TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
THUMPING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mechanics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thumping noise
1, record 1, English, thumping%20noise
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- thumping 2, record 1, English, thumping
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a thumping noise was heard by persons in the accommodation. The main engine suddenly stopped, and a total blackout followed shortly afterward. 3, record 1, English, - thumping%20noise
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bruit sourd
1, record 1, French, bruit%20sourd
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] un bruit sourd retentit dans les emménagements. La machine principale s'arrête soudainement, et une panne de courant générale se produit peu après. 2, record 1, French, - bruit%20sourd
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-09-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Birds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bittern 1, record 2, English, bittern
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of various wading birds(esp. genus Botaurus) of the heron family, noted for the resounding, thumping call of the male. 1, record 2, English, - bittern
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- butor
1, record 2, French, butor
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oiseau échassier, sorte de héron au plumage fauve et tacheté, vivant dans les marais, et dont le cri évoque le mugissement du taureau. 2, record 2, French, - butor
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1977-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
- Mechanics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- knock
1, record 3, English, knock
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rattling, thumping, or pounding noise(as of loose connecting rods in a machine or as of uneven combustion in an internal-combustion engine). 1, record 3, English, - knock
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
- Mécanique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cognement
1, record 3, French, cognement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène vibratoire dû à l'interaction des caractéristiques dynamiques d'une machine-outil, du processus de coupe et de la pièce à usiner. 1, record 3, French, - cognement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les vibrations dues au cognement peuvent être violentes, au point que non seulement la finition de la surface de la pièce usinée soit d'une rugosité inacceptable, mais aussi que le bruit et les vibrations empêchent la poursuite de l'usinage. 1, record 3, French, - cognement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, 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: