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ROOM BLOCK [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-07-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Parliamentary Language
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Confederation Hall
1, record 1, English, Confederation%20Hall
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Rotunda 2, record 1, English, Rotunda
unofficial, see observation, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Confederation Hall is a circular room that can be accessed from the main entrance of the Centre Block, on Parliament Hill. 3, record 1, English, - Confederation%20Hall
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Rotunda: This designation is used but is not official. 3, record 1, English, - Confederation%20Hall
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Hall de la Confédération
1, record 1, French, Hall%20de%20la%20Conf%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Rotonde 2, record 1, French, Rotonde
unofficial, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Hall de la Confédération est une salle circulaire à laquelle on accède depuis l'entrée principale de l'édifice du Centre situé sur la Colline du Parlement. 3, record 1, French, - Hall%20de%20la%20Conf%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Rotonde : Bien que cette désignation soit utilisée, elle n'est pas officielle. 3, record 1, French, - Hall%20de%20la%20Conf%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-09-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Collaboration with the FAO
- Pumps
- Commercial Fishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hydraulic fish pump
1, record 2, English, hydraulic%20fish%20pump
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Smaller seines are hauled on board with the aid of a hydraulic winch called a power block, or for larger seines, a hydraulic fish pump is used to vacuum the catch from the seine while in the water. In all these cases, hydraulic power is either provided by a pump driven by the main engine or by an auxiliary power unit in the engine room... 2, record 2, English, - hydraulic%20fish%20pump
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Collaboration avec la FAO
- Pompes
- Pêche commerciale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pompe à poisson hydraulique
1, record 2, French, pompe%20%C3%A0%20poisson%20hydraulique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-09-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Parliamentary Language
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- House of Commons Chamber
1, record 3, English, House%20of%20Commons%20Chamber
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Located on the west side of the building, the House of Commons Chamber is the most spacious room of the Centre Block. 2, record 3, English, - House%20of%20Commons%20Chamber
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Chambre des communes
1, record 3, French, Chambre%20des%20communes
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- salle de séance de la Chambre des communes 2, record 3, French, salle%20de%20s%C3%A9ance%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Située dans l'aile ouest du bâtiment, la Chambre des communes est la salle la plus spacieuse de l'édifice du Centre. 3, record 3, French, - Chambre%20des%20communes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le fauteuil du Président dans la salle de séance de la Chambre des communes est un excellent exemple d'objet pouvant remplir à la fois une fonction symbolique et fonctionnelle. 4, record 3, French, - Chambre%20des%20communes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Cámara de los Comunes
1, record 3, Spanish, C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-08-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Practice (Hotels)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- room block
1, record 4, English, room%20block
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- hotel block 2, record 4, English, hotel%20block
correct
- block of rooms 3, record 4, English, block%20of%20rooms
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A number of rooms reserved by a single customer in the same hotel for a large group of people. 4, record 4, English, - room%20block
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... site selection plays an important role in managing your room block. If you know how your group reacts to various types of destinations, you’ll be better prepared to block the appropriate number of rooms. 2, record 4, English, - room%20block
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation hôtelière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bloc de chambres
1, record 4, French, bloc%20de%20chambres
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de chambres réservées par un seul client dans un même hôtel pour un grand nombre de personnes. 2, record 4, French, - bloc%20de%20chambres
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Réservez un bloc de chambres. Une fois l'hôtel identifié, il vous faudra savoir comment négocier un bloc de chambres. Commencez par réviser votre liste d'invités pour estimer combien de chambres pourraient être nécessaires. […] Si vous réservez 10 chambres ou plus, vous pourrez négocier un tarif préférentiel pour votre hébergement. 1, record 4, French, - bloc%20de%20chambres
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explotación comercial (Hotelería)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- bloque de habitaciones
1, record 4, Spanish, bloque%20de%20habitaciones
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de habitaciones reservadas por un solo cliente en el mismo hotel para un grupo numeroso de personas. 2, record 4, Spanish, - bloque%20de%20habitaciones
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-09-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Conference Titles
- Public Administration (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Bacon and Eggheads
1, record 5, English, Bacon%20and%20Eggheads
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This flagship series brings together Parliamentarians with experts across science and engineering, showcasing outstanding Canadian research accomplishments. Its purpose is to provide unbiased insight into topical scientific issues, within a non-partisan forum in which lobbying is not permitted. This prestigious forum represents a unique opportunity for scientists to communicate important findings to a distinguished and influential audience, which includes key decision-makers. The series is organized by PAGSE, an umbrella group of 25 + science and engineering organizations operating under the auspices of the Royal Society, and is cosponsored by NSERC. Breakfasts are held once-monthly in Room 200 of the West Block while Parliament is in session. 1, record 5, English, - Bacon%20and%20Eggheads
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conférences
- Administration publique (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Petit déjeuner avec des têtes à Papineau
1, record 5, French, Petit%20d%C3%A9jeuner%20avec%20des%20t%C3%AAtes%20%C3%A0%20Papineau
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Petit-déjeuner avec des têtes à Papineau 1, record 5, French, Petit%2Dd%C3%A9jeuner%20avec%20des%20t%C3%AAtes%20%C3%A0%20Papineau
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Partenariat en faveur des sciences et de la technologie (PFST), en collaboration avec le Conseil de rcherches en sciences naturelles et en génie (CRSNG), propose chaque mois un petit déjeuner-causerie organisé sur la Colline du Parlement sous le titre «Petit déjeuner avec des têtes à Papineau», qui a pour but de renseigner les parlementaires sur les derniers progrès scientifiques et technologiques. Le PFST est une association coopérative qui regroupe une vingtaine d'organismes nationaux dans le domaine des sciences et de la technologie représentant environ 50,000 individus membres provenant de l'industrie, du milieu universitaire et du gouvernement. Il a été constitué en 1995 à l'invitation de l'Académie des sciences de la Société royale du Canada pour représenter la collectivité des sciences et de l'ingénierie du Canada auprès du gouvernement du Canada. 1, record 5, French, - Petit%20d%C3%A9jeuner%20avec%20des%20t%C3%AAtes%20%C3%A0%20Papineau
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-06-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
- Railroad Safety
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- overlap
1, record 6, English, overlap
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The train stopped just inside Block 3 is protected by Signal A125, but only if the second train stops at the signal correctly. Should it run past the signal, it will get "tripped" by the trainstop of A125. However, there is insufficient room for the train to stop before it collides with the first train. The safe braking distance is too short. To overcome this situation, each signal is moved back a safe braking distance from the entrance to the block. This distance is called the overlap... The overlap now provides a safe braking distance for any train which overruns a signal so that there is no risk of it colliding with a stopped train in front. 2, record 6, English, - overlap
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chevauchement
1, record 6, French, chevauchement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-05-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Crop Protection
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Pesticide Awareness Day
1, record 7, English, Pesticide%20Awareness%20Day
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In June the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in favour of municipalities and their powers to ban the spraying of pesticides for cosmetic purposes. To celebrate this landmark decision a pesticide awarenessday will take place tomorrow in room 200 of the West Block. Citizen's groups, environmental and public health organizations and interested parliamentarians will discuss their experiences of pesticide use reduction. Displays and exhibits are part of the program. Organic food will be served. 1, record 7, English, - Pesticide%20Awareness%20Day
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Protection des végétaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Journée de sensibilisation aux dangers de l'utilisation des pesticides
1, record 7, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20de%20sensibilisation%20aux%20dangers%20de%20l%27utilisation%20des%20pesticides
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans une décision rendue en juin dernier, la Cour suprême du Canada a autorisé les autorités municipales à interdire l'épandage de pesticides à des fins esthétiques. Pour marquer cette décision historique, une Journée de sensibilisation aux dangers des pesticides sera organisée demain dans la pièce no 200 de l'édifice de l'Ouest. Des associations de citoyens, de défense de l'environnement et de santé publique et tous les parlementaires que la question intéresse y échangeront leurs expériences respectives en matière de réduction de l'utilisation des pesticides. Une exposition a été prévue ainsi que des présentations pédagogiques. Des aliments biologiques seront servis. 1, record 7, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20de%20sensibilisation%20aux%20dangers%20de%20l%27utilisation%20des%20pesticides
