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HEAD CLEARANCE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Special-Language Phraseology
- Security
- Personnel Management (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- deny a security clearance
1, record 1, English, deny%20a%20security%20clearance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Only the deputy head can deny, revoke or suspend a security clearance. 2, record 1, English, - deny%20a%20security%20clearance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
- Sécurité
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- refuser une cote de sécurité
1, record 1, French, refuser%20une%20cote%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Seul [l'administrateur général] peut refuser, révoquer ou suspendre une cote de sécurité. 2, record 1, French, - refuser%20une%20cote%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-01-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ballistics
- Small Arms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- headspace
1, record 2, English, headspace
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance from the face of the locked breech to the seating surface of the cartridge case in the chamber. 2, record 2, English, - headspace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is a critical dimension in a firearm. If insufficient, the bolt/breechblock will not close or lock. If excessive, the cartridge case can move back during firing and may rupture or burst. 2, record 2, English, - headspace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with "cartridge case head clearance". 2, record 2, English, - headspace
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Balistique
- Armes légères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- feuillure
1, record 2, French, feuillure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance de la tranche de la culasse verrouillée à la surface d'appui de la douille dans la chambre. 2, record 2, French, - feuillure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est une dimension critique dans une arme à feu. Si elle est insuffisante, la culasse ne se fermera pas ou ne se verrouillera pas. Si elle est trop grande, la douille peut reculer durant le tir et peut se rompre ou éclater. 2, record 2, French, - feuillure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
À ne pas confondre avec le «jeu au culot de la douille». 2, record 2, French, - feuillure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
feuillure : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 2, French, - feuillure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-10-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Reports
- Penal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Assessment for Decision
1, record 3, English, Assessment%20for%20Decision
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Assessment for Decision of each offender being reviewed for perimeter work clearance shall be presented to and reviewed by the Unit Board who will submit a recommendation to the Institutional Head. 1, record 3, English, - Assessment%20for%20Decision
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de rapports
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Évaluation en vue d'une décision
1, record 3, French, %C3%89valuation%20en%20vue%20d%27une%20d%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Évaluation en vue d'une décision pour chaque demande d'autorisation de travailler à l'extérieur du périmètre doit être soumise à l'examen du Comité de l'unité, qui fera une recommandation au directeur de l'établissement. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%89valuation%20en%20vue%20d%27une%20d%C3%A9cision
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-04-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dysphagia cup
1, record 4, English, dysphagia%20cup
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A special cup designed for those with swallowing difficulties. Shaped to direct the flow of regular and thickened liquids to center of the mouth. The contoured shape allows for sufficient nose clearance to empty the cup without tilting the head back. 1, record 4, English, - dysphagia%20cup
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tasse pour dysphagie
1, record 4, French, tasse%20pour%20dysphagie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1988-01-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- column type air gauge
1, record 5, English, column%20type%20air%20gauge
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- flow type air gauge 1, record 5, English, flow%20type%20air%20gauge
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air gauges are of two types : the flow or column type which indicates air velocity, and the pressure type which indicates air pressure in the system.... [In the] column type air gauge... the air flows through a transparent tapered tube in which a float is suspended as a result of this air flow.... The air flowing through the gauge exhausts through the passages in the gauging head into the clearance between the head and the workpiece. The rate of flow is proportional to the clearance indicated by the position of the float in the column. The gauge is set to a master and the float is then positioned by means of an adjusting knob. 1, record 5, English, - column%20type%20air%20gauge
Record 5, Key term(s)
- column type air gage
- flow type air gage
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système débitmétrique
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%C3%A9bitm%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- calibre pneumatique à colonne 2, record 5, French, calibre%20pneumatique%20%C3%A0%20colonne
masculine noun
- calibre à débit 2, record 5, French, calibre%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9bit
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Dans un système débitmétrique,] l'indication de dimension est obtenue par la position en hauteur d'un flotteur se déplaçant devant une graduation, à l'intérieur d'un tube de verre conique. La hauteur du flotteur varie proportionnellement à la quantité d'air s'écoulant par unité de temps. 1, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%C3%A9bitm%C3%A9trique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- narrow shower 1, record 6, English, narrow%20shower
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a high level of skill in a narrow field(rev. de la classification) une haute compétence dans un domaine restreint narrow goods(placard du centenaire) les rubans la rubanerie narrow bridge a head(BT 89 la circulation routière) attention pont étroit narrow clearance largeur limitée 1, record 6, English, - narrow%20shower
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gerbe étroite 1, record 6, French, gerbe%20%C3%A9troite
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(organisation des mesures d'urgence) 1, record 6, French, - gerbe%20%C3%A9troite
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- compound geared hoisting head 1, record 7, English, compound%20geared%20hoisting%20head
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Railway side and head clearance-Espaces libres à côté et au-dessus du chemin de fer(84) double-head receivers-récepteurs à double boîtier(88) single-head receivers-récepteurs à simple boîtier(88) head room-hauteur libre. branch head-chef de direction. district head. chef de région. deputy head-sous-chef 1, record 7, English, - compound%20geared%20hoisting%20head
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Levage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- vérin à engrenages composés. 1, record 7, French, v%C3%A9rin%20%C3%A0%20engrenages%20compos%C3%A9s%2E
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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