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PASS CENTRE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Research Laboratories and Centres
- Indigenous Sociology
- Environmental Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Mi'kmaq Environmental Learning Centre
1, record 1, English, Mi%27kmaq%20Environmental%20Learning%20Centre
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MELC 1, record 1, English, MELC
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mi’kmaq Environmental Learning Centre [(MELC) ] is a tribute to Mi’kmaq Elders who generously share their knowledge on... traditional values and perspectives. MELC' s objective is to keep these teachings alive [to pass them on] for the benefit of future generations. 2, record 1, English, - Mi%27kmaq%20Environmental%20Learning%20Centre
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Mikmaq Environmental Learning Centre
- Mikmaq Environmental Learning Center
- Mi'kmaq Environmental Learning Center
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Laboratoires et centres de recherche
- Sociologie des Autochtones
- Gestion environnementale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Mi'kmaq Environmental Learning Centre
1, record 1, French, Mi%27kmaq%20Environmental%20Learning%20Centre
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MELC 1, record 1, French, MELC
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Centre d'apprentissage environnemental micmac 2, record 1, French, Centre%20d%27apprentissage%20environnemental%20micmac
unofficial, see observation, masculine noun, Nova Scotia
- CAEM 2, record 1, French, CAEM
unofficial, see observation, masculine noun, Nova Scotia
- CAEM 2, record 1, French, CAEM
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Centre d'apprentissage environnemental micmac; CAEM: bien que cette appellation et son acronyme soient utilisés, ils ne sont pas officiels. 3, record 1, French, - Mi%27kmaq%20Environmental%20Learning%20Centre
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Mikmaq Environmental Learning Centre
- Mikmaq Environmental Learning Center
- Mi'kmaq Environmental Learning Center
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-04-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Office Furniture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- scoop
1, record 2, English, scoop
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[These] worksurfaces, available in high and low pressure laminates with PVC [polyvinyl chloride] edging, feature a single scoop … at the centre of the rear edge. … While scoops allow for equipment cord plugs to pass between worksurface and floor level, the gap(running between the scoops) provides freedom of placement for table mounted flat monitor arm, cords and equipment on the worksurface. 1, record 2, English, - scoop
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier de bureau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- découpe
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9coupe
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les surfaces de travail […], offertes en stratifié haute pression ou en mélamine avec un chant en PVC [polychlorure de vinyle], comportent une découpe au centre de la face arrière […] Alors que les découpes permettent d'acheminer les câbles électriques entre la surface de travail et le plancher, le dégagement (entre les découpes) permet d'installer un support d'écran monté à la table et d'y placer des câbles ou du matériel de bureau. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9coupe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-12-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- landfall
1, record 3, English, landfall
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The central pressure of Maria at landfall was estimated to be 985 millibars and the storm's strongest winds were to the right of its track. At landfall the highest winds were located far enough from the storm's centre that they did not pass over land. 1, record 3, English, - landfall
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- arrivée à terre
1, record 3, French, arriv%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20terre
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À l'endroit où Maria a touché terre, sa pression centrale a été estimée à 985 millibars, les vents les plus forts de la tempête se trouvant à droite de sa trajectoire. À l'arrivée à terre, les vents les plus forts se situaient suffisamment loin du centre de la tempête pour ne pas souffler sur les terres. 1, record 3, French, - arriv%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20terre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-06-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- railway centre
1, record 4, English, railway%20centre
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- railway junction 2, record 4, English, railway%20junction
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cranbrook became the railway centre of the East Kootenay in British Columbia once the Crowsnest Pass Route was in operation in 1898 and Nelson was its counterpart to the west. As division points, they were the places where large yards, engine servicing facilities and terminal offices were located. 3, record 4, English, - railway%20centre
Record 4, Key term(s)
- railway center
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transport par rail
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- nœud ferroviaire
1, record 4, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20ferroviaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace géographique dénommé rassemblant une collection d'objets ferroviaires[, qui peuvent être des gares, des tunnels, des viaducs ou des dépôts]. 2, record 4, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20ferroviaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-01-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cathode-ray tube display
1, record 5, English, cathode%2Dray%20tube%20display
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- CRT display 2, record 5, English, CRT%20display
correct
- cathode ray tube display 3, record 5, English, cathode%20ray%20tube%20display
correct
- cathode-ray-tube display 4, record 5, English, cathode%2Dray%2Dtube%20display
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A sweep ramp provides the tuning voltage for a voltage-tuned oscillator and is simultaneously applied to the horizontal-deflection system of a cathode-ray-tube display. The local-oscillator frequency is mixed with the input signal to produce an intermediate frequency (IF). The IF is detected, filtered, and applied to the vertical deflection plates of the CRT [cathode-ray-tube]. 5, record 5, English, - cathode%2Dray%20tube%20display
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The receiver has to have suitable pass band characteristics to deal with the pulse modulation side bands, and must be free from paralysis following reception of a large signal... Its output is rectified and amplified and applied to the cathode-ray tube display, either as a deflexion or an intensity modulation. The cathode-ray tube is also supplied with a range time base..., synchronized to the pulse transmission, and suitable calibration devices... are usually also necessary. The form of the display unit depends on the particular radar application, and on what coordinate or coordinates other than range are to be presented. For example, in the plan position indicator the time base starts from the centre of the tube and goes radically outwards in a direction depending on the azimuth of the beamed aerials(which sweeps continuously), and the signal is presented as a spot intensifier. 6, record 5, English, - cathode%2Dray%20tube%20display
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- indicateur cathodique
1, record 5, French, indicateur%20cathodique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-12-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Wood Sawing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- fully quarter-sawing
1, record 6, English, fully%20quarter%2Dsawing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lengthwise sawing method consisting of sawing logs into four parts by using perpendicular cuts that intersect at the middle, then retaking each quarter and cutting it so as to have the sawing plane pass through the centre of the tree or parallel to the medullary rays. 1, record 6, English, - fully%20quarter%2Dsawing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sciage du bois
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- débit sur maille
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9bit%20sur%20maille
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode de débitage en long qui consiste à découper des billes en quatre parties par des traits de scie perpendiculaires qui se croisent au centre, puis à reprendre chaque quartier pour le débiter en faisant passer le plan de sciage par le centre de l'arbre ou parallèlement aux rayons médullaires. 2, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9bit%20sur%20maille
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-06-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- The Stars (Astronomy)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- eclipsing binary
1, record 7, English, eclipsing%20binary
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- eclipsing binary star 2, record 7, English, eclipsing%20binary%20star
- eclipsing variable star 2, record 7, English, eclipsing%20variable%20star
- photometric binary star 2, record 7, English, photometric%20binary%20star
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
two stars revolving about their common centre of mass in an orbit whose plane passes through or very near the Earth. An observer on the Earth thus sees one star pass periodically over the face of another and diminish its light through an eclipse. The star Algol was the first eclipsing binary to be discovered. 3, record 7, English, - eclipsing%20binary
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Étoiles (Astronomie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- binaire à éclipse
1, record 7, French, binaire%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9clipse
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- étoile double à éclipse 2, record 7, French, %C3%A9toile%20double%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9clipse
correct, feminine noun
- binaire à éclipses 3, record 7, French, binaire%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9clipses
correct, feminine noun
- étoile double photométrique 4, record 7, French, %C3%A9toile%20double%20photom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
- système binaire à éclipse 2, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20binaire%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9clipse
correct, masculine noun
- binaire photométrique 5, record 7, French, binaire%20photom%C3%A9trique
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étoile qui se révèle double par l'existence d'une courbe de lumière périodique particulière due à des effets géométriques. 2, record 7, French, - binaire%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9clipse
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plupart des binaires, telle Algol, dites à éclipse ont de courtes périodes de révolution, souvent moins de dix jours. On connaît cependant des exceptions: il existe des systèmes dont les périodes sont supérieures à un an. La binaire à éclipse VV Cephei a quant à elle une période de plus de vingt ans. 1, record 7, French, - binaire%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9clipse
Record 7, Key term(s)
- binaire à éclipses
- étoile double à éclipses
- système binaire à éclipses
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-12-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- monocable bridge
1, record 8, English, monocable%20bridge
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Steel cable-braced bridges... The first monocable bridge was built over the Elbe at Hamburg(1961). The 564-foot... span was braced by cables only on the longitudinal centre line of the bridge. The towers over which they pass consist of single posts with roadways on either side... Monocables have only about 70 percent of the weight of dual cables, because they are less affected by asymmetric live load. 1, record 8, English, - monocable%20bridge
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pont à câble porteur unique
1, record 8, French, pont%20%C3%A0%20c%C3%A2ble%20porteur%20unique
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- pont monocâble 1, record 8, French, pont%20monoc%C3%A2ble
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le domaine des interventions en sites exceptionnels, l'année 1998 a été pour les équipes de la société ELITE l'occasion de relever un défi technique particulièrement audacieux : la pose de la passerelle provisoire pour le déroulage du câble porteur du pont suspendu au Viaduc de Chavanon sur l'Autoroute A.89. 2, record 8, French, - pont%20%C3%A0%20c%C3%A2ble%20porteur%20unique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Voir la fiche «pont à câbles porteurs / cable supported bridge». 1, record 8, French, - pont%20%C3%A0%20c%C3%A2ble%20porteur%20unique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-08-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Rogers Pass Information Centre
1, record 9, English, Rogers%20Pass%20Information%20Centre
correct, British Columbia
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Park is open year-round and the Rogers Pass Information Centre is open 5 days a week. There are 2 campgrounds in the park containing 77 campsites. Glacier also has some designated backcountry camping areas as well as areas where random camping is allowed. Backcountry campers are not required to register, however there is a voluntary registration program. Visitors should check with the park in advance of their trip to find out what services are provided. Visitors overnighting in the backcountry are required to purchase Wilderness Passes(based on the number of nights stayed), this in addition to a daily park pass. The Rogers Pass Information Centre is the main interpretive and general information centre for Glacier National Park. The Rogers Pass Information Centre is located in the heart of the park. It is 70 kms east of Revelstoke, B. C. and 80 kms west of Golden, B. C. The Centre is open daily, mid-May through September and December through March, the remainder of the year the Centre is open 5 days a week. 1, record 9, English, - Rogers%20Pass%20Information%20Centre
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Rogers Pass Information Centre
1, record 9, French, Rogers%20Pass%20Information%20Centre
correct, British Columbia
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Centre de renseignements du Col-Rogers
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-08-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Geographical Names
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Tractor Sheds picnic area
1, record 10, English, Tractor%20Sheds%20picnic%20area
correct, British Columbia
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rails Trail from the Rogers Pass Centre to the Summit Monument. Along the way you pass by the remains of several old snowsheds. Nearby, the Tractor Sheds picnic area commemorates the historic route of the railway, and the completion of the Trans-Canada Highway. 1, record 10, English, - Tractor%20Sheds%20picnic%20area
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Noms géographiques
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Tractor Sheds picnic area
1, record 10, French, Tractor%20Sheds%20picnic%20area
correct, British Columbia
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Key term(s)
- terrain de pique-nique des Hangars
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1988-06-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- swing railroad bridge
1, record 11, English, swing%20railroad%20bridge
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- pivot railroad bridge 2, record 11, English, pivot%20railroad%20bridge
- turn railroad bridge 2, record 11, English, turn%20railroad%20bridge
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Swing bridge or pivot bridge or turn bridge. A movable bridge that swings on a vertical pivot at its centre, to allow vessels to pass. 3, record 11, English, - swing%20railroad%20bridge
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See records swing bridge and railroad bridge. 2, record 11, English, - swing%20railroad%20bridge
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- pont-rail tournant
1, record 11, French, pont%2Drail%20tournant
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- pont ferroviaire tournant 1, record 11, French, pont%20ferroviaire%20tournant
proposal, masculine noun
- pont de chemin de fer tournant 1, record 11, French, pont%20de%20chemin%20de%20fer%20tournant
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les ponts tournants (...) Le plus long du monde est un pont-rail (...) 2, record 11, French, - pont%2Drail%20tournant
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1979-08-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- legal pass
1, record 12, English, legal%20pass
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The puck is passed from a player over the blue line to player over the centre red line. Legal pass. 1, record 12, English, - legal%20pass
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See section VII no (b) 1 in ACHA-10E level 1. 2, record 12, English, - legal%20pass
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- passe permise 1, record 12, French, passe%20permise
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- passe réglementaire 2, record 12, French, passe%20r%C3%A9glementaire
see observation
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La rondelle est passée d'un joueur qui a dépassé la ligne bleue vers un joueur qui a dépassé la ligne centrale. Passe permise. 1, record 12, French, - passe%20permise
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«passe réglementaire» : Selon le comité d'uniformisation de hockey, cet équivalent est un synonyme exact. 2, record 12, French, - passe%20permise
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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