TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
SIDE SLIT [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
- Spacecraft
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- star scanner
1, record 1, English, star%20scanner
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Star scanners are star trackers fixed to the side of a spinning spacecraft... The aperture of the camera is a small slit, and as the spacecraft spins the slit can scan a view of [the] star field around the spacecraft. 2, record 1, English, - star%20scanner
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
- Engins spatiaux
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capteur à balayage
1, record 1, French, capteur%20%C3%A0%20balayage
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
- Mosses and Related Plants
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mitrate
1, record 2, English, mitrate
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Calyptrae are of two types based on form. The cucullate type is slit up one side and sits like a hood over the capsule, and the mitrate type is conic and undivided or equally lobed at the base. 1, record 2, English, - mitrate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
- Mousses et plantes apparentées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mitré
1, record 2, French, mitr%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mitriforme 1, record 2, French, mitriforme
correct, less frequent
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Se dit d'une coiffe (sommet de la capsule)] conique, et non divisée ou également lobée à la base, comme une mitre d’évêque. 1, record 2, French, - mitr%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-04-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- shotgun chaps
1, record 3, English, shotgun%20chaps
correct, see observation, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- shotguns 1, record 3, English, shotguns
correct, see observation, noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shotgun chaps offer the rider a better grip on the saddle through leather to leather contact, and they protect his legs in brushy terrain. Made of slit cowhide, they cover the rider's legs and belt around the hips, the side zipper on each leg often being covered with fringe. 1, record 3, English, - shotgun%20chaps
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unlike the batwing chaps, shotguns zip tight the full length of the leg. They are required in many western horse show classes and are often decorated with silver buckles and conchas. 1, record 3, English, - shotgun%20chaps
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chaps: Used with a plural verb. 2, record 3, English, - shotgun%20chaps
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chaps à glissières
1, record 3, French, chaps%20%C3%A0%20glissi%C3%A8res
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- jambières de cuir à glissières 1, record 3, French, jambi%C3%A8res%20de%20cuir%20%C3%A0%20glissi%C3%A8res
correct, see observation, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chaps (chapareijos) sont des jambières de cuir qui procurent une meilleure adhérence, protègent les jambes des rugosités de la selle et aussi du froid et des intempéries. Il y en a deux styles : l'un ferme les jambières avec des agrafes; l'autre, qui est plus populaire, les ferme avec des fermeture-éclair. 2, record 3, French, - chaps%20%C3%A0%20glissi%C3%A8res
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il faut éviter de dire «chaps à fermeture éclair» ou «jambières à fermeture éclair» car «fermeture éclair» est une marque déposée. 1, record 3, French, - chaps%20%C3%A0%20glissi%C3%A8res
Record 3, Key term(s)
- chaps à fermeture éclair
- jambières à fermeture éclair
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-04-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Scientific Instruments
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Jordan sunshine recorder
1, record 4, English, Jordan%20sunshine%20recorder
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Jordan heliograph 2, record 4, English, Jordan%20heliograph
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sunshine recorder in which the time scale is supplied by the motion of the sun ... 3, record 4, English, - Jordan%20sunshine%20recorder
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Jordan sunshine recorder.... it consists of two opaque metal semicylinders mounted with their curved surfaces facing each other; each of the semicylinders has a short narrow slit in its flat side; sunlight entering one of the slits falls on light-sensitive paper(blueprint paper) which lines the curved side of the semicylinder. 3, record 4, English, - Jordan%20sunshine%20recorder
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Jordan recorder
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Instruments scientifiques
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- héliographe de Jordan
1, record 4, French, h%C3%A9liographe%20de%20Jordan
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- héliographe Jordan 2, record 4, French, h%C3%A9liographe%20Jordan
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil utilisé pour mesurer la durée de rayonnement solaire. 1, record 4, French, - h%C3%A9liographe%20de%20Jordan
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Héliographe de Jordan. [...] Il se compose de deux boîtes hémicylindriques, dont la paroi plane est perçée d'une petite fente à côté de laquelle se trouve un écran. Les deux boîtes sont supportées par une monture qu'on fixe sur un trépied au moyen d'un boulon. Les parois cylindriques des deux boîtes sont garnies à l'intérieur de papier héliosensible. Lorsque le Soleil brille, les rayons entrant par l'une des fentes, forment sur le papier une petite image lumineuse de la fente. Cette image se déplace en même temps que le Soleil, à raison de quelques millimètres l'heure, et trace une bande sur le papier sensible. Les parties impressionnées, de couleur brune, correspondent aux instants où le Soleil a brillé. Les heures sont repérables par un calque de lecture que l'on applique ensuite sur les bandes. Les écrans voisins des fentes ont pour but d'abriter des rayons du Soleil, la fente occidentale avant midi et la fente orientale après midi, de sorte que les deux tracés se fassent exactement suite. 1, record 4, French, - h%C3%A9liographe%20de%20Jordan