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-11-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Space Centres
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- seismic block
1, record 8, English, seismic%20block
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alenia Spazio's Turin Plant produces systems and subsystems for scientific satellites, manned spacecraft and associated payloads, launch and space transportation systems, with complete responsibility for research and development, integration and testing.... The Turin plant includes clean room environments and consolidated laboratory capabilities : a 1100 m² class 100. 000 clean room for the assembly and integration of space systems in which there is also an additional small(7 x 6. 5 m) class 100 clean room, equipped with a seismic block, for high accuracy alignment tests and for the integration of optical payloads. 2, record 8, English, - seismic%20block
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Centres spatiaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bloc sismique
1, record 8, French, bloc%20sismique
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- massif anti-sismique 1, record 8, French, massif%20anti%2Dsismique
masculine noun
- fondation sismique 1, record 8, French, fondation%20sismique
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-10-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Terra Cotta
- Masonry Materials
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- air brick
1, record 9, English, air%20brick
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A perforated block built into a wall to ventilate a room or the underside of a wooden floor. 2, record 9, English, - air%20brick
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Terres cuites
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- brique de ventilation
1, record 9, French, brique%20de%20ventilation
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brique creuse ou perforée placée dans un mur pour permettre le passage d'air. 2, record 9, French, - brique%20de%20ventilation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-11-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Photoengraving
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- flush blocking
1, record 10, English, flush%20blocking
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- flush mounting 1, record 10, English, flush%20mounting
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mounting a cut on a wooden block with a double-sided adhesive flush, i.e. even with the printing surface. 1, record 10, English, - flush%20blocking
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A flush-mounted cut("cliché monté à vif") means one on which the printing areas run right to the edge of the block, no room being left around the edges for nailing. 1, record 10, English, - flush%20blocking
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Photogravure
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- montage à fleur
1, record 10, French, montage%20%C3%A0%20fleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- montage à vif 1, record 10, French, montage%20%C3%A0%20vif
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manière de fixer un cliché à sa base sans se servir de clous. Ce montage tire son nom du fait que la plaque et sa base sont de mêmes dimensions. 1, record 10, French, - montage%20%C3%A0%20fleur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1988-02-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Concrete
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- block-forming machine
1, record 11, English, block%2Dforming%20machine
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- block-making machine 1, record 11, English, block%2Dmaking%20machine
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Block manufacture. Normally, the ingredients for concrete blocks are mixed in a paddle-type mixer, and the very dry mix is fed into a block-forming machine..., where the blocks are molded under heavy pressure and vibration. They are then transported to a curing room, or autoclave, where they are cured by steam, and from there to a storage yard. 1, record 11, English, - block%2Dforming%20machine
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Utilisation du béton
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- vibropondeuse
1, record 11, French, vibropondeuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- vibro-pondeuse 2, record 11, French, vibro%2Dpondeuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans l'industrie des agglomérés de ciment ou sur les chantiers du bâtiment, machine légère et mobile qui, comportant un moule et les organes de pilonnage, pose sur le sol ses produits finis avant de se déplacer. 1, record 11, French, - vibropondeuse
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les blocs de béton manufacturé. Leur fabrication [...] Le matériel utilisé pour fabriquer le béton est de préférence un malaxeur-mélangeur à mélange forcé, et on emploie pour le moulage des machines telles que presses, vibro-pondeuses [...], tables vibrantes, pondeuses à grand débit type Besser, etc. 2, record 11, French, - vibropondeuse
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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