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WEATHER SHEET [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-11-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- windshield
1, record 1, English, windshield
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- windscreen 2, record 1, English, windscreen
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sheet of shatter proof glass that extends across the front of the passenger compartment, providing good visibility and protection from the weather. 3, record 1, English, - windshield
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
windshield; windscreen: terms standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - windshield
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
windshield: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - windshield
Record 1, Key term(s)
- wind screen
- wind shield
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pare-brise
1, record 1, French, pare%2Dbrise
correct, masculine noun, invariable, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paroi transparente à l'avant d'un véhicule pour protéger les occupants de l'air, du vent, des poussières. 2, record 1, French, - pare%2Dbrise
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pare-brise : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - pare%2Dbrise
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pare-brise : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - pare%2Dbrise
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- parabrisas
1, record 1, Spanish, parabrisas
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- parabrisa 2, record 1, Spanish, parabrisa
correct, masculine noun
- guardabrisa 2, record 1, Spanish, guardabrisa
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Luna de vidrio de seguridad o de otra materia transparente, que se pone en la parte frontal de un vehículo para resguardar del viento a los viajeros sin impedir la visibilidad al conductor. 2, record 1, Spanish, - parabrisas
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Heating
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- drum
1, record 2, English, drum
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- dumb stove 1, record 2, English, dumb%20stove
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many of the Germans have what they call a drum, through which the stove-pipe passes in their upper rooms. It is made of sheet iron, something in the shape of the military drum. It soon fills with heat from the pipe, by which the rooms become agreeably warm in the coldest weather. 1, record 2, English, - drum
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poêle sourd 1, record 2, French, po%C3%AAle%20sourd
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chambre à air chaud établie sur le parcours du tuyau principal d'un poêle. 1, record 2, French, - po%C3%AAle%20sourd
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-01-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- temporary roof
1, record 3, English, temporary%20roof
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certain Teed Commercial Roofing may not accept phased application of roof system. However, when weather or field conditions prohibit total roofing system installation, the designer, general contractor, building owner and roofing contractor should consider the use of a temporary roof. Certain Teed Commercial Roofing reserves the right to accept or reject the use of temporary roof as a vapor retarder in the permanent system. Temporary roof must be a minimum of two plies of pre-coated base sheet. The type and number of plies shall depend on the length of time involved before the permanent system will be installed. 2, record 3, English, - temporary%20roof
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The installation of a three-ply BUR or modified bituminous base sheet may serve equally well as a temporary roof and as a vapour barrier in a finished roof assembly. 3, record 3, English, - temporary%20roof
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
temporary roof: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 3, English, - temporary%20roof
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- couverture temporaire
1, record 3, French, couverture%20temporaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- couverture provisoire 2, record 3, French, couverture%20provisoire
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gutex Multiplex-top [...] Domaine d'utilisation : comme sous-couche imperméable; comme panneaux d'achèvement de l'intérieur pour tapisser, nettoyer et carreler; pour le bordage de construction d'usine sur pilier. Avantages : isole du vent et de la pluie sans couverture supplémentaire à partir d'une inclinaison de toit de 20°; utilisable comme couverture provisoire (max. 4 semaine) [...] 3, record 3, French, - couverture%20temporaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un projet de couverture provisoire est proposé par l'architecte des bâtiments de France [...] En attendant le projet définitif qui verra les tours couvertes par des toits ronds ainsi que le passage entre les 2 tours comme à l'époque de son utilisation épiscopale. 4, record 3, French, - couverture%20temporaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On appelle couverture l'ouvrage situé à la partie supérieure des constructions et destiné à les clore et à les protéger des intempéries [...] La couverture est directement placée sur la charpente destinée à la supporter. L'ensemble constitue le comble. L'ensemble des combles situés à la partie supérieure d'un bâtiment constitue la toiture. 5, record 3, French, - couverture%20temporaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
couverture provisoire : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 6, record 3, French, - couverture%20temporaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-08-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- stable sheet
1, record 4, English, stable%20sheet
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
BMB's lightweight(6. 5 ounce) cotton twill stable sheet is perfect for mild weather when a breathable sheet is needed. Because it is constructed of natural cotton, its wicking properties make it ideal for slow cool-down after exercise. 2, record 4, English, - stable%20sheet
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- couverture d'écurie
1, record 4, French, couverture%20d%27%C3%A9curie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couverture que le cheval porte à l'écurie. 2, record 4, French, - couverture%20d%27%C3%A9curie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-02-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- porta-ledge
1, record 5, English, porta%2Dledge
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- portaledge 2, record 5, English, portaledge
correct
- big wall ledge 2, record 5, English, big%20wall%20ledge
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Literally, a portable, folding ledge or hanging tent platform for sleeping on steep cliffs. 1, record 5, English, - porta%2Dledge
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The porta-ledge originated in American BIG WALL CLIMBING during the 1960s when Greg LOWE devised the Lurp tent. This rigid alloy frame with a nylon sheet strung across it and a tent fly built over it could be suspended from a single point of attachment and provided climbers with protection from bad weather on a multiday aid routes. 1, record 5, English, - porta%2Dledge
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- portaledge
1, record 5, French, portaledge
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- plate-forme de bivouac en paroi 1, record 5, French, plate%2Dforme%20de%20bivouac%20en%20paroi
feminine noun
- plateforme de bivouac en paroi 2, record 5, French, plateforme%20de%20bivouac%20en%20paroi
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A5 [marque déposée] est l'inventeur et le spécialiste incontesté des plates-formes de bivouac en paroi. Ces engins ont été et demeurent les compagnons indispensables de la conquête des bigs walls américains et d'innombrables voies sur toutes les montagnes du monde, dans les conditions de difficulté et de temps les plus extrêmes. 1, record 5, French, - portaledge
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un portaledge A5 est la garantie d'un repos confortable et sûr, [...] 1, record 5, French, - portaledge
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plate-forme pour dormir en paroi de la montagne. 3, record 5, French, - portaledge
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pluriel : des plateformes, des plates-formes. 4, record 5, French, - portaledge
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
plateforme (sing.); plateformes (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 5, French, - portaledge
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-04-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- blind nailing
1, record 6, English, blind%20nailing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- secret nailing 2, record 6, English, secret%20nailing
correct
- concealed nailing 3, record 6, English, concealed%20nailing
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of fastening in which the nail is driven into the edge of the board at an angle so that the head is concealed by the edge of the next board. 4, record 6, English, - blind%20nailing
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Nailing whereby nail heads are protected from weather by overlying sheet(s) of roofing material. 3, record 6, English, - blind%20nailing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- clouage invisible
1, record 6, French, clouage%20invisible
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- clouage dissimulé 2, record 6, French, clouage%20dissimul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pose de couverture de manière à dissimuler toutes les têtes de clous par des chevauchements de matériaux. 3, record 6, French, - clouage%20invisible
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On n'utilise les pointes à tête plate que pour réaliser des clouages invisibles. 4, record 6, French, - clouage%20invisible
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juntas y conexiones (Construcción)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- clavado invisible
1, record 6, Spanish, clavado%20invisible
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- clavazón oculta 2, record 6, Spanish, clavaz%C3%B3n%20oculta
correct, masculine noun
- clarado ciego 1, record 6, Spanish, clarado%20ciego
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En carpintería, disposición de los clavos de tal manera que los orificios de penetración queden ocultos. 2, record 6, Spanish, - clavado%20invisible
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