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MAIN GATE [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-09-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pumper nozzle
1, record 1, English, pumper%20nozzle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All fire hydrants shall have one(1) 4. 5" pumper nozzle and two(2) 2. 5" hose nozzles with the City's standard threads; shall have a main barrel valve opening of not less than 5. 25"; shall be placed on mains of not less than 6" in diameter. Six inch(6") gate valves shall be placed on all fire hydrant leads. All fire hydrants shall have a valve at the main with flange to flange fittings. 2, record 1, English, - pumper%20nozzle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pumper. A piece of fire apparatus equipped with a pump 500 gpm or larger, plus hose, ladders, and other equipment. 3, record 1, English, - pumper%20nozzle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- prise d'autopompe
1, record 1, French, prise%20d%27autopompe
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- prise de pompe 2, record 1, French, prise%20de%20pompe
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur un poteau d'incendie, prise d'eau réservée au raccordement des boyaux d'une autopompe. 1, record 1, French, - prise%20d%27autopompe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autopompe. Engin automobile de lutte contre l'incendie, comportant une pompe actionnée par le moteur du véhicule, susceptible d'être mis en manœuvre, soit en aspiration dans une nappe d'eau, soit en alimentation sur un poteau d'incendie, et de refouler l'eau en réalisant des débits et pressions capables d'assurer, à l'aide d'un équipement approprié, l'alimentation correcte d'une ou plusieurs lances. 3, record 1, French, - prise%20d%27autopompe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fences and Enclosures
- Penal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- main gate
1, record 2, English, main%20gate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A parking area and a delivery zone flank a circular driveway that leads to the main gate [of the administration building]. 2, record 2, English, - main%20gate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Enceintes et clôtures
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- entrée principale
1, record 2, French, entr%C3%A9e%20principale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'entrée circulaire qui mène à l'entrée principale [de l'immeuble de l'administration] est flanquée d'une aire de stationnement et d'une zone de livraison. 2, record 2, French, - entr%C3%A9e%20principale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secteur d'un établissement pénitentiaire. 3, record 2, French, - entr%C3%A9e%20principale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electronics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- extinction current
1, record 3, English, extinction%20current
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main characteristics of the GTO [gate turn off] thyristor are as follows :... A recovery time that is the minimum time during which the extinction current must be maintained to prevent spontaneous refiring. 2, record 3, English, - extinction%20current
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
extinction current: term officially approved by the Electronics and Telecommunications Terminology Committee. 3, record 3, English, - extinction%20current
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Électronique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- courant d'extinction
1, record 3, French, courant%20d%27extinction
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cas particulier : grandeur d'asservissement. L'expérience a montré que la grandeur d'asservissement convenant le mieux pour le cas particulier est le courant d'extinction circulant dans la résistance commune. 2, record 3, French, - courant%20d%27extinction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
courant d'extinction : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation des termes de l’électronique et des télécommunications (CUTEL). 3, record 3, French, - courant%20d%27extinction
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electrónica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- corriente de extinción
1, record 3, Spanish, corriente%20de%20extinci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
- Types of Constructed Works
- Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- gate tower
1, record 4, English, gate%20tower
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- towered gatehouse 2, record 4, English, towered%20gatehouse
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tower built over or which contains a gate leading to a fortress. 3, record 4, English, - gate%20tower
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The formidable twin-towered gatehouse on the north wall was the main entry point into the inner courtyard. Immediately before the gatehouse are the remains of the Middle Gate Tower, the last line of defense before the gatehouse was breached. If attackers advanced to this point, they would have been met by a rain of arrows from this tower. 2, record 4, English, - gate%20tower
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
- Types de constructions
- Sécurité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tour-porche
1, record 4, French, tour%2Dporche
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- tour porche 2, record 4, French, tour%20porche
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tour de fortification abritant l'entrée d'une forteresse. 3, record 4, French, - tour%2Dporche
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cet édifice, fortifié au cours du XVème siècle, présente une tour porche de plan carré flanquée de deux tours d'angles percées de canonnières. 2, record 4, French, - tour%2Dporche
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-08-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Dams and Causeways
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tainter gate
1, record 5, English, tainter%20gate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- radial gate 2, record 5, English, radial%20gate
correct
- radial arm gate 3, record 5, English, radial%20arm%20gate
