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CONTAINER CHASSIS [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Containers
- Transport of Goods
- Air Freight
- Cargo (Water Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- container
1, record 1, English, container
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- freight container 2, record 1, English, freight%20container
correct
- cargo container 3, record 1, English, cargo%20container
correct, see observation
- box 4, record 1, English, box
noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Specially designed receptacle that fits in the cargo compartments of the wide-body aircraft. 5, record 1, English, - container
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[In the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations] "freight container" means a container that is designed to be secured or readily handled, and that has corner fittings for those purposes, and of a [certain size] and includes a freight container carried on a chassis but does not include any packaging. 6, record 1, English, - container
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
container: term standardized by the CGSB and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 7, record 1, English, - container
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
container: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 8, record 1, English, - container
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
- Transport de marchandises
- Fret aérien
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- conteneur
1, record 1, French, conteneur
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- conteneur de fret 2, record 1, French, conteneur%20de%20fret
correct, masculine noun
- cadre 3, record 1, French, cadre
masculine noun
- boîte 4, record 1, French, bo%C3%AEte
see observation, feminine noun, familiar
- récipient 5, record 1, French, r%C3%A9cipient
masculine noun
- container 6, record 1, French, container
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réceptacle spécialement conçu qui s'emboîte dans les compartiments de fret des avions gros porteurs. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 7, record 1, French, - conteneur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon les Arrêtés de terminologie de la République française, parus dans le Bulletin de terminologie n° 155, l'anglicisme «container» doit être remplacé par «conteneur», dont l'usage est obligatoire. 8, record 1, French, - conteneur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «boîte» est un équivalent familier de «conteneur». 8, record 1, French, - conteneur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
conteneur : terme utilisé par Revenu Canada; terme normalisé par l'ONGC. 9, record 1, French, - conteneur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
conteneur : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 10, record 1, French, - conteneur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contenedores
- Transporte de mercancías
- Carga aérea
- Cargamento (Transporte por agua)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- contenedor
1, record 1, Spanish, contenedor
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Receptáculo especial que cabe en los compartimientos de carga de las aeronaves de fuselaje ancho. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 1, Spanish, - contenedor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Embalajes que suelen ser metálicos, mixtos (madera y metal), plásticos, prefabricados para utilizaciones permanentes, plegables (rara vez) y que ofrecen una garantía contra el robo, permiten el transporte de puerta a puerta, suprimiendo los transportes en diversos bultos, facilitando la unidad de carga y simplificando su manipulación. Pueden ser alquilados o comprados. Van consignados al destinatario, que debe devolverlos en un plazo determinado. Pueden contener mercancías a granel o líquidos (vinos, hidrocarburos), etc. 3, record 1, Spanish, - contenedor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contenedor: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 1, Spanish, - contenedor
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-08-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Containers
- Cargo (Water Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ocean container
1, record 2, English, ocean%20container
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sea container 2, record 2, English, sea%20container
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A container designed to be moved inland on its own chassis which can be loaded at the shippers plant for shipment overseas. 3, record 2, English, - ocean%20container
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Basic types of containers are dry van, open top, half high, hi cube, flat rock, tank container, refrigerated container, insulated container, tilting container. Average outside dimensions are generally 20, 35, and 40 feet in length, 8 feet wide and 8 feet high standard. 3, record 2, English, - ocean%20container
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- conteneur maritime
1, record 2, French, conteneur%20maritime
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le conteneur maritime, largement utilisé dans les transports intercontinentaux, évite les ruptures de charge. Il a été standardisé par les Américains : c'est une boîte parallélépipédique de 20, 30 ou 40 pieds de longueur, assurant de bout en bout un transport de camion ou de wagon à navire, spécialisé ou non, et vice versa. 2, record 2, French, - conteneur%20maritime
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contenedores
- Cargamento (Transporte por agua)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- contenedor marítimo
1, record 2, Spanish, contenedor%20mar%C3%ADtimo
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Containers
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- twist lock
1, record 3, English, twist%20lock
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- twistlock 2, record 3, English, twistlock
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of four twistable, bayonet-type shear keys, inserted into each of the four corner fittings of a container used as part of a spreader to pick up a container or as part of a chassis to secure a container. 2, record 3, English, - twist%20lock
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The upper corner fitting holes into which fit the twist lock device of the beams used for lifting whilst the lower ones are designed to engage similar devices. 3, record 3, English, - twist%20lock
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- verrou tournant
1, record 3, French, verrou%20tournant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- verrou rotatif 2, record 3, French, verrou%20rotatif
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Verrou conique ellipsoïdal fixé aux angles d'un châssis routier, d'un wagon, d'une remorque, d'un palonnier, etc. qui s'engage dans les orifices des pièces de coins d'un conteneur et permet de la rendre solidaire du support ou du palonnier. 3, record 3, French, - verrou%20tournant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les 8 pièces de coin [permettent] la prise au levage par élingue traditionnel (crochet) ou par palonnier à verrou tournant automatiques [...] 4, record 3, French, - verrou%20tournant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
