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FORDING [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crossing site
1, record 1, English, crossing%20site
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The location of a single bridge or rafting site, or in an initial assault a site for the crossing of assault boats or for the swimming or fording of vehicles on a broad front. 2, record 1, English, - crossing%20site
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crossing site: term and definition officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 3, record 1, English, - crossing%20site
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- site de franchissement
1, record 1, French, site%20de%20franchissement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- lieu de franchissement 2, record 1, French, lieu%20de%20franchissement
masculine noun
- point de franchissement 2, record 1, French, point%20de%20franchissement
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Emplacement d'un pont ou site de franchissement des radeaux. Lors de l'assaut initial, site employé pour la traversée des bateaux d'assaut ou pour le franchissement amphibie ou à gué de plusieurs véhicules de front. 3, record 1, French, - site%20de%20franchissement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
site de franchissement : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 1, French, - site%20de%20franchissement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-06-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Transportation
- Land Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fording
1, record 2, English, fording
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- wading crossing 2, record 2, English, wading%20crossing
correct, NATO
- wading 3, record 2, English, wading
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The crossing of a shallow body of water by driving on the bottom. 4, record 2, English, - fording
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The average fording capability is one metre for military equipment. 5, record 2, English, - fording
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fording : designation and definition officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group; designation officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 6, record 2, English, - fording
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transport militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- passage à gué
1, record 2, French, passage%20%C3%A0%20gu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, NATO, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Franchissement d'un cours d'eau peu profond en conduisant sur le fond. 2, record 2, French, - passage%20%C3%A0%20gu%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La majorité de l'équipement militaire est conçu pour permettre des passages à gué d'un mètre de profondeur. 3, record 2, French, - passage%20%C3%A0%20gu%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
passage à gué : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du soutien au combat. 4, record 2, French, - passage%20%C3%A0%20gu%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte militar
- Ejército de tierra
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- paso de un vado
1, record 2, Spanish, paso%20de%20un%20vado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-04-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mechanics
- Field Artillery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tow cable fording clamp
1, record 3, English, tow%20cable%20fording%20clamp
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tow cable fording clamp : applies to the Leopard. 2, record 3, English, - tow%20cable%20fording%20clamp
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bride du câble de remorquage pour passage à gué
1, record 3, French, bride%20du%20c%C3%A2ble%20de%20remorquage%20pour%20passage%20%C3%A0%20gu%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bride fixée à la plage arrière du char. 1, record 3, French, - bride%20du%20c%C3%A2ble%20de%20remorquage%20pour%20passage%20%C3%A0%20gu%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bride du câble de remorquage pour passage à gué : s'applique au Leopard. 2, record 3, French, - bride%20du%20c%C3%A2ble%20de%20remorquage%20pour%20passage%20%C3%A0%20gu%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bride du câble de remorquage pour passage à gué : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 3, French, - bride%20du%20c%C3%A2ble%20de%20remorquage%20pour%20passage%20%C3%A0%20gu%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-03-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Weapon Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- turret ring sealing system
1, record 4, English, turret%20ring%20sealing%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ring sealing system 1, record 4, English, ring%20sealing%20system
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system located between the hull turret ring mounting and the turret flange, which prevents water from entering the turret during fording or washing. 1, record 4, English, - turret%20ring%20sealing%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système d'étanchéité de la couronne de la tourelle
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20la%20couronne%20de%20la%20tourelle
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système situé entre la couronne et le rebord de la tourelle, assurant l'étanchéité lors des passages à gué et des lavages. 1, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20la%20couronne%20de%20la%20tourelle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'étanchéité de la couronne de la tourelle : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20la%20couronne%20de%20la%20tourelle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-02-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
- Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- low pressure safety switch
1, record 5, English, low%20pressure%20safety%20switch
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A switch fitted to the crew commander's hatch, which serves to either switch the engine off or prevent it from starting when the deep fording hydraulics are activated and the crew commander's hatch cover is closed. 1, record 5, English, - low%20pressure%20safety%20switch
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
low pressure safety switch: applies to the Leopard. 2, record 5, English, - low%20pressure%20safety%20switch
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
- Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- manocontact de sûreté basse pression
1, record 5, French, manocontact%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9%20basse%20pression
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manocontact monté sur l'écoutille du chef de char, servant à couper le moteur ou à l'empêcher de démarrer lorsqu'on utilise le système hydraulique pour gués profonds, alors que le volet de l'écoutille du chef de char est fermé. 1, record 5, French, - manocontact%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9%20basse%20pression
