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Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-04-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Public Utilities (Civil Engineering)
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- loop distribution system
1, record 1, English, loop%20distribution%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- circular system 2, record 1, English, circular%20system
correct
- loop system 3, record 1, English, loop%20system
correct
- ring system 4, record 1, English, ring%20system
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A] ring system,... also... called... circular system[, is a system] in which the main pipe line is provided around the city or area, i. e. peripherally. From this main line, the branch lines are projected perpendicularly and... are also connected with each other.... every street of the distributed area will get [a] sufficient quantity of water. 2, record 1, English, - loop%20distribution%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Services d'utilité publique (Génie civil)
- Distribution de l'eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réseau bouclé
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20boucl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réseau de distribution d'eau où toutes les conduites sont alimentées des deux bouts, donc ne comportant aucune conduite en cul-de-sac. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20boucl%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fixed Rescue Facilities (fire)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fire hydrant
1, record 2, English, fire%20hydrant
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hydrant 2, record 2, English, hydrant
correct
- fire plug 3, record 2, English, fire%20plug
correct, United States
- fireplug 4, record 2, English, fireplug
correct, United States
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pipe, usually on the side of the street, with a valve for drawing water from a main [water system] to which a firehose can be attached. 5, record 2, English, - fire%20hydrant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The two main types of fire hydrants used in North America are dry-barrel and wet-barrel. 6, record 2, English, - fire%20hydrant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fire hydrant: term officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 7, record 2, English, - fire%20hydrant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fire hydrant: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 8, record 2, English, - fire%20hydrant
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Installations fixes de secours (incendies)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- borne d'incendie
1, record 2, French, borne%20d%27incendie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- prise d'eau d'incendie 2, record 2, French, prise%20d%27eau%20d%27incendie
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- borne-fontaine 3, record 2, French, borne%2Dfontaine
correct, feminine noun, Canada, officially approved
- prise d'incendie 4, record 2, French, prise%20d%27incendie
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prise d'eau à l'usage des pompiers. 5, record 2, French, - borne%20d%27incendie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les deux types de bornes d'incendie les plus couramment utilisées en Amérique du Nord sont la borne d'incendie de type incongelable et la borne d'incendie de type sous eau. 6, record 2, French, - borne%20d%27incendie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
borne-fontaine : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 7, record 2, French, - borne%20d%27incendie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
prise d'eau d'incendie; prise d'incendie : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 8, record 2, French, - borne%20d%27incendie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones fijas de salvamento (incendios)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- hidrante de incendios
1, record 2, Spanish, hidrante%20de%20incendios
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- boca de incendios exterior 2, record 2, Spanish, boca%20de%20incendios%20exterior
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boca de incendios, dotada de diversas salidas, situada en la vía pública, que está alimentada por la red de abastecimiento público, para uso exclusivo de bomberos en caso de incendio. 3, record 2, Spanish, - hidrante%20de%20incendios
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Una boca de incendios es una toma de agua diseñada para proporcionar un caudal considerable [de agua] en caso de incendio. [...] Hay dos tipos principales: boca de incendios exterior o hidrante de incendios, situada en las inmediaciones de los edificios y en la que los bomberos pueden acoplar sus mangueras. [Y la] boca de incendios interior, situada en lugares de los edificios que tienen además el equipamiento necesario para hacerla funcionar, o boca de incendio equipada, abreviadamente BIE. 4, record 2, Spanish, - hidrante%20de%20incendios
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En principio, la expresión boca de incendio se refiere a cualquier toma de agua reservada para la protección contra incendios. En la normativa española se refiere en particular a aquéllas situadas en lugares de los edificios que tienen además el equipamiento necesario para hacerla funcionar, o boca de incendio equipada, abreviadamente BIE. Las bocas de incendio exteriores, se llaman hidrantes de incendios. 5, record 2, Spanish, - hidrante%20de%20incendios
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Hometown Manitoba
1, record 3, English, Hometown%20Manitoba
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Manitoba Intergovernmental Affairs. Hometown Manitoba is a new program under the Rural Economic Development Initiative(REDI) that provides financial support for rural and northern community projects initiated by local communities, organizations, cooperatives and businesses that enhance "main street" public places and building exteriors. The program also aims to promote unique identities and themes that define a community. 1, record 3, English, - Hometown%20Manitoba