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Instrumentos científicos
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- heliógrafo Jordan 1, record 4, Spanish, heli%C3%B3grafo%20Jordan
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-12-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sports and Casual Wear
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- polo shirt
1, record 5, English, polo%20shirt
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- tennis shirt 2, record 5, English, tennis%20shirt
correct
- golf shirt 3, record 5, English, golf%20shirt
correct
- collared shirt 4, record 5, English, collared%20shirt
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shirt with short sleeves designed for comfort and casual wear. 5, record 5, English, - polo%20shirt
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A tennis shirt, also called a polo shirt or a golf shirt, is a T-shaped shirt with a collar,(typically) two or three buttons down a slit below the collar, two small slits on the bottom of either side, and an optional pocket. 3, record 5, English, - polo%20shirt
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Obviously, a "polo shirt" is designed for "polo players", but since it so resembles the shirt used by most tennis players (collared, short sleeves, etc.), it is unabashedly used by some club owners who do not tolerate the use of t-shirts on their premises. In general, however, most "polo shirts" are of heavier quality and simpler, one-toned design. Today’s "tennis shirts" are colourful and light; some do not even have "collars". 4, record 5, English, - polo%20shirt
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chemise polo
1, record 5, French, chemise%20polo
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- polo 2, record 5, French, polo
correct, masculine noun
- chemisette 3, record 5, French, chemisette
correct, feminine noun
- maillot 4, record 5, French, maillot
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chemise légère en tricot et à col rabattu. 1, record 5, French, - chemise%20polo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tenue. Les joueurs portent des chaussures de tennis; les hommes portent shorts et maillots, et les femmes, shorts ou jupettes et maillots. 5, record 5, French, - chemise%20polo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Sampras a jeté sa raquette et son maillot dans le public alors que la foule l'acclamait. 6, record 5, French, - chemise%20polo
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ropa de deporte e informal
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- camiseta
1, record 5, Spanish, camiseta
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ropa, parecida en todos los deportes de cancha, consiste en camiseta y pantalón corto para hombres, y camiseta y falda, o vestido corto, para mujeres. 2, record 5, Spanish, - camiseta
Record 6 - internal organization data 1990-11-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Furs and Fur Industry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cased
1, record 6, English, cased
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The character of a skin which is obtained when it is slit from the anus along the hind shanks, and is peeled off towards, and over, the head, the skin side thus being initially outside(skin out) ;it may be reserved to have the hair outside(hair out). 1, record 6, English, - cased
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pelleteries et fourrures
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- retourné
1, record 6, French, retourn%C3%A9
correct, adjective, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- retournée 2, record 6, French, retourn%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-11-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Furs and Fur Industry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- case
1, record 7, English, case
correct, verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To case: To strip the skin from an animal by a single slit on the hind legs from heel to heel (to case a fox). 1, record 7, English, - case
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cased : The character of a skin which is obtained when it is slit from the anus along the hind shanks, and is peeled off towards, and over, the head, the skin side thus being initially outside(skin out) ;it may be reserved to have the air outside(hair out). 2, record 7, English, - case
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pelleteries et fourrures
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- dépouiller en retournant la peau
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9pouiller%20en%20retournant%20la%20peau
proposal
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1978-09-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Music (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- slit drum
1, record 8, English, slit%20drum
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In its earliest form the slit drum was a hollowed tree trunk, the fashioning of the cavity giving the drum two distinct tones, one on each side of the opening. 1, record 8, English, - slit%20drum
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Musique (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tambour-de-bois
1, record 8, French, tambour%2Dde%2Dbois
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- tambour à fente 2, record 8, French, tambour%20%C3%A0%20fente
see observation
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) tambour ne (...) [comportant] aucune membrane (...) [et] fait d'une seule pièce de bois, généralement cylindrique et fendue dans le sens de la longueur; (...) 1, record 8, French, - tambour%2Dde%2Dbois
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) l'intérieur [de ce tambour] en a été évidé de façon à ménager une large cavité et à donner une épaisseur différente aux deux bords de la fente. Le tambour-de-bois est dit à lèvres ou à langues. 1, record 8, French, - tambour%2Dde%2Dbois
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
«tambour à fente» : Tambour-de-bois. (En allemand "Schlitztrommel", tambour à fente). 1, record 8, French, - tambour%2Dde%2Dbois
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«tambour à fente» : Cette vedette n'est signalée que comme occurrence virtuelle de tambour-de-bois. 3, record 8, French, - tambour%2Dde%2Dbois
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: