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WOOD FRAMEWORK [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Forestry Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canada
1, record 1, English, Forest%20Engineering%20Research%20Institute%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- FERIC 2, record 1, English, FERIC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Logging Research Division 3, record 1, English, Logging%20Research%20Division
former designation, correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A private, non-profit research and development organization whose goal is to improve Canadian forestry operations related to the harvesting and transportation of wood, and the growing of trees, within a framework of sustainable development. 4, record 1, English, - Forest%20Engineering%20Research%20Institute%20of%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canada: name changed on April 1, 1975 from Logging Research Division, Pulp and Paper Research Institute of Canada. 3, record 1, English, - Forest%20Engineering%20Research%20Institute%20of%20Canada
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Exploitation forestière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Institut canadien de recherches en génie forestier
1, record 1, French, Institut%20canadien%20de%20recherches%20en%20g%C3%A9nie%20forestier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- FERIC 2, record 1, French, FERIC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Département de recherches en exploitation forestière 3, record 1, French, D%C3%A9partement%20de%20recherches%20en%20exploitation%20foresti%C3%A8re
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme privé de recherche et de développement à but non lucratif, dont l'objectif vise à améliorer les opérations forestières canadiennes liées à la récolte et au transport des bois ainsi qu'à la sylviculture, dans le contexte du développement durable. 2, record 1, French, - Institut%20canadien%20de%20recherches%20en%20g%C3%A9nie%20forestier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Institut canadien de recherches en génie forestier : nom changé le 1er avril 1975 de Département de recherches en exploitation forestière, Institut canadien de recherches sur les pâtes et papiers. 3, record 1, French, - Institut%20canadien%20de%20recherches%20en%20g%C3%A9nie%20forestier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-01-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding Yards and Docks
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- launching cradle
1, record 2, English, launching%20cradle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A framework made of wood to support a vessel during launching from sliding ways. 2, record 2, English, - launching%20cradle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chantiers maritimes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ber de lancement
1, record 2, French, ber%20de%20lancement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- berceau de lancement 2, record 2, French, berceau%20de%20lancement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-01-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Structural Framework
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- light-frame construction
1, record 3, English, light%2Dframe%20construction
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structure that has framework made out of wood or other lightweight materials. 2, record 3, English, - light%2Dframe%20construction
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Charpentes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- construction à ossature légère
1, record 3, French, construction%20%C3%A0%20ossature%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re
correct, feminine 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 2013-09-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Home Furniture
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- curio cabinet
1, record 4, English, curio%20cabinet
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- curio 2, record 4, English, curio
correct
- display cabinet 3, record 4, English, display%20cabinet
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A curio(or curio cabinet) is a predominantly glass cabinet with a metal or wood framework used to display collections of figurines or other objects that share some common theme. Most curios have glass on each side, or possibly a mirror at the back, and glass shelves to show the entire figurine. 2, record 4, English, - curio%20cabinet
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier domestique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vitrine
1, record 4, French, vitrine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- armoire vitrée 2, record 4, French, armoire%20vitr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- meuble vitrine 3, record 4, French, meuble%20vitrine
correct, masculine noun
- cabinet de curiosités 4, record 4, French, cabinet%20de%20curiosit%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
- meuble curio 3, record 4, French, meuble%20curio
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Jolie vitrine d'angle en bois massif robuste avec portes vitrées incurvées. Les 3 tablettes sont amovibles; l'éclairage; miroir au fond, pour bien mettre en valeur tous les objets exposés. 5, record 4, French, - vitrine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Types of Constructed Works
- Residential Architecture
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- wood-frame house
1, record 5, English, wood%2Dframe%20house
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- wood-framed house 2, record 5, English, wood%2Dframed%20house
correct
- timber-framed house 2, record 5, English, timber%2Dframed%20house
correct
- timber-frame house 3, record 5, English, timber%2Dframe%20house
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A house whose weight is carried by a wood framework instead of load-bearing walls. 2, record 5, English, - wood%2Dframe%20house
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Frame (or framed) house is a generic term including house with steel, concrete, or timber structure. 2, record 5, English, - wood%2Dframe%20house
Record 5, Key term(s)
- wood frame house
- wood framed house
- timber frame house
- timber framed house
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Types de constructions
- Architecture d'habitation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- maison à ossature de bois
1, record 5, French, maison%20%C3%A0%20ossature%20de%20bois
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- M.O.B. 2, record 5, French, M%2EO%2EB%2E
correct, feminine noun
- MOB 3, record 5, French, MOB
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- maison à ossature bois 4, record 5, French, maison%20%C3%A0%20ossature%20bois