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Fiers chez nous
1, record 3, French, Fiers%20chez%20nous
correct, masculine noun, Manitoba
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Affaires intergouvernementales Manitoba. Fiers chez nous est un nouveau programme mis en œuvre par l'Initiative de développement économique rural (REDI). Son objectif est de fournir un appui financier aux projets communautaires ruraux et du Nord mis de l'avant par les collectivités, les coopératives, les entreprises et les organismes locaux, dans le but de mettre en valeur les immeubles et les lieux publics du quartier des rues principales. Ce programme vise également à promouvoir le caractère unique et les particularités qui définissent les collectivités. 1, record 3, French, - Fiers%20chez%20nous
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Mon Patelin au Manitoba
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-01-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Road Traffic
- Signalling (Road Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- in real time
1, record 4, English, in%20real%20time
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At the lowest level of the control framework are the intersection control nodes. As the name implies, these computers are located at each intersection where they gather and feed real-time data back to an area server. This information might include a pedestrian waiting to cross the street, or a damaged traffic pole. The area servers, which can each connect up to 256 control nodes, become the main communicators for the entire system, sending and retrieving data and commands to both the operations computer and to the appropriate intersection control node. 1, record 4, English, - in%20real%20time
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circulation routière
- Signalisation routière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- en temps réel
1, record 4, French, en%20temps%20r%C3%A9el
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un système de régulation de la circulation automobile par feux tricolores établi une fois pour toutes et qui élabore dans l'instant et en fonction des données reçues du trafic la solution qu'il mettra en œuvre au lieu de la choisir dans une bibliothèque. 2, record 4, French, - en%20temps%20r%C3%A9el
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les scientifiques affirment qu'on peut créer cette situation [les véhicules à densité critique sur l'autoroute, adoptent la même vitesse et la conserve sur une longue distance] en installant à chaque bretelle d'accès des feux de circulation commandés par ordinateurs qui réagissent aux données en temps réel sur la circulation recueillies grâce aux fils sur lesquels les voitures roulent (Discover Magazine, mars 1999). 3, record 4, French, - en%20temps%20r%C3%A9el
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-03-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Tools and Equipment
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pipe-tapping machine
1, record 5, English, pipe%2Dtapping%20machine
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- tapping machine 1, record 5, English, tapping%20machine
correct
- drilling machine 1, record 5, English, drilling%20machine
correct, less frequent
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine for cutting and tapping a small hole in a pipe, such as a street main, that is either empty or carrying pressure. Two classes of tapping machines are made, designated as pressure-tapping and dry-tapping machines. They are sometimes called drilling machines. 1, record 5, English, - pipe%2Dtapping%20machine
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
wet connection: a connection to a water main under pressure, made by a pipe-tapping machine without interrupting service. 1, record 5, English, - pipe%2Dtapping%20machine
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage et outils de plomberie
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- machine à percer les conduites
1, record 5, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20percer%20les%20conduites
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comme il ne peut être question d'arrêter l'eau d'un réseau ou d'une partie de réseau de ville pour créer un branchement, on fait une prise en charge à l'aide d'une machine à percer les conduites, dont le foret passe dans la lanterne du robinet de branchement (modèle à boisseau) que l'on ferme dès que la prise est faite. 1, record 5, French, - machine%20%C3%A0%20percer%20les%20conduites
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-10-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Road Networks
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- avenue
1, record 6, English, avenue
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ave 2, record 6, English, ave
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wide or main street. 2, record 6, English, - avenue
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Réseaux routiers
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- avenue
1, record 6, French, avenue
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- av. 2, record 6, French, av%2E
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Voie de communication urbaine plus large que les rues, desservant un quartier ou une partie d'une ville, ou pouvant conduire à un lieu bien identifié. 3, record 6, French, - avenue
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avenue : terme et définition normalisés par l'OQLF. 2, record 6, French, - avenue
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Redes viales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- avenida
1, record 6, Spanish, avenida
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Calle ancha con árboles, en una población. 2, record 6, Spanish, - avenida
Record 7 - internal organization data 2014-01-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
- Statistical Surveys
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- civic address
1, record 7, English, civic%20address
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- street address 2, record 7, English, street%20address
correct
- municipal address 3, record 7, English, municipal%20address
correct
