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CROSSBUCK [2 records]

Record 1 2015-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signalling (Road Transport)
  • Railroad Safety
DEF

An X-shaped highway warning sign at a highway-railroad intersection.

OBS

According to the terminology section of CN/Air Canada, "crossbuck" is the American term, whereas "warning cross" and "Saint Andrew's cross" are British usage.

Key term(s)
  • cross-buck

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation routière
  • Sécurité (Transport par rail)
DEF

[...] croix oblique ou en forme d'X.

OBS

croix d'avertissement; bras indicateur de passage à niveau : Terminologie du Canadien National.

Spanish

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Record 2 1982-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
OBS

The "Crossbuck"-1 1/2" thick-features rustic-looking decorative hinges. Self-storing window.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
OBS

"Crossbuck". 1 1/2" épais. Charnières décoratives aspect rustique. Fenêtre à autorangement.

Spanish

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