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme générique [désignant] toute construction dont la structure porteuse est exclusivement composée de pièces de bois. 3, record 5, French, - maison%20%C3%A0%20ossature%20de%20bois
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fig. 92 - Maison à ossature de bois. [...] Dans les procédés modernes, l'ossature est en planches dressées verticalement, le plat perpendiculaire aux deux parements du «mur». Les parements intérieurs et extérieurs sont en planches clouées sur les précédentes. Le vide peut recevoir un isolant - déchets de liège, laine de verre. 5, record 5, French, - maison%20%C3%A0%20ossature%20de%20bois
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ces maisons seront toutes à ossature bois et construites suivant la technique canadienne. 6, record 5, French, - maison%20%C3%A0%20ossature%20de%20bois
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La maison à ossature bois [...] est la variante allégée, à composants plus ou moins industrialisés, de la construction en pans de bois; dans certains pays, elle représente le système constructif le plus courant pour les maisons individuelles (Canada, États-Unis, pays scandinaves). 3, record 5, French, - maison%20%C3%A0%20ossature%20de%20bois
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «maison de bois» (en anglais, «wooden house»). 7, record 5, French, - maison%20%C3%A0%20ossature%20de%20bois
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-04-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fences and Enclosures
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- gate
1, record 6, English, gate
correct, generic
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A framework of wood or iron either consisting of bars, gratings, etc., or with a solid face, turning on pivots or hinges, or sliding in a groove and used either in a pair on singly, which serves as a door in a fence or wall. 2, record 6, English, - gate
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Above definition based on source a. 2, record 6, English, - gate
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Enceintes et clôtures
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- portillon
1, record 6, French, portillon
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- grille ouvrante à un vantail 2, record 6, French, grille%20ouvrante%20%C3%A0%20un%20vantail
see observation, feminine noun, specific
- guichet 2, record 6, French, guichet
see observation, masculine noun, specific
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Porte piétonnière ménagée dans une clôture, ou sur le côté d'un portail, ou encore dans une porte cochère [...] 3, record 6, French, - portillon
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrirait mieux «ventail». 4, record 6, French, - portillon
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ventail : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2006). 5, record 6, French, - portillon
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[...] dans une porte cochère le portillon [...] se nomme un guichet. 3, record 6, French, - portillon
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
(portillon) Pièce basse de bois ou de métal permettant l'accès au jardin, de la rue ou d'une autre portion de jardin. 6, record 6, French, - portillon
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Les grilles ouvrantes à deux vantaux servent à clore les passages empruntés par les véhicules. Les grilles à un vantail (ou guichet) servent au passage des personnes. 2, record 6, French, - portillon
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-04-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Types of Constructed Works
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- frame construction
1, record 7, English, frame%20construction
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- wood-frame construction 2, record 7, English, wood%2Dframe%20construction
correct
- frame structure 3, record 7, English, frame%20structure
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type of building in which the structural parts are wood or dependent on a wood framework for support. 4, record 7, English, - frame%20construction
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wood-frame construction has wood-framed walls and structural framing of sizes smaller than heavy-timber sizes. 5, record 7, English, - frame%20construction
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Types de constructions
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- construction à ossature en bois
1, record 7, French, construction%20%C3%A0%20ossature%20en%20bois
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La vogue des maisons individuelles a conduit les architectes et les entrepreneurs à établir les plans d'une multitude de types de construction légères à ossature en métal, en béton ou en bois. 2, record 7, French, - construction%20%C3%A0%20ossature%20en%20bois
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de construcciones
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- construcción de armazón de madera
1, record 7, Spanish, construcci%C3%B3n%20de%20armaz%C3%B3n%20de%20madera
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-01-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Fences and Enclosures
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- gate
1, record 8, English, gate
correct, generic
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A framework of wood or iron either consisting of bars, gratings, etc. or with a solid face, turning on pivots or hinges, or sliding in a groove, and used either in a pair or singly, which serves as a door in a wall or fence 2, record 8, English, - gate
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Above definition based on source a. 2, record 8, English, - gate
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Enceintes et clôtures
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- barrière
1, record 8, French, barri%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Assemblage [mobile] d'éléments en bois, en plastique ou en fer placé devant un passage pour l'obstruer et empêcher animaux et intrus de passer. 2, record 8, French, - barri%C3%A8re
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une barrière doit [...] se fermer et s'ouvrir aisément. 3, record 8, French, - barri%C3%A8re
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cercas y vallados
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- barrera
1, record 8, Spanish, barrera
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-04-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- arbor
1, record 9, English, arbor
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- arbour 2, record 9, English, arbour
correct
- arber 1, record 9, English, arber