correct
- canal lock 4, record 5, English, canal%20lock
correct, see observation, obsolete
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A crest gate the face of which is a section of cylinder that rotates about a horizontal axis downstream from the gate. 4, record 5, English, - tainter%20gate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The spillway is part of the central section of the main dam. It has six gated bays, each 50 feet wide. Six radial arm gates(tainter gates) control spillway discharge. Each radial arm gate is 50 feet wide by 25. 24 feet high. 3, record 5, English, - tainter%20gate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The water pressure against the gate is concentrated in the axis; this arrangement reduces friction in raising and lowering the gate. A seal is placed along the sides and bottom of the gate face for watertightness. The gate is raised and lowered by winches or hoists attached to cables or chains fastened to the bottom edge of the gate and lying against its water face; this allows a vertical lifting force to be applied. It can be closed under its own weight. 4, record 5, English, - tainter%20gate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tainter gate: formerly called canal lock. 4, record 5, English, - tainter%20gate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Barrages et chaussées
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vanne à segment
1, record 5, French, vanne%20%C3%A0%20segment
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- vanne segment 2, record 5, French, vanne%20segment
correct, feminine noun
- segment 3, record 5, French, segment
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vanne constituée d'une structure métallique profilée maintenue par un puissant bras articulé, généralement en aval, dont l'ouverture se fait par élévation. 3, record 5, French, - vanne%20%C3%A0%20segment
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Cette vanne] peut être surmontée d'un clapet facilitant le réglage du niveau et l'évacuation des corps flottants. 3, record 5, French, - vanne%20%C3%A0%20segment
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
segment: utilisé elliptiquement pour désigner une vanne segment. 4, record 5, French, - vanne%20%C3%A0%20segment
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-06-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
- Archaeology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- carriage entrance
1, record 6, English, carriage%20entrance
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- carriage gate 1, record 6, English, carriage%20gate
correct
- stageway 2, record 6, English, stageway
see observation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The main gate or large gate at the entrance of a property 1, record 6, English, - carriage%20entrance
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A "carriage entrance" is sometimes called a "stageway". 2, record 6, English, - carriage%20entrance
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Archéologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- porte cochère
1, record 6, French, porte%20coch%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Porte dont les dimensions permettent l'entrée d'une voiture (autrefois d'un coche). 2, record 6, French, - porte%20coch%C3%A8re
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle peut être rattachée à une habitation et permettre aux personnes de descendre de voiture pour y entrer (comme à Rideau Hall, résidence du gouverneur général du Canada), ou servir de passage aux véhicules ou calèches pénétrant sur une vaste cour intérieure s'il s'agit d'un château. 3, record 6, French, - porte%20coch%C3%A8re
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-07-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
- Architectural Design
- Construction Engineering (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- forebuilding
1, record 7, English, forebuilding
correct, specific
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sort of "barbican" for a Keep, it protected the entrance, which was usually on the second story, and contained a grand stair and additional chambers (often a chapel). 2, record 7, English, - forebuilding
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Barbican : Additional defenses in front of a gatehouse whose purpose was to restrict access to the main gate. Often contained drawbridges and parapets from which defenders could shoot down into the roadway. 2, record 7, English, - forebuilding
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Donjon or keep - The inner stronghold of a castle, usually found in one of the towers. 3, record 7, English, - forebuilding
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
- Conception architecturale
- Génie construction (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- barbacane
1, record 7, French, barbacane
feminine noun, generic
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrage extérieur de fortification en maçonnerie ou en bois, percé de meurtrières, protégeant un point important, tel qu'un pont, une route, un passage, une porte. 2, record 7, French, - barbacane
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-11-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Elements
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- wicket
1, record 8, English, wicket
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- wicket gate 2, record 8, English, wicket%20gate
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small door forming part of a larger one. 3, record 8, English, - wicket
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Person-sized door set into the main gate door. 4, record 8, English, - wicket
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'architecture
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- guichet
1, record 8, French, guichet
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite porte pratiquée dans une porte monumentale, une muraille de fortification, etc. 2, record 8, French, - guichet
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Portillon ou porte piétonnière ménagée dans une porte plus grande, telle qu'une porte cochère. 3, record 8, French, - guichet