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manocontact de sûreté basse pression : s'applique au Leopard. 2, record 5, French, - manocontact%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9%20basse%20pression
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
manocontact de sûreté basse pression : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 5, French, - manocontact%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9%20basse%20pression
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-12-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- deep fording shaft
1, record 6, English, deep%20fording%20shaft
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
deep fording shaft : Applies to the Cougar. 2, record 6, English, - deep%20fording%20shaft
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tour de plongée
1, record 6, French, tour%20de%20plong%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Puits constitué de plusieurs sections que l'on fixe aux écoutilles pour effectuer un passage en submersion. 1, record 6, French, - tour%20de%20plong%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tour de plongée : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 6, French, - tour%20de%20plong%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tour de plongée : s'applique au Cougar. 2, record 6, French, - tour%20de%20plong%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-03-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Land Equipment (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- shallow fording capability
1, record 7, English, shallow%20fording%20capability
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The characteristic of a self-propelled gun or ground vehicle equipped with built-in waterproofing, with its wheels or tracks in contact with the ground, to negotiate a water obstacle without the use of a special waterproofing kit. 1, record 7, English, - shallow%20fording%20capability
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
shallow fording capability : term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 7, English, - shallow%20fording%20capability
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel terrestre (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- aptitude à franchir un gué peu profond
1, record 7, French, aptitude%20%C3%A0%20franchir%20un%20gu%C3%A9%20peu%20profond
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aptitude d'un canon automoteur ou d'un véhicule terrestre rendu étanche par construction, ses roues ou ses chenilles étant en contact avec le fond, de franchir un obstacle aquatique sans employer de dispositif spécial destiné à assurer son étanchéité. 1, record 7, French, - aptitude%20%C3%A0%20franchir%20un%20gu%C3%A9%20peu%20profond
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aptitude à franchir un gué peu profond : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 7, French, - aptitude%20%C3%A0%20franchir%20un%20gu%C3%A9%20peu%20profond
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo de tierra (Militar)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- capacidad de vadeo de poca profundidad
1, record 7, Spanish, capacidad%20de%20vadeo%20de%20poca%20profundidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Característica de una pieza autopropulsada o de un vehículo terrestre equipado con dispositivos a prueba de agua con sus ruedas o cadenas en contacto con el fondo, para pasar un obstáculo acuático sin equipo especial para vadeo. 1, record 7, Spanish, - capacidad%20de%20vadeo%20de%20poca%20profundidad
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-02-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Tracked Vehicles (Military)
- Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- deep fording capability
1, record 8, English, deep%20fording%20capability
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The characteristic of a self-propelled gun or ground vehicle equipped with built-in waterproofing and/or a special waterproofing kit, to negotiate a water obstacle with its wheels or tracks in contact with the ground. 1, record 8, English, - deep%20fording%20capability
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
deep fording capability : term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 8, English, - deep%20fording%20capability
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
- Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- aptitude à franchir un gué profond
1, record 8, French, aptitude%20%C3%A0%20franchir%20un%20gu%C3%A9%20profond
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pour un canon automoteur ou un véhicule équipé par construction de dispositifs d'étanchéité et/ou muni d'un dispositif spécial qui le rend étanche, aptitude à franchir un obstacle aquatique, ses roues ou ses chenilles étant en contact avec le fond. 1, record 8, French, - aptitude%20%C3%A0%20franchir%20un%20gu%C3%A9%20profond
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aptitude à franchir un gué profond : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 8, French, - aptitude%20%C3%A0%20franchir%20un%20gu%C3%A9%20profond
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vehículos de oruga (Militar)
- Vehículos de ruedas (Militar)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- capacidad de vadeo profundo
1, record 8, Spanish, capacidad%20de%20vadeo%20profundo
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Característica de un vehículo o cañón autopropulsado, dotado de elementos de estanqueidad o impermeables, que le permite salvar obstáculos acuáticos con sus ruedas o cadenas de propulsión en contacto con el terreno. 1, record 8, Spanish, - capacidad%20de%20vadeo%20profundo
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-08-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Fording River fault
1, record 9, English, Fording%20River%20fault
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 9, English, - Fording%20River%20fault
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A deep well has been drilled close to the Fording River fault, a northern element of the system. 3, record 9, English, - Fording%20River%20fault
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Located in the Rocky Mountains. 4, record 9, English, - Fording%20River%20fault
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- faille Fording River
1, record 9, French, faille%20Fording%20River
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 9, French, - faille%20Fording%20River
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 9, French, - faille%20Fording%20River
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Un puits profond a été foré à proximité de la faille Fording River, une des failles qui limitent au nord ce graben. 3, record 9, French, - faille%20Fording%20River
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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