correct
- bower 1, record 9, English, bower
correct, see observation
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An open framework of wood or metal designed to be covered with vines [or the like], especially a freestanding structure in a park or garden. 1, record 9, English, - arbor
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vines ... can provide ... cover on an arbour .... 3, record 9, English, - arbor
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bower. Typically made of living branches. 4, record 9, English, - arbor
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tonnelle
1, record 9, French, tonnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Construction de jardin en lattes de bois montées en treillis, ou en arceaux de métal. En général, le jardinier fait courir sur la tonnelle des végétaux comme des rosiers grimpants, de la vigne-vierge, de la glycine... 2, record 9, French, - tonnelle
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe des tonnelles : ovales -- avec une ou deux entrées; en fond d'allée -- fermées sur 3 côtés et possédant une couverture; rondes -- avec portes et fenêtres; carrées -- avec portes et fenêtres. Les tonnelles ont environ 2,50 m à 3 m de haut. 3, record 9, French, - tonnelle
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-09-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Pottery
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- framework 1, record 10, English, framework
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structure composed of parts framed together, especially one designed for inclosing or supporting anything; a frame or skeleton. 2, record 10, English, - framework
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A simple wood or steel framework holds the shaft in an upright position. 3, record 10, English, - framework
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Poteries
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bâti
1, record 10, French, b%C3%A2ti
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Charpente rigide venue de fonderie ou obtenue par construction mécano-soudée, servant de support aux autres éléments. 2, record 10, French, - b%C3%A2ti
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ensemble est maintenu par un bâti qui sert en même temps de table et permet de poser les outils. 3, record 10, French, - b%C3%A2ti
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-06-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Fences and Enclosures
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- lattice
1, record 11, English, lattice
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a framework or structure of wood or metal made by crossing laths or other thin strips so as to form a network. 1, record 11, English, - lattice
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Given that a window, door or gate with this structure is designated a lattice (see source a) it follows that a fence or screen with the same structure would be designated a lattice as well. 2, record 11, English, - lattice
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Enceintes et clôtures
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- treillis
1, record 11, French, treillis
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrage de métal, de bois, etc., qui imite les mailles d'un filet et qui sert de clôture, sans intercepter l'air ni la vue. 1, record 11, French, - treillis
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A distinguer de "treillage" (voir fiche) qui sert de support pour des plantes en plus de fonctionner comme une clôture. 2, record 11, French, - treillis
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1990-06-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Fences and Enclosures
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- gate
1, record 12, English, gate
correct, generic
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A framework of wood or iron either consisting of bars, gratings, etc., or with a solid face, turning on pivots or hinges, or sliding in a groove, and used either in a pair or singly, which serves as a door in a wall or fence. 2, record 12, English, - gate
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Above definition based on source a. 2, record 12, English, - gate
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Enceintes et clôtures
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- grille ouvrante
1, record 12, French, grille%20ouvrante
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- grille 2, record 12, French, grille
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
porte à claire-voie constituée par des barreaux. 2, record 12, French, - grille%20ouvrante
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par grilles ouvrantes, on entend des vantaux articulés dont la composition est sensiblement la même que celle des grilles de clôture dans lesquelles ils s'insèrent. 1, record 12, French, - grille%20ouvrante
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La grille ouvrante peut être à 1 ou à 2 vantaux. Dans le premier cas, elle constitue un type de "portillon". Dans le second cas, elle correspond à un type de "portail". (Voir les deux fiches respectives). 3, record 12, French, - grille%20ouvrante
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1990-06-14
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Fences and Enclosures
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- gate
1, record 13, English, gate
correct, generic
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A framework, of wood or iron either consisting of bars, gratings, etc., or with a solid face, turning on pivots or hinges, or sliding in a groove, and used either in a pair or singly, which serves as a door in a wall or fence. 2, record 13, English, - gate
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Above definition based on source a. 2, record 13, English, - gate
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Enceintes et clôtures
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- portail
1, record 13, French, portail
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- grille ouvrante à deux vantaux 2, record 13, French, grille%20ouvrante%20%C3%A0%20deux%20vantaux
see observation, feminine noun, specific
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(portail) Porte principale de grande largeur ou de caractère monumental d'un parc, d'une ferme, etc. 3, record 13, French, - portail
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les grilles ouvrantes à deux vantaux servent à clore les passages empruntés par les véhicules. Les grilles à un vantail (ou guichet) servent au passage des personnes. 2, record 13, French, - portail
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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