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CARRYING CAR [24 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- trunk
1, record 1, English, trunk
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- luggage compartment 2, record 1, English, luggage%20compartment
correct, officially approved
- trunk compartment 2, record 1, English, trunk%20compartment
correct, officially approved
- boot 3, record 1, English, boot
correct, noun, Great Britain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An enclosed space, generally at the back of a car, for carrying luggage and other goods. 4, record 1, English, - trunk
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trunk; luggage compartment; trunk compartment: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - trunk
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coffre
1, record 1, French, coffre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- malle 2, record 1, French, malle
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
- valise 3, record 1, French, valise
avoid, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace de rangement pour les bagages généralement situé à l'arrière d'une voiture. 3, record 1, French, - coffre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
valise : Cette désignation est considérée comme une impropriété au sens de «coffre» dans les ouvrages de référence. 4, record 1, French, - coffre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coffre : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 1, French, - coffre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- baúl
1, record 1, Spanish, ba%C3%BAl
correct, masculine noun, Latin America
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- cajuela 1, record 1, Spanish, cajuela
correct, masculine noun, Mexico
- maletero 2, record 1, Spanish, maletero
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-07-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Special Water Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- vehicle deck
1, record 2, English, vehicle%20deck
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- car deck 2, record 2, English, car%20deck
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The deck of a ship on which vehicles are carried. 3, record 2, English, - vehicle%20deck
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In dual purpose ships, when carrying a bulk cargo, the car decks are hoisted clear or folded against the sides of the ship. 4, record 2, English, - vehicle%20deck
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vehicle deck; car deck: designations and definition officially approved by the Marine Terminology Approval Committee (MTAC). 5, record 2, English, - vehicle%20deck
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Transports par bateaux spéciaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pont-garage
1, record 2, French, pont%2Dgarage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pont des véhicules 2, record 2, French, pont%20des%20v%C3%A9hicules
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pont spécialement aménagé pour le transport des véhicules sur un navire. 2, record 2, French, - pont%2Dgarage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ponts-garages : pluriel. 3, record 2, French, - pont%2Dgarage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pont-garage; pont des véhicules : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie maritime (CUTM). 3, record 2, French, - pont%2Dgarage
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ponts-garages
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-08-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- load sensor
1, record 3, English, load%20sensor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All Roadsters feature a 4 wheel anti-lock braking(4W-ABS) system as standard.... The ABS system includes electronic brake force distribution(EBD). The EBD system uses a load sensor to detect when the car is carrying passengers and luggage and adjusts the brake balance between front and rear accordingly. This system effectively reduces braking distances. 1, record 3, English, - load%20sensor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capteur de charge
1, record 3, French, capteur%20de%20charge
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le capteur de charge est utilisé pour détecter la charge sur l'essieu arrière afin de répartir la force de freinage par essieux. Il est monté directement sur un coussin de l'essieu arrière. 2, record 3, French, - capteur%20de%20charge
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sensor de carga
1, record 3, Spanish, sensor%20de%20carga
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A diferencia de un electroscopio tradicional, el sensor de carga puede hacer medidas cuantitativas. 1, record 3, Spanish, - sensor%20de%20carga
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-06-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
- Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tank car
1, record 4, English, tank%20car
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- tank wagon 2, record 4, English, tank%20wagon
correct, Great Britain
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A car whose body consists of a tank for carrying liquids or gases in bulk. 3, record 4, English, - tank%20car
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tank car: designated by code letter "T" for data input or field reporting. 4, record 4, English, - tank%20car
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tank car: term standardized by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) and officially approved by CP Rail. 5, record 4, English, - tank%20car
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
- Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- wagon-citerne