- location address 4, record 7, English, location%20address
correct
- physical address 5, record 7, English, physical%20address
correct
- address 6, record 7, English, address
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A set of] information required to identify the specific location of a residence or business. 6, record 7, English, - civic%20address
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The main elements of a civic address are the civic number, the street name, the street type, the municipality name, the name or abbreviation of the province or territory and the postal code. 7, record 7, English, - civic%20address
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
civic address; street address; location address: terms related to business surveys. 4, record 7, English, - civic%20address
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- adresse municipale
1, record 7, French, adresse%20municipale
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- adresse de voirie 2, record 7, French, adresse%20de%20voirie
correct, feminine noun
- adresse réelle 3, record 7, French, adresse%20r%C3%A9elle
correct, feminine noun
- adresse 4, record 7, French, adresse
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Ensemble d'information] qui permet de déterminer l'emplacement précis d’un domicile ou d'une entreprise. 4, record 7, French, - adresse%20municipale
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les principaux éléments d'une adresse municipale sont le numéro municipal, le nom de la rue, le type de rue, le nom de la municipalité, le nom ou l'abréviation de la province ou du territoire et le code postal. 5, record 7, French, - adresse%20municipale
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
adresse de voirie : terme relatif aux enquêtes-entreprises. 6, record 7, French, - adresse%20municipale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-09-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- corporation cock
1, record 8, English, corporation%20cock
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- corporation stop 2, record 8, English, corporation%20stop
correct, officially approved
- corporation valve 3, record 8, English, corporation%20valve
correct
- ferrule 4, record 8, English, ferrule
- take-off valve 5, record 8, English, take%2Doff%20valve
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A valve for joining a service pipe to a street water main. 4, record 8, English, - corporation%20cock
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is usually owned and operated by the water utility or department. It cannot be operated from the surface. 4, record 8, English, - corporation%20cock
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
corporation cock; corporation stop: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 6, record 8, English, - corporation%20cock
Record 8, Key term(s)
- take off valve
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Distribution de l'eau
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- robinet de branchement
1, record 8, French, robinet%20de%20branchement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- robinet de prise 2, record 8, French, robinet%20de%20prise
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Robinet reliant la source d'alimentation à la canalisation et permettant d'en régler le débit. 3, record 8, French, - robinet%20de%20branchement
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le branchement est l'ouvrage qu'exécute sur la voie publique la Compagnie concessionnaire pour amener l'eau de la conduite du réseau public dans la propriété de l'abonné. Le branchement sur voie publique comporte toujours un robinet de branchement (placé sous bouche à clé), accessible seulement aux fontainiers et aux pompiers. 1, record 8, French, - robinet%20de%20branchement
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
robinet de prise : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 8, French, - robinet%20de%20branchement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-09-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Road Networks
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- road
1, record 9, English, road
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A strip of land set apart for passage, public or private, especially of vehicles. 1, record 9, English, - road
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In current usage, "road" is applied as a general term for all broad main ways that have a smoothed or paved surface. A road in a city is usually called a "street. "The English word "route" is more specific than "road. "It usually refers to an indirect way of reaching a certain point or to a course taken to reach a destination, thus a "route" can include many roads. Vehicular ways of secondary importance in rural areas are often called "roads, "while those of primary importance are called "highways. " 1, record 9, English, - road
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Réseaux routiers
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- chemin
1, record 9, French, chemin
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Voie spécialement aménagée dans la campagne (par opposition à rue) pour permettre d'aller sans difficulté d'un lieu à l'autre. 2, record 9, French, - chemin
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Redes viales
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- camino
1, record 9, Spanish, camino
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
camino: Término utilizado por la Asociación Mundial de la Carretera. 2, record 9, Spanish, - camino
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-04-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Rail Networks
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Oshawa Railway Company
1, record 10, English, Oshawa%20Railway%20Company
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- OR 1, record 10, English, OR
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Oshawa Railway Company was born in 1895, and effectively died on May 2, 1964 when the line was 100% dieselized by the CNR, however, power was not shut off until July 2, 1964. The OR was built, as most railways were, to provide both freight and passenger service. In the case of the OR, its operation was confined to the City of Oshawa even though they operated a number of passenger cars that would have been more suited to interurban operation. The main passenger line ran in a north-south direction on Simcoe Street, from Ross’ Corners down to Lakeview Park on the shores of Lake Ontario. When passenger service ended in 1940, several cars were re-distributed among other Canadian National Electric Railway lines where they saw many more years of use. 1, record 10, English, - Oshawa%20Railway%20Company
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Réseaux ferroviaires
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Oshawa Railway Company
1, record 10, French, Oshawa%20Railway%20Company
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- OR 1, record 10, French, OR
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2007-02-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Exhibitions (Arts and Culture)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Expo 86
1, record 11, English, Expo%2086
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
World exposition sanctioned by the International Bureau of Expositions, held in Vancouver 2 May-30 Oct. 1986. The theme, Transportation and Communication, celebrated the centenaires of the founding of Vancouver and the arrival on the Pacific coast of the first passenger train. Fifty-four governments and industries from six continents participated and there were over 22 million individual visits to the site. The commissioner general was Patrick Reid. Located along Vancouver's inner-city waterway, the 70 hectare site featured over 80 pavilions and many indoor and outdoor performance venues, including the Xerox International Theatre, a 1500-seat outdoor amphitheatre; The Big House, a 400-seat theatre of longhouse design; The Barn, a 300-seat proscenium theatre; and the Street of the Expo site on which a street festival took place throughout the exposition's run. The Canadian Pavilion, separate from the main site accessible to visitors by a four--minute ride on Vancouver's new Advanced Light Rapid Transit system, housed five performance spaces including a 500-seat outdoor amphitheatre, the 380-seat Amiga Studio(the exhibition's only enclosed theatre), and the 350-seat Inner Stage. 1, record 11, English, - Expo%2086
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Expositions (Arts et Culture)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Expo 86
1, record 11, French, Expo%2086
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exposition universelle sanctionnée par le Bureau des expositions internationales et tenue à Vancouver du 2 mai au 30 octobre 1986. Le thème, Transport et Communication, soulignait les centenaires de la fondation de Vancouver et de l'arrivée sur la côte du Pacifique du premier train de voyageurs. Cinquante-quatre gouvernements et industries de six continents y ont participé et plus de 22 millions de visiteurs ont été accueillis sur le site. Le commissaire général était Patrick Reid. Construit le long de la voie d'eau au centre-ville de Vancouver, le site de 70 hectares logeait plus de 80 pavillons et plusieurs lieux couverts et en plein air pour accueillir des spectacles, dont le Xerox International Theatre, un amphithéâtre de 1 500 places en plein air; The Big House, un théâtre de 400 places sur le modèle d'une «longhouse» amérindienne; The Barn, un théâtre de 300 places avec proscenium; et la rue du site de l'Expo où un festival prenait place pendant toute la durée de l'exposition. Le pavillon canadien, séparé du site principal mais accessible aux visiteurs en quatre minutes à bord du nouveau système de transit rapide et léger de Vancouver, abritait cinq lieux d'attractions dont un amphithéâtre à ciel ouvert de 500 places, l'Amiga Studio de 380 places (le seul théâtre fermé de l'exposition), et la Scène intérieure de 350 places. 1, record 11, French, - Expo%2086
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2004-02-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Road Transport)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- 3 way stop
1, record 12, English, 3%20way%20stop
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- 3-way stop 2, record 12, English, 3%2Dway%20stop
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Directions : From South Highway 27 make left onto Highway 80, turn right at second stoplight. This is Main Street. Follow road past courthouse, take left at first light make left at the 3 way stop. 2, record 12, English, - 3%20way%20stop
Record 12, Key term(s)
- three-way stop
- three way stop
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation routière
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- arrêt trois sens
1, record 12, French, arr%C3%AAt%20trois%20sens
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- arrêt à trois sens 2, record 12, French, arr%C3%AAt%20%C3%A0%20trois%20sens
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si vous vous engagez à peu près en même temps qu'un autre véhicule dans une intersection non réglementée (panneaux d'arrêt trois ou quatre sens), vous devez céder le passage au conducteur à votre droite. 1, record 12, French, - arr%C3%AAt%20trois%20sens
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Installation d'un arrêt à trois sens devant l'école, après l'envoi de lettres à la ville de Gloucester. 2, record 12, French, - arr%C3%AAt%20trois%20sens
Record 12, Key term(s)
- arrêt 3 sens
- arrêt à 3 sens
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2003-05-06
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Urban Planning
- Road Networks
- Road Traffic
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- cross street
1, record 13, English, cross%20street
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A street intersecting a main thoroughfare especially at right angles and continuous on both sides of it. 2, record 13, English, - cross%20street
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A stree crossing another street, or one running transversely to main streets. 3, record 13, English, - cross%20street
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement urbain
- Réseaux routiers
- Circulation routière
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- rue transversale
1, record 13, French, rue%20transversale
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la ville, presque carrée, est traversée par trois rues parallèles et une rue transversale moderne. 2, record 13, French, - rue%20transversale
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Traverser tout droit la croisée avec feux, tourner à gauche à la prochaine rue transversale [...] et continuer jusqu'à la fin de la rue. 3, record 13, French, - rue%20transversale
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
transversale : Se dit d'une voie (route, chemin, rue, etc.) qui coupe à angle droit une autre voie plus importante. 4, record 13, French, - rue%20transversale
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2003-05-06
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Urban Planning
- Road Networks
- Road Traffic
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- side street
1, record 14, English, side%20street
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A street leading away from a main street; an unimportant street or one carrying but little traffic. 2, record 14, English, - side%20street
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With Zina Street being a side street, the funding application was initially denied due to the financial support already being allocated to Broadway building owners. 3, record 14, English, - side%20street
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement urbain
- Réseaux routiers
- Circulation routière
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- rue secondaire
1, record 14, French, rue%20secondaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la solution proposée est la meilleure puisque à proximité du bâtiment. [...] elle n'a soulevé aucune observation de la part de [l']inspecteur de la signalisation routière au service cantonal des ponts et chaussées. La sortie des véhicules sur la voie publique est appréciée différemment lorsqu'il s'agit d'une rue principale ou d'une rue secondaire. 2, record 14, French, - rue%20secondaire
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La rue Zina étant une rue secondaire, la Ville a refusé dans un premier temps la demande des propriétaires à cause de l'aide déjà accordée aux projets de la rue Broadway. 3, record 14, French, - rue%20secondaire
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 CONT
On a coutume de regrouper les villages vaudois en quatre types : le village-rue construit le long d'une rue principale, éventuellement redoublée par une rue secondaire parallèle [...]; le village à structure rayonnante autour d'un point [...]; le village de formation médiévale où existe un noyau ancien compact [...]; le village «aggloméré» groupé sans règles particulières. 4, record 14, French, - rue%20secondaire
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1999-10-17
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Marketing
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- recreational shopping 1, record 15, English, recreational%20shopping
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
No waiting for the mall or the stoves along Main Street to open, unless you want to do some recreational shopping. 1, record 15, English, - recreational%20shopping
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Commercialisation
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- magasinage de divertissement
1, record 15, French, magasinage%20de%20divertissement
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1996-04-30
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- North Main Strategic Development
1, record 16, English, North%20Main%20Strategic%20Development
correct, Canada
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Component of the North Main Street Development program of the Winnipeg Development Agreement signed between the government of Canada and the government of Winnipeg. 1, record 16, English, - North%20Main%20Strategic%20Development
Record 16, Key term(s)
- North Main Strategic Development Program
- North Main Strategic Development Programme
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Développement stratégique du secteur de la rue North Main
1, record 16, French, D%C3%A9veloppement%20strat%C3%A9gique%20du%20secteur%20de%20la%20rue%20North%20Main
correct, Canada
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Composante du programme Développement du secteur de la rue North Main de l'Entente sur le développement de Winnipeg signée entre le gouvernement du Canada et le gouvernement du Manitoba. 1, record 16, French, - D%C3%A9veloppement%20strat%C3%A9gique%20du%20secteur%20de%20la%20rue%20North%20Main
Record 16, Key term(s)
- Programme sur le développement stratégique du secteur de la rue North Main
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1996-04-30
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- North Main Economic Development
1, record 17, English, North%20Main%20Economic%20Development
correct, Canada
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Component of the North Main Street Development program. This program is a component of the Winnipeg Development Agreement signed between the government of Canada and the government of Manitoba. 1, record 17, English, - North%20Main%20Economic%20Development
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- Développement économique du secteur de la rue North Main
1, record 17, French, D%C3%A9veloppement%20%C3%A9conomique%20du%20secteur%20de%20la%20rue%20North%20Main
correct, Canada
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Composante du programme Développement du secteur de la rue North Main. Ce programme est une composante de l'Entente sur le développement de Winnipeg signée entre le gouvernement du Canada et le gouvernement du Manitoba. 1, record 17, French, - D%C3%A9veloppement%20%C3%A9conomique%20du%20secteur%20de%20la%20rue%20North%20Main
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1996-04-30
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Aboriginal Community Facility
1, record 18, English, Aboriginal%20Community%20Facility
correct, Canada
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Component of the North Main Street Development program. This program is a component of the Winnipeg Development Agreement signed between the government of Canada and the government of Manitoba. 1, record 18, English, - Aboriginal%20Community%20Facility
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- Centre communautaire autochtone
1, record 18, French, Centre%20communautaire%20autochtone
correct, Canada
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Composante du programme Développement du secteur de la rue North Main.Ce programme est une composante de l'Entente sur le développement de Winnipeg signée entre le gouvernement du Canada et le gouvernement du Manitoba. 1, record 18, French, - Centre%20communautaire%20autochtone
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1996-01-31
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
- Urban Planning
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- decumanus
1, record 19, English, decumanus
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
in ancient Rome, the main east-west street. 2, record 19, English, - decumanus
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
- Aménagement urbain
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- decumanus
1, record 19, French, decumanus
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Voie principale est-ouest des villes étrusques et romaines. 2, record 19, French, - decumanus
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1993-04-08
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- flexible goose neck 1, record 20, English, flexible%20goose%20neck
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The service pipe is either connected rigidly to the street main or is a flexible goose neck, fastened by means of a corporation stop tapped into the main.... The goose neck is used to avoid breakage of the line due to sudden shocks or settlement. 1, record 20, English, - flexible%20goose%20neck
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Distribution de l'eau
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- canalisation à col de cygne flexible
1, record 20, French, canalisation%20%C3%A0%20col%20de%20cygne%20flexible
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le branchement de service peut être raccordé d'une manière rigide à la conduite principale de la municipalité; il peut s'agir également d'une canalisation à col de cygne flexible terminé par un robinet de prise piqué sur la conduite principale. (...) Le col de cygne sert à prévenir toute rupture de la canalisation qui pourrait être provoquée par un choc ou un affaissement soudain. 1, record 20, French, - canalisation%20%C3%A0%20col%20de%20cygne%20flexible
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1993-03-24
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Signage
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- directory
1, record 21, English, directory
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- directory board 2, record 21, English, directory%20board
correct
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tablet or sectional strips on the wall of the entry of a building bearing the names of occupants with indication of the floor level and room numbers of each. 3, record 21, English, - directory
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is the responsibility of Public Works Canada to provide all signage necessary to direct the public from the street or highway to the door of the occupant. Generally, this is achieved by :... a main lobby directory board indicating the location(i. e. floor number) of each occupant; a floor directory board indicating the room number or area of the occupant;... 4, record 21, English, - directory
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (panneaux)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- tableau répertoire
1, record 21, French, tableau%20r%C3%A9pertoire
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- indicateur 2, record 21, French, indicateur
correct, masculine noun
- tableau indicateur 3, record 21, French, tableau%20indicateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tableau posé à l'entrée d'un immeuble et donnant la liste des occupants. 2, record 21, French, - tableau%20r%C3%A9pertoire
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un tableau indicateur principal est placé à l'entrée et il peut être nécessaire d'en placer un autre sur chaque étage, aux intersections. 4, record 21, French, - tableau%20r%C3%A9pertoire
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1992-01-27
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- actual length
1, record 22, English, actual%20length
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Determine the actual length of pipe from the street water main to the furthest top fixture served. Since the sizes of the pipes are not known, the exact equivalent lengths of the various fittings cannot be accurately determined, but is generally approximately 50% of the actual pipe length. 1, record 22, English, - actual%20length
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- longueur réelle
1, record 22, French, longueur%20r%C3%A9elle
feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Déterminer la longueur réelle de tuyau entre la conduite publique et l'appareil sanitaire se trouvant au point le plus élevé du réseau. Comme les grosseurs de tuyau ne sont pas connues, les longueurs équivalentes des divers raccords ne peuvent être déterminées avec exactitude mais, en général, elles correspondent à environ 50% de la longueur réelle de tuyau. 1, record 22, French, - longueur%20r%C3%A9elle
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1991-08-13
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- National and International Economics
- Industry-Government Relations (Econ.)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- traditional services
1, record 23, English, traditional%20services
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a typology for services which organizes the service sector into three subsectors - dynamic, traditional and nonmarket services. 1, record 23, English, - traditional%20services
