que dans les zones montagneuses et dans les pays méditerranéens où les plaines sont de dimensions restreintes (terrasses sèches où se pratiquent la viticulture, l'arboriculture ou la céréaliculture). 1, record 10, French, - terrasse
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-05-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Antique Ceramics (Museums and Heritage)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- large-size tureen
1, record 11, English, large%2Dsize%20tureen
proposal
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, Key term(s)
- large size tureen
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Céramique ancienne (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- terrasse
1, record 11, French, terrasse
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Grande terrine. 2, record 11, French, - terrasse
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-03-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- bench
1, record 12, English, bench
correct, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Level strip of land, bounded above and below by steeper slopes. 1, record 12, English, - bench
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Larson Bench, B.C. 1, record 12, English, - bench
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Few officially named examples. 1, record 12, English, - bench
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bench: term and definition validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 12, English, - bench
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- terrasse
1, record 12, French, terrasse
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Non attesté en français au Canada. 2, record 12, French, - terrasse
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
terrasse : terme uniformisé par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 12, French, - terrasse
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1991-02-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- terrace
1, record 13, English, terrace
correct, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relatively flat, horizontal, or gently inclined surface, sometimes long and narrow; bounded by a steeper ascending slope on one side and by a steeper descending slope on the opposite side. 1, record 13, English, - terrace
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hottes Terrace, N.W.T. 1, record 13, English, - terrace
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rare; used in N.W.T. 1, record 13, English, - terrace
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
terrace: term and definition validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 13, English, - terrace
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- terrasse
1, record 13, French, terrasse
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plate-forme surélevée. 1, record 13, French, - terrasse
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Terrasse Katjik, Québec. 1, record 13, French, - terrasse
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Attesté au Québec. 1, record 13, French, - terrasse
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
terrasse : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 13, French, - terrasse
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1983-08-01
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Civil Architecture
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- penthouse 1, record 14, English, penthouse
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Architecture civile
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- terrasse
1, record 14, French, terrasse
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Identifie le 14e étage de l'édifice administratif du Palais des congrès de Toronto. 1, record 14, French, - terrasse
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
de appartement-terrasse. 1, record 14, French, - terrasse
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- step terrace
1, record 15, English, step%20terrace
specific
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--terrace with vertical drop on the downhill side. 1, record 15, English, - step%20terrace
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- terrasse
1, record 15, French, terrasse
generic
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--surface plane se terminant par un talus vertical et située sur le flanc d'une déclivité située sur un versant. 1, record 15, French, - terrasse
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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