1, record 4, French, wagon%2Dciterne
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- citerne 2, record 4, French, citerne
correct, feminine noun
- wagon-réservoir 3, record 4, French, wagon%2Dr%C3%A9servoir
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wagon en forme de réservoir, aménagé pour le transport des liquides ou des gaz. 4, record 4, French, - wagon%2Dciterne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certaines marchandises sèches, qui peuvent s'écouler avec ou sans pression, sont parfois transportées par wagon-citerne. 5, record 4, French, - wagon%2Dciterne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
wagon-citerne : désigné par la lettre «T» aux fins de l'enregistrement des données wagons ou de l'établissement des rapports externes. 6, record 4, French, - wagon%2Dciterne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
wagon-citerne : terme normalisé par l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC) et uniformisé par CP Rail. 7, record 4, French, - wagon%2Dciterne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo rodante (Ferrocarriles)
- Servicio de carga (Transporte ferroviario)
- Transporte de petróleo y gas natural
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- vagón cisterna
1, record 4, Spanish, vag%C3%B3n%20cisterna
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En los vagones cisternas se pueden transportar materias inflamables. 1, record 4, Spanish, - vag%C3%B3n%20cisterna
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-02-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- general-service car
1, record 5, English, general%2Dservice%20car
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- general service car 2, record 5, English, general%20service%20car
correct
- general-purpose car 3, record 5, English, general%2Dpurpose%20car
correct
- general services car 4, record 5, English, general%20services%20car
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A railroad car suitable for carrying a variety of classes of freight. 5, record 5, English, - general%2Dservice%20car
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
general-service car: term officially approved by the Rail Terminology Approval Committee. 6, record 5, English, - general%2Dservice%20car
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- wagon polyvalent
1, record 5, French, wagon%20polyvalent
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- wagon tous usages 2, record 5, French, wagon%20tous%20usages
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wagon polyvalent : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie ferroviaire. 3, record 5, French, - wagon%20polyvalent
Record 5, Key term(s)
- wagon tout usage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-07-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- idler car
1, record 6, English, idler%20car
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- buffer car 2, record 6, English, buffer%20car
correct
- idler 3, record 6, English, idler
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A freight car used to protect overhanging loads or used between carrying cars loaded with long material on bearing pieces or pivoted bolsters. 4, record 6, English, - idler%20car
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- wagon de sûreté
1, record 6, French, wagon%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- wagon de protection 2, record 6, French, wagon%20de%20protection
correct, masculine noun
- wagon tampon 3, record 6, French, wagon%20tampon
correct, masculine noun
- wagon-tampon 4, record 6, French, wagon%2Dtampon
correct, masculine noun
- wagon-allonge 5, record 6, French, wagon%2Dallonge
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wagon utilisé pour protéger les chargements en surplomb [ou] placé entre deux wagons porteurs dont le chargement de grande longueur repose sur des pièces d'appuis ou des traverses pivotantes. 3, record 6, French, - wagon%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-04-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- multi-unit tank car 1, record 7, English, multi%2Dunit%20tank%20car
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A tank car carrying several unit containers. 2, record 7, English, - multi%2Dunit%20tank%20car
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- wagon porte-cylindres
1, record 7, French, wagon%20porte%2Dcylindres
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- wagon citerne à unités multiples 1, record 7, French, wagon%20citerne%20%C3%A0%20unit%C3%A9s%20multiples
masculine noun
- wagon-citerne à éléments multiples 2, record 7, French, wagon%2Dciterne%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20multiples
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-03-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- caboose
1, record 8, English, caboose
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- van 2, record 8, English, van
officially approved
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A car generally placed at the rear of a train which provides an office and quarters for the conductor and/or trainmen while in transit, and carrying the various supplies, tools, etc. used in freight train operations. 3, record 8, English, - caboose
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Designated by letter code "V" for data input or field reporting. 3, record 8, English, - caboose
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
caboose; van: terms officially approved by CP Rail. 4, record 8, English, - caboose
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fourgon de queue
1, record 8, French, fourgon%20de%20queue
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Véhicule ordinairement placé à l'arrière du train et servant au logement du personnel de service (chef ou agents de train) en cours de route, ainsi qu'au transport des provisions et d'outils divers. 2, record 8, French, - fourgon%20de%20queue
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Désigné par la lettre "V" aux fins de l'enregistrement des données wagons ou de l'établissement des rapports externes. 2, record 8, French, - fourgon%20de%20queue
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fourgon de queue : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 8, French, - fourgon%20de%20queue
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-04-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Audio Technology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Music Shuttle™
1, record 9, English, Music%20Shuttle%26trade%3B
correct, trademark
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sony AM/FM car cassette stereo with detachable Music Shuttle and headphones and carrying case. 1, record 9, English, - Music%20Shuttle%26trade%3B
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term confirmed by Bleeker Audio, Ottawa. Term refers to a cassette recorder which may be detached from the main chassis of the car stereo and used as a Walkman. 2, record 9, English, - Music%20Shuttle%26trade%3B
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A trademark of Sony. 2, record 9, English, - Music%20Shuttle%26trade%3B
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Music Shuttle
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Électroacoustique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Music Shuttle
1, record 9, French, Music%20Shuttle
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Music ShuttleMC : Marque de commerce de Sony désignant une magnétocassette amovible faisant partie d'un combiné stéréo auto. 2, record 9, French, - Music%20Shuttle
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2008-02-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- wood chip car
1, record 10, English, wood%20chip%20car
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An open-top car used for carrying large quantities of wood chips. 2, record 10, English, - wood%20chip%20car
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wood chip car: term standardized by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB). 3, record 10, English, - wood%20chip%20car
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- wagon à copeaux de bois
1, record 10, French, wagon%20%C3%A0%20copeaux%20de%20bois
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- wagon à copeaux 2, record 10, French, wagon%20%C3%A0%20copeaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wagon découvert destiné au transport de copeaux en grande quantité. 2, record 10, French, - wagon%20%C3%A0%20copeaux%20de%20bois
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wagon à copeaux de bois : terme normalisé par l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC). 3, record 10, French, - wagon%20%C3%A0%20copeaux%20de%20bois
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-06-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- River and Sea Navigation
- Rail Transport Operations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- train ferry
1, record 11, English, train%20ferry
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- railroad ferry 2, record 11, English, railroad%20ferry
correct
- railcar ferry 3, record 11, English, railcar%20ferry
correct
- rail car ferry 4, record 11, English, rail%20car%20ferry
correct
- car ferry 5, record 11, English, car%20ferry
correct, see observation, officially approved
- rail-car ferry 6, record 11, English, rail%2Dcar%20ferry
correct
- railroad car ferry 7, record 11, English, railroad%20car%20ferry
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ship having a deck with railroad tracks, for carrying railroad cars between two ports. 2, record 11, English, - train%20ferry
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "car ferry" also refers to a ferry carrying automobiles. 8, record 11, English, - train%20ferry
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rail car ferry: used by the Canadian National Railways. 8, record 11, English, - train%20ferry
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
car ferry: term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd. 9, record 11, English, - train%20ferry
Record 11, Key term(s)
- train-ferry
- rail road car ferry
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- transbordeur de trains
1, record 11, French, transbordeur%20de%20trains
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- transbordeur ferroviaire 2, record 11, French, transbordeur%20ferroviaire
correct, masculine noun
- traversier-rail 3, record 11, French, traversier%2Drail
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- train-ferry 4, record 11, French, train%2Dferry
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- bateau-rail 5, record 11, French, bateau%2Drail
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Navire aménagé pour le transport des trains entre les parties d'un réseau de chemin de fer interrompu par un bras de mer ou un estuaire lorsqu'un pont ou un tunnel n'a pu être construit. 6, record 11, French, - transbordeur%20de%20trains
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
traversier-rail; bateau-rail : termes employés au Ministère des transports du Québec et à la Société des traversiers du Québec. 7, record 11, French, - transbordeur%20de%20trains
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
traversier-rail : terme employé aux Chemins de fer nationaux du Canada. 7, record 11, French, - transbordeur%20de%20trains
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
train-ferry : terme uniformisé par la Canadian Pacific Ltée. 7, record 11, French, - transbordeur%20de%20trains
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de barcos
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
- Explotación (Transporte ferroviario)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- transbordador de trenes
1, record 11, Spanish, transbordador%20de%20trenes
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- transbordador ferroviario 2, record 11, Spanish, transbordador%20ferroviario
correct, masculine noun
- transbordador 3, record 11, Spanish, transbordador
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barco especialmente construido para el transporte de vagones y de trenes enteros que entran en el mismo por sus propios medios. 3, record 11, Spanish, - transbordador%20de%20trenes
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El [transbordador] asegura la continuidad de las comunicaciones ferroviarias en las líneas interrumpidas por un río, brazo de mar o estrecho. 3, record 11, Spanish, - transbordador%20de%20trenes
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-01-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Elevators
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- dumbwaiter
1, record 12, English, dumbwaiter
correct, United States
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- automatic dumbwaiter 2, record 12, English, automatic%20dumbwaiter
correct, United States
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hoisting and lowering mechanism within a building equipped with a relatively small car which moves in a vertical direction(in guides) ;used exclusively for carrying materials. 3, record 12, English, - dumbwaiter
Record 12, Key term(s)
- dumb-waiter
- dumb waiter
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Ascenseurs et monte-charge
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- petit monte-charge non accompagné
1, record 12, French, petit%20monte%2Dcharge%20non%20accompagn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- petit monte-charge 2, record 12, French, petit%20monte%2Dcharge
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Petit monte-charge non accompagné ne permettant pas par ses dimensions, l'accès de personnes dans la benne. 1, record 12, French, - petit%20monte%2Dcharge%20non%20accompagn%C3%A9
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des monte-charges. 3, record 12, French, - petit%20monte%2Dcharge%20non%20accompagn%C3%A9
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
monte-charges (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 12, French, - petit%20monte%2Dcharge%20non%20accompagn%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2005-11-21
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- car ferry
1, record 13, English, car%20ferry
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- passenger car ferry 2, record 13, English, passenger%20car%20ferry
correct
- vehicle ferry 3, record 13, English, vehicle%20ferry
correct
- car and passenger ferry 4, record 13, English, car%20and%20passenger%20ferry
correct
- passenger and car ferry 5, record 13, English, passenger%20and%20car%20ferry
correct
- vehicle and passenger ferry 6, record 13, English, vehicle%20and%20passenger%20ferry
correct
- passenger and vehicle ferry 7, record 13, English, passenger%20and%20vehicle%20ferry
correct
- auto ferry 8, record 13, English, auto%20ferry
correct
- passenger/vehicle ferry 9, record 13, English, passenger%2Fvehicle%20ferry
correct
- passenger/vehicular ferry 10, record 13, English, passenger%2Fvehicular%20ferry
correct, less frequent
- passenger-vehicular ferry 11, record 13, English, passenger%2Dvehicular%20ferry
correct, less frequent
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vehicle ferries have at least one deck for vehicles, with additional decks for passengers. 3, record 13, English, - car%20ferry
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "car ferry" also refers to a ferry carrying railroad cars. 12, record 13, English, - car%20ferry
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- transbordeur de passagers et voitures
1, record 13, French, transbordeur%20de%20passagers%20et%20voitures
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- transbordeur de voitures et de passagers 2, record 13, French, transbordeur%20de%20voitures%20et%20de%20passagers
correct, masculine noun
- transbordeur à voitures 2, record 13, French, transbordeur%20%C3%A0%20voitures
correct, masculine noun
- transbordeur de voitures 3, record 13, French, transbordeur%20de%20voitures
correct, masculine noun
- transbordeur de véhicules 4, record 13, French, transbordeur%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules
correct, masculine noun
- car-ferry 5, record 13, French, car%2Dferry
correct, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bateau servant au transport, à la fois des passagers et de leur voiture. 6, record 13, French, - transbordeur%20de%20passagers%20et%20voitures
Record 13, Key term(s)
- car ferry
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2003-05-14
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- removable deck 1, record 14, English, removable%20deck
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The deck of a ship which is capable of being removed and stowed out of the way. 1, record 14, English, - removable%20deck
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This type of deck is found in some car carriers and is removed when the ship is carrying a bulk cargo. 1, record 14, English, - removable%20deck
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- pont amovible
1, record 14, French, pont%20amovible
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1999-05-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- gathering arm loader
1, record 15, English, gathering%20arm%20loader
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- gathering-arm loader 2, record 15, English, gathering%2Darm%20loader
correct
- arm loader 3, record 15, English, arm%20loader
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine for loading loose rock or coal. It has a tractor-mounted chassis, carrying a chain conveyor the front end of which is built into a wedge-shaped blade. Mounted on this blade are two arms, one on either side of the chain conveyor, which gather the material from the muckpile and feed it on to the loader conveyor. The tail or back end of the conveyor is designed to swivel and elevate hydraulically so that the coal or stone can be loaded into a car or on to another conveyor. 4, record 15, English, - gathering%20arm%20loader
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- chargeuse à pinces
1, record 15, French, chargeuse%20%C3%A0%20pinces
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] chargeuse montée sur chenilles, munie à l'avant d'une plate-forme qui pénètre sous le tas à charger et ramène les matériaux à l'aide de deux bras (ou pinces) animés d'un mouvement circulaire. (Ces matériaux sont relevés par une chaîne à raclettes qui charge un camion placé derrière la chargeuse). 2, record 15, French, - chargeuse%20%C3%A0%20pinces
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1992-02-07
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- marked capacity 1, record 16, English, marked%20capacity
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- car capacity 2, record 16, English, car%20capacity
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The carrying of a car marked thereon. 3, record 16, English, - marked%20capacity
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- capacité inscrite
1, record 16, French, capacit%C3%A9%20inscrite
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- capacité de charge 2, record 16, French, capacit%C3%A9%20de%20charge
feminine noun
- capacité utile 3, record 16, French, capacit%C3%A9%20utile
feminine noun
- volume de la caisse 3, record 16, French, volume%20de%20la%20caisse
masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacité de transport d'un wagon, marquée sur celui-ci. 2, record 16, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20inscrite
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capacité inscrite : Terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 1, record 16, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20inscrite
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1992-01-16
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- heater car
1, record 17, English, heater%20car
correct, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- insulated and heated car 1, record 17, English, insulated%20and%20heated%20car
correct, officially approved
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In freight traffic, an insulated box car equipped with heating apparatus for carrying fruits, vegetables and other products during cold weather. 2, record 17, English, - heater%20car
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd. 3, record 17, English, - heater%20car
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- wagon calorifique
1, record 17, French, wagon%20calorifique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- wagon isotherme et chauffé 1, record 17, French, wagon%20isotherme%20et%20chauff%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wagon couvert isotherme muni d'un appareil de chauffage pour le transport de fruits, légumes et autres denrées périssables par temps froid. 2, record 17, French, - wagon%20calorifique
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes uniformisés par Canadien Pacifique Ltée. 3, record 17, French, - wagon%20calorifique
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1992-01-16
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- grain door
1, record 18, English, grain%20door
correct, officially approved
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A temporary panel placed in the doorway of a box car carrying grain to prevent content from leaking out. 1, record 18, English, - grain%20door
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd. 2, record 18, English, - grain%20door
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- panneau de retenue pour céréales
1, record 18, French, panneau%20de%20retenue%20pour%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9ales
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Panneau temporaire placé dans l'embrasure des portes d'un wagon couvert transportant des céréales pour empêcher celles-ci de s'échapper du wagon. 1, record 18, French, - panneau%20de%20retenue%20pour%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9ales
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par Canadien Pacifique Ltée. 2, record 18, French, - panneau%20de%20retenue%20pour%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9ales
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1992-01-15
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- coal car
1, record 19, English, coal%20car
correct, officially approved
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usually a hopper or gondola car for carrying coal. 2, record 19, English, - coal%20car
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd. 3, record 19, English, - coal%20car
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- wagon à charbon
1, record 19, French, wagon%20%C3%A0%20charbon
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En général, wagon-trémie ou wagon-tombereau servant au transport du charbon. 2, record 19, French, - wagon%20%C3%A0%20charbon
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par Canadien Pacifique Ltée. 3, record 19, French, - wagon%20%C3%A0%20charbon
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1990-12-06
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- hopper ore car
1, record 20, English, hopper%20ore%20car
correct, standardized
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- ore hopper car 2, record 20, English, ore%20hopper%20car
