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GATE POST [11 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gate post
1, record 1, English, gate%20post
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gate post : an item in the "Site Features" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - gate%20post
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poteau de barrière
1, record 1, French, poteau%20de%20barri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poteau de barrière : objet de la classe «Articles d'aménagement» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 1, French, - poteau%20de%20barri%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fire Safety
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- indicator post gate valve
1, record 2, English, indicator%20post%20gate%20valve
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indicator post gate valve : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick). 1, record 2, English, - indicator%20post%20gate%20valve
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité incendie
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- robinet-vanne avec colonne de manœuvre
1, record 2, French, robinet%2Dvanne%20avec%20colonne%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
robinet-vanne avec colonne de manœuvre : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 2, French, - robinet%2Dvanne%20avec%20colonne%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Building Hardware
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hook
1, record 3, English, hook
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- frame hinge 2, record 3, English, frame%20hinge
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A part of an hinge that is fixed to a post and on which the part that is fixed to a door or gate hangs and turns. 3, record 3, English, - hook
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
- Serrurerie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gond
1, record 3, French, gond
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de serrurerie qui sert à la fois de pivot et de support à un vantail de croisée, portes ou volets à ouverture latérale. 2, record 3, French, - gond
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Pièce métallique portant un goujon entrant dans l'œil d'une paumelle ou d'une penture et qui sert de support et de guide en rotation à une porte, un châssis, une persienne, etc. 3, record 3, French, - gond
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gonds sont scellés dans l'encadrement en maçonnerie, ou fixés sur le bâti dormant ou l'huisserie; selon le cas, les gonds sont à patte de scellement, à lame à souder, à écrou, à pointe ou à vis. 2, record 3, French, - gond
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Une paumelle se compose de deux pièces, l'une mâle ou gond, munie d'un axe, l'autre femelle, s'assemblant sur l'axe. 4, record 3, French, - gond
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-12-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Fixed Rescue Facilities (fire)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- indicating valve
1, record 4, English, indicating%20valve
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Indicating valves. The first valve in the fire line on private property is usually a valve of the indicating type. It may be one of three kinds :(1) underground gate valve with indicator post attached,(2) underground butterfly indicating type with post and(3) O. S. &Y. [outside screw and yoke] gate valve in a pit. 2, record 4, English, - indicating%20valve
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indicating valve: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 4, English, - indicating%20valve
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Installations fixes de secours (incendies)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- robinet avec indicateur de position
1, record 4, French, robinet%20avec%20indicateur%20de%20position
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 OBS
robinet avec indicateur de position : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 4, French, - robinet%20avec%20indicateur%20de%20position
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-09-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Locks (Canals)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- collar
1, record 5, English, collar
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The spider is a cast iron anchor plate that securely attaches the collar of the inside post to the stone wall or pier. The spider therefore anchors to the post and allows for the entire gate to open and have a watertight seal when closed. 2, record 5, English, - collar
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Écluses
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- collet de rétention
1, record 5, French, collet%20de%20r%C3%A9tention
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information obtenue auprès de Parcs Canada. 1, record 5, French, - collet%20de%20r%C3%A9tention
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-08-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Locks (Canals)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- spider
1, record 6, English, spider
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The spider is a cast iron anchor plate that securely attaches the collar of the inside post to the stone wall or pier. The spider therefore anchors to the post and allows for the entire gate to open and have a watertight seal when closed. 2, record 6, English, - spider
Record 6, Key term(s)
- spyder
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Écluses
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système d'ancrage du collet
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27ancrage%20du%20collet
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information obtenue auprès de Parcs Canada. 1, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27ancrage%20du%20collet
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-10-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- outrider
1, record 7, English, outrider
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- parade marshal 2, record 7, English, parade%20marshal
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the employees of a track who assist and supervise jockeys and horses during the post parade from the paddock to the starting gate. 3, record 7, English, - outrider
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Outriders] are responsible for catching runaways and horses which have lost their riders. 3, record 7, English, - outrider
Record 7, Key term(s)
- parade marshall
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cavalier
1, record 7, French, cavalier
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- cavalière 2, record 7, French, cavali%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-10-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- heelpost
1, record 8, English, heelpost
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- quoin post 2, record 8, English, quoin%20post
correct
- quoin-post 2, record 8, English, quoin%2Dpost
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a post to which a gate or door is hinged. 3, record 8, English, - heelpost
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tourillon
1, record 8, French, tourillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- poteau-tourillon 2, record 8, French, poteau%2Dtourillon
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
gros pivot sur lequel tourne une grosse porte ou un objet de forte dimension (...) 1, record 8, French, - tourillon
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-01-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Stationary Equipment (Railroads)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- gate post
1, record 9, English, gate%20post
officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
emprise de chemin de fer. 2, record 9, English, - gate%20post
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gate post : term officially approved by CP Rail. 3, record 9, English, - gate%20post
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Matériel fixe (Chemins de fer)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- montant de barrières
1, record 9, French, montant%20de%20barri%C3%A8res
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
montant de barrière : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 2, record 9, French, - montant%20de%20barri%C3%A8res
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-10-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Fences and Enclosures
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- gate hook
1, record 10, English, gate%20hook
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- gudgeon 1, record 10, English, gudgeon
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal bar driven by its point into a wooden post or built into a masonry or brick gate pier. It has an exposed, upstanding pin on which the hinge of the gate is dropped to hang the gate. 1, record 10, English, - gate%20hook
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Enceintes et clôtures
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- goujon de portail
1, record 10, French, goujon%20de%20portail
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
goujon : Tringle terminant une grille et servant à sceller celle-ci dans un mur. 2, record 10, French, - goujon%20de%20portail
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
portail : Porte principale de grande largeur ou de caractère monumental d'un parc, d'une ferme, etc. 2, record 10, French, - goujon%20de%20portail
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-05-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Practice
- Locks (Canals)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- hollow quoin
1, record 11, English, hollow%20quoin
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The vertical semicircular groove in the masonry into which the quoin post or hinge post of a canal lock gate fits. 2, record 11, English, - hollow%20quoin
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Maçonnerie
- Écluses
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- chardonnet
1, record 11, French, chardonnet
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maçonnerie refouillée logeant le poteau-tourillon d'une porte d'écluse dans un renfoncement vertical. 1, record 11, French, - chardonnet
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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