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WIND SHIELD [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-11-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- windshield
1, record 1, English, windshield
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- windscreen 2, record 1, English, windscreen
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sheet of shatter proof glass that extends across the front of the passenger compartment, providing good visibility and protection from the weather. 3, record 1, English, - windshield
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
windshield; windscreen: terms standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - windshield
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
windshield: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - windshield
Record 1, Key term(s)
- wind screen
- wind shield
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pare-brise
1, record 1, French, pare%2Dbrise
correct, masculine noun, invariable, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paroi transparente à l'avant d'un véhicule pour protéger les occupants de l'air, du vent, des poussières. 2, record 1, French, - pare%2Dbrise
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pare-brise : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - pare%2Dbrise
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pare-brise : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - pare%2Dbrise
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- parabrisas
1, record 1, Spanish, parabrisas
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- parabrisa 2, record 1, Spanish, parabrisa
correct, masculine noun
- guardabrisa 2, record 1, Spanish, guardabrisa
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Luna de vidrio de seguridad o de otra materia transparente, que se pone en la parte frontal de un vehículo para resguardar del viento a los viajeros sin impedir la visibilidad al conductor. 2, record 1, Spanish, - parabrisas
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-06-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- raingauge shield
1, record 2, English, raingauge%20shield
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- raingage shield 2, record 2, English, raingage%20shield
correct, United States
- rain-gauge shield 2, record 2, English, rain%2Dgauge%20shield
correct
- rain-gage shield 2, record 2, English, rain%2Dgage%20shield
correct, United States
- wind shield 2, record 2, English, wind%20shield
- shield 3, record 2, English, shield
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protective attachment around the funnel of a raingauge to eliminate the influence of wind eddies on the catch. 4, record 2, English, - raingauge%20shield
Record 2, Key term(s)
- rain gauge shield
- rain gage shield
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- écran pluviométrique
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9cran%20pluviom%C3%A9trique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- écran de pluviomètre 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9cran%20de%20pluviom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
- bouclier 3, record 2, French, bouclier
masculine noun
- écran de protection 4, record 2, French, %C3%A9cran%20de%20protection
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif protecteur placé autour de l'entonnoir d'un pluviomètre afin d'éliminer l'influence des bourrasques. 5, record 2, French, - %C3%A9cran%20pluviom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écran pluviométrique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 6, record 2, French, - %C3%A9cran%20pluviom%C3%A9trique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- pantalla del pluviómetro
1, record 2, Spanish, pantalla%20del%20pluvi%C3%B3metro
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo protector colocado alrededor del embudo de un pluviómetro para eliminar la influencia de los vórtices atmosféricos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - pantalla%20del%20pluvi%C3%B3metro
Record 3 - internal organization data 1990-06-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wind shield
1, record 3, English, wind%20shield
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal screen to prevent the wind from blowing on a flame. 2, record 3, English, - wind%20shield
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pare-vent
1, record 3, French, pare%2Dvent
correct, masculine noun, invariable
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif protégeant du vent. 2, record 3, French, - pare%2Dvent
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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