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-06-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mine Ventilation, Heating and Lighting
- Underground Mining
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tailgate
1, record 9, English, tailgate
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- top gate 2, record 9, English, top%20gate
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A subsidiary gate road to a conveyor face as opposed to a main gate. 3, record 9, English, - tailgate
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The tailgate commonly acts as the return airway and supplies road to the face. 3, record 9, English, - tailgate
Record 9, Key term(s)
- top road
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Ventilation, chauffage et éclairage des mines
- Exploitation minière souterraine
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- voie de tête
1, record 9, French, voie%20de%20t%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- deuxième voie 2, record 9, French, deuxi%C3%A8me%20voie
feminine noun
- voie d'aérage 2, record 9, French, voie%20d%27a%C3%A9rage
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Voie en veine reliant un bouveau ou un puits intérieur à la tête d'une taille et servant à l'évacuation de l'air ayant ventilé celle-ci. 2, record 9, French, - voie%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ventilación, calefacción y alumbrado de minas
- Explotación minera subterránea
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- compuerta inferior
1, record 9, Spanish, compuerta%20inferior
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-06-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Airfields
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- standby counter 1, record 10, English, standby%20counter
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term standby counter is intended to refer to any public contact position where standbys are processed after leaving the main check-in counter. It may be a separate area, or it may be combined with another function, for example; Gate counter. 1, record 10, English, - standby%20counter
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Aérodromes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- comptoir d'enregistrement des passagers en attente
1, record 10, French, comptoir%20d%27enregistrement%20des%20passagers%20en%20attente
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-03-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Storage of Oil and Natural Gas
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- floating tank
1, record 11, English, floating%20tank
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tank whose main gate valve is open to the main line at a station. Oil from the main line may enter or leave the tank as pumping rates in the line vary. 1, record 11, English, - floating%20tank
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Stockage du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- réservoir tampon
1, record 11, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20tampon
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-05-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Mine Passages
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- gate road
1, record 12, English, gate%20road
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A roadway positioned at right angles to a conveyor face and driven either along one extremity(in a single unit panel) or at the centre(in a double unit panel) when it may be termed a main gate. Headroom is secured along the gate road by ripping the roof or lifting the floor, the stone produced being used for gate side packs. 2, record 12, English, - gate%20road
Record 12, Key term(s)
- gate-road
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Galeries et soles (Mines)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- galerie de desserte
1, record 12, French, galerie%20de%20desserte
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De desserte, se dit de tout ce qui contribue à assurer le déblocage et l'approvisionnement en matériel d'un chantier de mine (exemple : galerie de desserte, convoyeur de desserte, etc.). 2, record 12, French, - galerie%20de%20desserte
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-04-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- D-shaped carabiner
1, record 13, English, D%2Dshaped%20carabiner
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- D carabiner 1, record 13, English, D%20carabiner
correct
- D 2, record 13, English, D
correct
- D 2, record 13, English, D
- "D" carabiner 3, record 13, English, %5C%22D%5C%22%20carabiner
correct
- "D" 3, record 13, English, %5C%22D%5C%22
correct
- "D" 3, record 13, English, %5C%22D%5C%22
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A carabiner that is shaped like the letter "D". 3, record 13, English, - D%2Dshaped%20carabiner
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The "D" carabiner's main advantage is its strength. The strength comes from its "D" shape, which angles the biner's load onto its spine. Keeping most of the load on the "D"'s spine keeps it off the gate and makes for a stronger biner. 3, record 13, English, - D%2Dshaped%20carabiner
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- mousqueton en D
1, record 13, French, mousqueton%20en%20D
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- mousqueton en forme D 2, record 13, French, mousqueton%20en%20forme%20D
proposal, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'après les catalogues consultée on peut voir que la forme du mousqueton est la même que celle de «D-shaped carabiner», c'est-à-dire, forme en D. 2, record 13, French, - mousqueton%20en%20D
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1994-09-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Ishtar Gate
1, record 14, English, Ishtar%20Gate
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
enormous burnt-brick entry way located over the main thoroughfare of the ancient city of Babylon(now in Iraq. It was built in about 575 BC, the eight fortified gate in the city. 1, record 14, English, - Ishtar%20Gate
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- porte d'Ishtar
1, record 14, French, porte%20d%27Ishtar
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1994-04-15
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Pumps
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- pump line
1, record 15, English, pump%20line
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gate valves are used a great deal on pump lines and for main supply lines. 1, record 15, English, - pump%20line
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Pompes
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- canalisation reliée à une pompe
1, record 15, French, canalisation%20reli%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20une%20pompe
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On utilise beaucoup les robinets-vannes sur les canalisations reliées à des pompes et sur les conduites principales d'alimentation. 1, record 15, French, - canalisation%20reli%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20une%20pompe
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1992-01-22
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Tools and Equipment
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- automatic feed knob 1, record 16, English, automatic%20feed%20knob
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Part of a power operated drilling machine used for cutting holes in water mains of all types. It is used in conjunction with a saddle and gate valve for making 2" to 12" inclusive connections to a water main. 2, record 16, English, - automatic%20feed%20knob
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage et outils de plomberie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- bouton d'avance automatique
1, record 16, French, bouton%20d%27avance%20automatique
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Élément de perceuse mécanique pouvant percer des trous dans des conduites de tous genres. Utilisée avec une selle et un robinet-vanne, elle permet de piquer des éléments d'un diamètre de 2 à 12 pouces sur des conduites principales. 2, record 16, French, - bouton%20d%27avance%20automatique
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1989-12-13
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Sports Facilities and Venues
- Mountain Sports
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- twistlock karabiner 1, record 17, English, twistlock%20karabiner
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- twistlock carabiner 2, record 17, English, twistlock%20carabiner
proposal
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Twistlock concept is unique and represent a major advance in locking Karabiners. Use it wherever you would use a Screwgate Karabiner, i. e. on harnesses main belays, cosmic arrester, abseiling, etc. The twistlock action gives total security at all times. You cannot forget to lock the karabiner. The revolving ferrule not only locks the karabiner at the danger points, i. e.(a) where the gate opens,(b) at the hinge pin, but ensures that the ferrule cannot revolve until the gate is closed. 1, record 17, English, - twistlock%20karabiner
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Twistlock gate with nylon collar resists freezing up. 3, record 17, English, - twistlock%20karabiner
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Installations et sites (Sports)
- Sports de montagne
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- mousqueton asymétrique à verrouillage automatique
1, record 17, French, mousqueton%20asym%C3%A9trique%20%C3%A0%20verrouillage%20automatique
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- mousqueton à virole automatique 1, record 17, French, mousqueton%20%C3%A0%20virole%20automatique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce mousqueton peut remplacer partout le mousqueton à bague vissée : sur les harnais, aux points d'assurance principaux, en rappel, etc. La bague de verrouillage garantit en tout temps une sécurité totale. Il est impossible d'oublier de verrouiller le mousqueton. 1, record 17, French, - mousqueton%20asym%C3%A9trique%20%C3%A0%20verrouillage%20automatique
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mousqueton à virole automatique : Proposition faite à partir d'une illustration dans le catalogue Au vieux campeur, été 1989. La description du mousqueton parle d'un système à virole automatique. 2, record 17, French, - mousqueton%20asym%C3%A9trique%20%C3%A0%20verrouillage%20automatique
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1986-06-02
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Locks (Canals)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- lock chamber
1, record 18, English, lock%20chamber
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A section of the main waterway of a lock, equipped with gates at each end, into which a vessel passing through the lock is moved. The vessel is either raised to a higher level by closing the tail gate, filling the chamber with water, and raising the water surface, or lowered by removing water from the lock. 2, record 18, English, - lock%20chamber
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Écluses
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- sas d'écluse
1, record 18, French, sas%20d%27%C3%A9cluse
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie centrale de l'écluse délimitée par les bajoyers sur les côtés et par les portes d'écluse en amont et en aval. 1, record 18, French, - sas%20d%27%C3%A9cluse
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1982-04-06
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Airfields
Record 19, Main entry term, English
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MIRA 29. 9. 75 Financial Times of Canada. RG-1 is an arbitrary designation for Remote Gate Design No 1. It is also architect's shorthand for the main passenger terminal at Mirabel airport. 1, record 19, English, - RG%2D1
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Aérodromes
Record 19, Main entry term, French
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MIRA 29.9.75 Financial Times of Canada. RG-1, appellation plutôt arbitraire, est le sigle de "Remote Gate Design No 1", concept selon lequel les avions sont stationnés à des postes éloignés du terminus des voyageurs. Ce sigle, dans le jargon des architectes, désigne le terminus des voyageurs de l'aéroport Mirabel. 1, record 19, French, - RG%2D1
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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