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WELL DECK [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-04-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
- Aircraft Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- APU fire switch
1, record 1, English, APU%20fire%20switch
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The auxiliary power unit, or APU, in the Boeing 727 is a small turbine engine mounted between the main wheel wells.... The controls for the unit may be found in the flight deck at the flight engineers auxiliary panel and in the left-hand wheel well. It contains controls for starting and stopping the APU, fire detection and protection, generator operation, and gauges for monitoring electrical load and exhaust temperature. 2, record 1, English, - APU%20fire%20switch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poignée coupe-feu APU
1, record 1, French, poign%C3%A9e%20coupe%2Dfeu%20APU
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
APU : groupe auxiliaire de bord. 2, record 1, French, - poign%C3%A9e%20coupe%2Dfeu%20APU
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poignée coupe-feu APU : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) – Opérations aériennes. 2, record 1, French, - poign%C3%A9e%20coupe%2Dfeu%20APU
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-02-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
- Upholstery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- deck
1, record 2, English, deck
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- decking 2, record 2, English, decking
correct
- decking fabric 3, record 2, English, decking%20fabric
- decking material 4, record 2, English, decking%20material
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In conventional(coil spring) constructions, layers of padding are added on top of the springs or webbing to complete the "deck"(the area under the seat cushions). In quality upholstery applications, the deck should be well padded, with no bumps or lumps. The padding should extend to the front edge of the deck, completely covering the spring edge or frame. 1, record 2, English, - deck
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et textile d'ameublement
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tablier
1, record 2, French, tablier
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tissu de plate-forme 2, record 2, French, tissu%20de%20plate%2Dforme
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des plateformes, des plates-formes. 3, record 2, French, - tablier
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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). 4, record 2, French, - tablier
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tissu de plateforme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-02-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Deck Department (Naval Forces)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- flight deck officer
1, record 3, English, flight%20deck%20officer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- FDO 2, record 3, English, FDO
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The FDO directs, plans, and oversees the parking and security of all aircraft and mobile fire-fighting and ground support equipment on the flight deck. He also supervises a large division that includes all aircraft directors, plane handlers, tractor drivers, elevator operators, and crash and salvage personnel as well as his administrative staff. 3, record 3, English, - flight%20deck%20officer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Service du pont (Forces navales)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chef de pont d'envol
1, record 3, French, chef%20de%20pont%20d%27envol
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-12-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Water Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- natatorium
1, record 4, English, natatorium
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A swimming pool, especially an indoor one; a complex containing one or more such pools. 2, record 4, English, - natatorium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A natatorium is, strictly speaking, a structurally separate building containing a swimming pool. In Latin, a cella naratariua was a swimming pool in its own building; thus, the sense was much as now. ... It is usually taken for granted that it will also house locker rooms, and perhaps capacity for allied activities, such as a diving tank, facilities for water polo, and so forth. Many colleges and universities have natatoria. 3, record 4, English, - natatorium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Located adjacent to Ahearn Field House, the Natatorium is handicapped accessible and includes two 25-yard pools with pacer clock, diving well with 3 meter & 1 meter boards, and sunning deck. 4, record 4, English, - natatorium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Located in the fieldhouse on the campus of Prince George’s Community College, the Bickford Natatorium includes a heated, 50-meter, indoor swimming pool, an indoor heated training pool, an indoor heated whirlpool, and locker rooms. 5, record 4, English, - natatorium
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports nautiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- natatorium
1, record 4, French, natatorium
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Piscine, bassin conçu pour la natation. 2, record 4, French, - natatorium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les produits culturels indirects se retrouvent dans le patrimoine architectural et historique (le bâtiment du Natatorium d'inspiration Art Déco, la nature des berges du fleuve et le pied des rapides de Lachine, le Jardin du citoyen, la promenade piétonnière le long du boulevard LaSalle, la Maison Saint-Dizier ainsi que les serres municipales) et les services récréatifs (la piste cyclable intermunicipale et la route verte du Québec, la piscine du Natatorium, la pêche à la ligne et l'observation des oiseaux). 3, record 4, French, - natatorium
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-07-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Ship's Aircraft (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- SATRAP
1, record 5, English, SATRAP
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The carrier is fitted with the SATRAP computerised, integrated stabilisation system designed to maintain stabilisation to within 0. 5º of horizontal, allowing aircraft to be operated up to Sea State 5/6. As well as the carrier's two pairs of active stabilising fins and twin rudders, the system has two computer-controlled compensation units which consist of two rail tracks for trains carrying 22t of deadweight. These tracks run transversely below the flight deck. The system is designed to compensate for wind and heel and control roll, yaw and surge. 1, record 5, English, - SATRAP
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Aéronefs embarqués (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- SATRAP
1, record 5, French, SATRAP
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] SATRAP, un système automatique de tranquillisation et de pilotage qui permet de réduire les mouvements de roulis, de lacet et d'embardée du porte-avions et comprend notamment un dispositif révolutionnaire de compensation de gîte consistant en douze trains de wagonnets lestés se déplaçant sous le pont d'envol. 1, record 5, French, - SATRAP
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-04-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Roller Skating and Skateboarding
- Body Movements (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- catamaran
1, record 6, English, catamaran
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Skate Tips: Catamaran. Talk about a blast from the past, catamaraning can be a lot of fun, and it’s real easy to do. All you need is a partner. What you do is you sit on your board sideways facing your partner, while your partner does the same. Position the boards so that you can both put your feet comfortably on the ends of each other’s boards. Once in position, you start down a fairly mellow hill. You turn by having the person on the turning side lean back, like he’s on the trapeze of a catamaran. The person on the nonturning [side] leans in to help out with the turn. 1, record 6, English, - catamaran
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
I’m posting today to ask your opinion about whether David should participate in catamaran skateboarding. What is it, you ask? Well, let me explain. There are two skateboarders set parallel to each other a couple of feet apart. Each one is equipped with a toochas pad for comfort and two handles for steering. The riders sit on the boards with their bodies facing each other, their legs resting on the other person's deck, and both looking in the direction of travel. Turning is accomplished by one person leaning back and pulling on their handles, at the same time the other person leans forward and pushes on theirs. There are no brakes. 2, record 6, English, - catamaran
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Skateboarding term. 3, record 6, English, - catamaran
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Patin à roulettes et planche à roulettes
- Mouvements du corps (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- catamaran
1, record 6, French, catamaran
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Figure où l'on se tient à deux sur deux planches parallèles, chacun ayant les pieds posés sur la planche de son partenaire. 1, record 6, French, - catamaran
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la majorité des personnes qui font du skate ne pensent qu'à s'amuser, ne font que des catamarans [...] (Skate France International, n° 3, juin 1978, p. 56). 1, record 6, French, - catamaran
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme du domaine de la planche à roulettes. 2, record 6, French, - catamaran
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-07-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wind stability cable
1, record 7, English, wind%20stability%20cable
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- wind stability stay 1, record 7, English, wind%20stability%20stay
correct
- wind stay 2, record 7, English, wind%20stay
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Sidney Lanier Bridge. Wind Stability.... As construction progressed, the deck required wind stability stays as well as the tower. Special anchorage points were built in the river for the tie-downs and an array of cables was installed up to the deck. At the top of the tower the wind stability cables come in from the back and ahead sides of the tower. 1, record 7, English, - wind%20stability%20cable
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- câble de retenue au vent
1, record 7, French, c%C3%A2ble%20de%20retenue%20au%20vent
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] l'ensemble formé par les poutres de rigidité et le tablier [du pont] constitue une poutre horizontale dont la rigidité permet de résister à l'action des charges horizontales, en particulier à l'action du vent. Cet effet est l'un des plus important à considérer dans les ouvrages de grande portée [...] On y résiste par l'adoption de diverses dispositions : câbles de retenue (pont de Brooklyn), ancrages de la poutre de rigidité aux câbles porteurs au milieu de la portée [...] 2, record 7, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20de%20retenue%20au%20vent
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hauban de retenue au vent / wind guy line. 3, record 7, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20de%20retenue%20au%20vent
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-03-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Containers
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- container dock
1, record 8, English, container%20dock
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- CONDOCK 1, record 8, English, CONDOCK
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An open well deck ship designed to carry containers. 1, record 8, English, - container%20dock
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This ship] can also be used for Lash, barges instead of containers. When the dock is submerged the barges are steered into the well and then the container dock can be refloated, thus emptying the water so that the barges rest in the dry well hold. 1, record 8, English, - container%20dock
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Conteneurs
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- navire CONDOCK
1, record 8, French, navire%20CONDOCK
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- water barrier 1, record 9, English, water%20barrier
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(with watertight gage) used to isolate sections of the well deck when flooding occurs. 1, record 9, English, - water%20barrier
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 9, Main entry term, French
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(avec porte étanche) dbs/mfd mar. 130dbs 276 1, record 9, French, - paroi
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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