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WINDSHIELD [5 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 2011-11-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- windshield
1, record 2, English, windshield
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - windshield
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- couvercle caréné
1, record 2, French, couvercle%20car%C3%A9n%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - couvercle%20car%C3%A9n%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-05-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Metal Joining)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- windshield 1, record 3, English, windshield
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Figure - gasoline burning blowtorch. 2, record 3, English, - windshield
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement pour l'assemblage des métaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pare-flamme
1, record 3, French, pare%2Dflamme
masculine 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 1990-06-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- windshield
1, record 4, English, windshield
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- windscreen 1, record 4, English, windscreen
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bonnette pare-vent
1, record 4, French, bonnette%20pare%2Dvent
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enveloppe que l'on place sur le microphone pour protéger les mécanismes internes contre le vent et pour supprimer les bruits parasites qu'il provoque. 1, record 4, French, - bonnette%20pare%2Dvent
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme entériné par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d'État du Canada. 2, record 4, French, - bonnette%20pare%2Dvent
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1990-06-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- windshield
1, record 5, English, windshield
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- windscreen 1, record 5, English, windscreen
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pare-vent
1, record 5, French, pare%2Dvent
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Blindage interne qui préserve le mécanisme du microphone contre le vent et les bruits parasites qu'il engendre. 1, record 5, French, - pare%2Dvent
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme entériné par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d'État du Canada. 2, record 5, French, - pare%2Dvent
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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