verrou tournant : terme uniformisé par le Canadien National. 5, record 3, French, - verrou%20tournant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-06-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- chassis 1, record 4, English, chassis
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The frame upon which is mounted the body (as of an automobile ...) 2, record 4, English, - chassis
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... containers... would move either via highway on a truck chassis, via rail on special container cars 3, record 4, English, - chassis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Camionnage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- châssis
1, record 4, French, ch%C3%A2ssis
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bâti supportant la caisse d'un wagon, d'une voiture [...] 2, record 4, French, - ch%C3%A2ssis
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
tous les modèles de grands containers I.S.O. sont munis de 8 pièces de coin [...] permettant [...] la fixation sur châssis, wagons, cales de navires. 3, record 4, French, - ch%C3%A2ssis
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
- Transporte por camión
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- chasis
1, record 4, Spanish, chasis
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Armazón o caja de un vehículo. 2, record 4, Spanish, - chasis
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-05-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Containers
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- gooseneck tunnel
1, record 5, English, gooseneck%20tunnel
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The recess at one end(commonly the "front" end) of [a] container designed to accommodate the raised portion of a goosenecked chassis. 2, record 5, English, - gooseneck%20tunnel
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This design is more common in 40-footers than in 20-footers. In certain types of containers, gooseneck tunnels are fitted at each end. 2, record 5, English, - gooseneck%20tunnel
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tunnel pour col de cygne
1, record 5, French, tunnel%20pour%20col%20de%20cygne
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Évidement à une extrémité [d'un] conteneur (généralement l'extrémité avant), conçu pour recevoir la partie surélevée d'un châssis avec col de cygne. 2, record 5, French, - tunnel%20pour%20col%20de%20cygne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sur certains types de conteneurs, les tunnels pour col de cygne sont construits à chaque extrémité. 2, record 5, French, - tunnel%20pour%20col%20de%20cygne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-02-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Containers
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- anti-nose-dive leg
1, record 6, English, anti%2Dnose%2Ddive%20leg
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A support installed at the front end of a container chassis used to support that end during loading operations when the initial weight of the cargo is concentrated at the front and beyond the fulcrum point of balance. 1, record 6, English, - anti%2Dnose%2Ddive%20leg
Record 6, Key term(s)
- anti nose dive leg
- anti-nose dive leg
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- béquille
1, record 6, French, b%C3%A9quille
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-01-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Trailers and Hauling
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- gooseneck chassis
1, record 7, English, gooseneck%20chassis
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- container chassis 1, record 7, English, container%20chassis
correct
- skeletal chassis 1, record 7, English, skeletal%20chassis
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stripped single-drop frame semi-trailer chassis equipped with twist locks securing the container body to the semi-trailer corner fittings. 1, record 7, English, - gooseneck%20chassis
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Remorques et remorquage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- châssis porte-conteneur
1, record 7, French, ch%C3%A2ssis%20porte%2Dconteneur
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- châssis squelette 1, record 7, French, ch%C3%A2ssis%20squelette
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Châssis de semi-remorque semi-surbaissée, extrêmement dépouillé et conçu pour le transport des conteneurs grâce à quatre verrous tournants qui pénètrent dans les pièces de coin des conteneurs et les rendent solidaires de la semi-remorque. 1, record 7, French, - ch%C3%A2ssis%20porte%2Dconteneur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
- Camiones con remolque y remolque
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- chasis de portacontenedor
1, record 7, Spanish, chasis%20de%20portacontenedor
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chasis de semirremolque semirrebajado extremadamente desnudo que se usa para transportar contenedores, pues los sostienen con cuatro dispositivos de inmovilización giratorios que se encajan en los refuerzos de las esquinas de los contenedores. 1, record 7, Spanish, - chasis%20de%20portacontenedor
Record 8 - internal organization data 1989-02-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Trailers and Hauling
- Transport of Goods
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- chassis trailer
1, record 8, English, chassis%20trailer
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[In the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations] "chassis trailer" means a trailer that is designed to carry a freight container that is secured to the chassis of the trailer by twistlock tie-down devices or pin securing devices. 1, record 8, English, - chassis%20trailer
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Remorques et remorquage
- Transport de marchandises
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- remorque-châssis
1, record 8, French, remorque%2Dch%C3%A2ssis
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Remorque conçue pour transporter un conteneur de fret qui est assujetti au châssis de la remorque au moyen d'un dispositif de fixation à verrous tournants ou d'un dispositif de sécurité à goupilles. 1, record 8, French, - remorque%2Dch%C3%A2ssis
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Trailers and Hauling
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- gooseneck chassis 1, record 9, English, gooseneck%20chassis
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- gooseneck trailer chassis 1, record 9, English, gooseneck%20trailer%20chassis
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
containers in highway transport are carried by trailers which provide support(...)(as when a tunnel type container is transported on a--) [also gooseneck trailer chassis p. 25] 1, record 9, English, - gooseneck%20chassis
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Remorques et remorquage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- châssis en col de cygne 1, record 9, French, ch%C3%A2ssis%20en%20col%20de%20cygne
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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