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small hopper car(see VOCAB 6) made especially for carrying ores. 3, record 20, English, - hopper%20ore%20car
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standardized by the CGSB. 4, record 20, English, - hopper%20ore%20car
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- wagon-trémie à minerai
1, record 20, French, wagon%2Dtr%C3%A9mie%20%C3%A0%20minerai
masculine noun, standardized
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit wagon-trémie conçu spécialement pour le transport du minerai. 2, record 20, French, - wagon%2Dtr%C3%A9mie%20%C3%A0%20minerai
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Normalisé par l'ONGC. 3, record 20, French, - wagon%2Dtr%C3%A9mie%20%C3%A0%20minerai
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1990-12-05
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- in-the-door mechanical temperature control car
1, record 21, English, in%2Dthe%2Ddoor%20mechanical%20temperature%20control%20car
correct, standardized
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A refrigerator car(see VOCAB 7) whose mechanical temperature control is located in the door, used primarily for carrying perishable commodities. 2, record 21, English, - in%2Dthe%2Ddoor%20mechanical%20temperature%20control%20car
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standardized by the CGSB. 3, record 21, English, - in%2Dthe%2Ddoor%20mechanical%20temperature%20control%20car
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- wagon à groupe frigorifique incorporé dans la porte
1, record 21, French, wagon%20%C3%A0%20groupe%20frigorifique%20incorpor%C3%A9%20dans%20la%20porte
masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- wagon frigorifique à régulateur de température installé dans la porte 2, record 21, French, wagon%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9gulateur%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature%20install%C3%A9%20dans%20la%20porte
masculine noun, standardized
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wagon réfrigérant (V. VOCAB 7) à groupe frigorifique incorporé dans la porte. Il sert au transport des denrées qu'il faut protéger contre les variations de température. 1, record 21, French, - wagon%20%C3%A0%20groupe%20frigorifique%20incorpor%C3%A9%20dans%20la%20porte
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Wagon frigorifique à régulateur de température installé dans la porte" a été normalisé par l'ONGC. 3, record 21, French, - wagon%20%C3%A0%20groupe%20frigorifique%20incorpor%C3%A9%20dans%20la%20porte
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1986-09-08
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- triple load
1, record 22, English, triple%20load
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shipment requiring the use of two carrying cars with an idler car between them. 1, record 22, English, - triple%20load
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- chargement sur trois wagons
1, record 22, French, chargement%20sur%20trois%20wagons
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- chargement sur 3 wagons 2, record 22, French, chargement%20sur%203%20wagons
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chargement exigeant l'utilisation de deux wagons porteurs et d'un wagon de sûreté. 1, record 22, French, - chargement%20sur%20trois%20wagons
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1986-03-24
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- railcar train
1, record 23, English, railcar%20train
correct, proposal
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
railcar : a self-propelled railroad car carrying passengers, baggage, mail, goods or combination of these. 1, record 23, English, - railcar%20train
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Transport par rail
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- train autorail
1, record 23, French, train%20autorail
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Train autotracté affecté généralement à des relations secondaires. 1, record 23, French, - train%20autorail
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1985-10-23
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport Operations
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- pool car
1, record 24, English, pool%20car
correct, officially approved
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A car carrying less-than-carload shipments consolidated by forwarders and having the same general destination, so as to allow the forwarders to take advantage of carload rates or service. 2, record 24, English, - pool%20car
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A car in a group of cars made jointly available by several railways to the automotive, paper industries, etc. The pool car is always an assigned car but the reverse is not necessarily true. 2, record 24, English, - pool%20car
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term is officially approved by CN and CP. 3, record 24, English, - pool%20car
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- wagon de groupage
1, record 24, French, wagon%20de%20groupage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- wagon de pool 1, record 24, French, wagon%20de%20pool
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes wagon de groupage et wagon de pool sont uniformisés par CN et CP. 2, record 24, French, - wagon%20de%20groupage
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les marchandises sont groupées et acheminées par wagons de groupage (pool car) vers un centre de dégroupage proche de leur destination pour être dégroupées et livrées à leurs destinataires respectifs; D, E et F. 3, record 24, French, - wagon%20de%20groupage
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
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