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The traditional-service subsector consists of retail trade; accommodation, food, and beverages; amusement and recreation; and personal services. Also included in the traditional services subsector is that part of the education and health industries that operates in the business sector of the Canadian economy(as opposed to the bulk of those industries that is found in the nonmarket sector). These industries are "traditional" in the sense that they represent the old "Main Street" variety of services. It would be a mistake, however, not to recognize the changes that are taking place within this subsector. 1, record 23, English, - traditional%20services
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This classification scheme is organized according to Statistics Canada’s Standard Industrial Classification (1980). 1, record 23, English, - traditional%20services
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Relations de l'industrie avec l'État (Écon.)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- services traditionnels
1, record 23, French, services%20traditionnels
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] une classification des services comprenant trois sous-secteurs, soit les services dynamiques, traditionnels et non commerciaux. 1, record 23, French, - services%20traditionnels
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le sous-secteur des services traditionnels comprend le commerce de détail, l'hébergement et les repas, les divertissements et loisirs, ainsi que les services personnels. Le segment des industries de l'éducation et de la santé qui se trouve dans le secteur des entreprises de l'économie canadienne (la plus grande partie de ces industries se trouve dans le secteur non commercial) est aussi inclus dans le secteur des services traditionnels. Ces industries sont «traditionnelles» en ce sens qu'elles représentent les services qui ont «pignon sur rue» depuis longtemps. Ce serait une erreur, toutefois, de ne pas reconnaître les changements qui se produisent au sein de ce sous-secteur. 1, record 23, French, - services%20traditionnels
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce système de classification est structuré conformément à la classification type des industries de Statistique Canada (1980). 1, record 23, French, - services%20traditionnels
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1986-02-13
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
- Public Utilities (Civil Engineering)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- street main
1, record 24, English, street%20main
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- public distribution main 2, record 24, English, public%20distribution%20main
correct
- city main 3, record 24, English, city%20main
correct
- street water main 4, record 24, English, street%20water%20main
proposal
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Friction loss... must be... measured so that pressure can be provided, either from the street main or... pumping equipment in the building, sufficient to overcome the friction in the pipes. 1, record 24, English, - street%20main
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Distribution de l'eau
- Services d'utilité publique (Génie civil)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- conduite de ville
1, record 24, French, conduite%20de%20ville
correct, feminine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- conduite publique 2, record 24, French, conduite%20publique
correct, feminine noun
- canalisation de distribution publique 3, record 24, French, canalisation%20de%20distribution%20publique
correct, feminine noun
- distribution publique 3, record 24, French, distribution%20publique
correct, feminine noun
- canalisation publique 4, record 24, French, canalisation%20publique
correct, feminine noun
- conduite d'eau de la ville 5, record 24, French, conduite%20d%27eau%20de%20la%20ville
correct, feminine noun
- conduite municipale 6, record 24, French, conduite%20municipale
proposal, feminine noun
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bouches d'incendie. Elles permettent d'utiliser l'eau sous pression des conduites de ville alimentées par des réservoirs placés à un certain niveau. 7, record 24, French, - conduite%20de%20ville
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1983-05-02
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- high street 1, record 25, English, high%20street
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the main street 1, record 25, English, - high%20street
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- grand'rue 1, record 25, French, grand%27rue
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
- Plumbing
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- make a service connection
1, record 26, English, make%20a%20service%20connection
verb
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
when a service connection(...) is made, a hole is taped in the street main and the corporation cock is inserted. 1, record 26, English, - make%20a%20service%20connection
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Distribution de l'eau
- Plomberie
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- établir un branchement 1, record 26, French, %C3%A9tablir%20un%20branchement
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mais la règle reste d'établir pour des installations importantes un branchement particulier pour l'Incendie, comme le prescrit le décret. 1, record 26, French, - %C3%A9tablir%20un%20branchement
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
- Plumbing
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- make a service connection
1, record 27, English, make%20a%20service%20connection
verb
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
when a service connection(...) is made, a hole is tapped in the street main and the corporation cock is inserted. 1, record 27, English, - make%20a%20service%20connection
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Distribution de l'eau
- Plomberie
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- créer un branchement 1, record 27, French, cr%C3%A9er%20un%20branchement
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
comme il ne peut être question d'arrêter l'eau (...) d'une partie de réseau de ville pour --, on fait une prise en charge à l'aide d'une machine à percer les conduites 1, record 27, French, - cr%C3%A9er%20un%20branchement
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
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