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Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-07-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- conventional cab
1, record 1, English, conventional%20cab
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Driver cab of a cab forward or cab-behind-engine type. 1, record 1, English, - conventional%20cab
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Camionnage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cabine à capot
1, record 1, French, cabine%20%C3%A0%20capot
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- cab. cap. 1, record 1, French, cab%2E%20cap%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cabine conventionnelle 1, record 1, French, cabine%20conventionnelle
avoid, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cabine de conduite de type semi-avancé ou reculé. 1, record 1, French, - cabine%20%C3%A0%20capot
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
- Transporte por camión
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cabina convencional
1, record 1, Spanish, cabina%20convencional
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- cabina estándar 1, record 1, Spanish, cabina%20est%C3%A1ndar
correct, feminine noun
- cabina con cofre 1, record 1, Spanish, cabina%20con%20cofre
avoid, correct
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cabina que va más atrás que el motor. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cabina%20convencional
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-11-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Construction Site Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- canopy
1, record 2, English, canopy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cab canopy 2, record 2, English, cab%20canopy
correct
- cab shield 1, record 2, English, cab%20shield
correct
- cab protector 2, record 2, English, cab%20protector
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] sheet-metal projection attached to the front upper section of a dump body and extending forward over the cab to provide protection from falling material. 1, record 2, English, - canopy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Camionnage
- Matériel de chantier
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pare-pierres
1, record 2, French, pare%2Dpierres
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dais 2, record 2, French, dais
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Saillie en métal fixée à la section supérieure avant d'une caisse de benne et surplombant la cabine de conduite du camion porteur afin de la protéger lors du chargement. 1, record 2, French, - pare%2Dpierres
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
- Transporte por camión
- Equipos de construcción
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- protector de cabina
1, record 2, Spanish, protector%20de%20cabina
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Saliente de metal que está fijada a la sección superior delantera del volteo y sobresale por encima de la cabina del conductor del camión para protegerla. 1, record 2, Spanish, - protector%20de%20cabina
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-04-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Steering Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wall-to-wall turning radius
1, record 3, English, wall%2Dto%2Dwall%20turning%20radius
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- turning radius wall-to-wall 2, record 3, English, turning%20radius%20wall%2Dto%2Dwall
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The smallest radius [a] vehicle can turn without the forward corners of the cab or the ends of the front bumper touching the walls on either side of an alley. 1, record 3, English, - wall%2Dto%2Dwall%20turning%20radius
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The wall-to-wall turning radius is always greater than the curb-to-curb turning radius. 1, record 3, English, - wall%2Dto%2Dwall%20turning%20radius
Record 3, Key term(s)
- wall to wall turning radius
- turning radius wall to wall
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Direction (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rayon de virage hors tout
1, record 3, French, rayon%20de%20virage%20hors%20tout
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- RVHT 2, record 3, French, RVHT
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-07-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sport utility truck
1, record 4, English, sport%20utility%20truck
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SUT 1, record 4, English, SUT
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The SUT fuses the front and interior of a sport utility vehicle with the open bed of a pickup. The SUT's rear "door" allows access to the cab from the truck's bed. Lifting the rear-compartment door and folding the rear seats forward substantially increases the storage capacity of this short-bed vehicle. 2, record 4, English, - sport%20utility%20truck
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- camionnette utilitaire sport
1, record 4, French, camionnette%20utilitaire%20sport
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CUS 1, record 4, French, CUS
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Honda présente actuellement un nouveau véhicule concept au Salon de l'auto de Detroit, aux États-Unis. La camionnette utilitaire sport (CUS) à cinq passagers se situe entre un véhicule utilitaire sport et une camionnette. 1, record 4, French, - camionnette%20utilitaire%20sport
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- short conventional cab
1, record 5, English, short%20conventional%20cab
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- short cab 1, record 5, English, short%20cab
correct
- cab forward 1, record 5, English, cab%20forward
correct
- forward cab 1, record 5, English, forward%20cab
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Driver cab with an opening in the fire wall for the engine, which is mounted partly under a short hood and partly under the cab. 1, record 5, English, - short%20conventional%20cab
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As the rear portion of the engine intrudes into the cab, two hoods are needed: a short hood in front of the cab, and another inside the cab. 1, record 5, English, - short%20conventional%20cab
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cabine semi-avancée
1, record 5, French, cabine%20semi%2Davanc%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- cabine à capot court 1, record 5, French, cabine%20%C3%A0%20capot%20court
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cabine de conduite comportant une ouverture dans le tablier pour laisser place au moteur disposé en partie sous un capot court, en partie sous la cabine. 1, record 5, French, - cabine%20semi%2Davanc%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans ce type de cabine, la partie arrière du moteur fait saillie à l'intérieur de la cabine, ce qui nécessite deux capots- moteur : un capot court à l'avant de la cabine et un autre à l'intérieur de celle-ci. 1, record 5, French, - cabine%20semi%2Davanc%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- cabina convencional corta
1, record 5, Spanish, cabina%20convencional%20corta
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cabina con una abertura en la base para dejar paso al motor, cuya segunda mitad está cubierta con un capó corto. 1, record 5, Spanish, - cabina%20convencional%20corta
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En este tipo de cabina, la parte posterior del motor sobresale en el interior de la cabina, por lo que requiere dos capó: uno corto delante de la cabina y otro dentro de la cabina misma. 1, record 5, Spanish, - cabina%20convencional%20corta
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- rear cab shield
1, record 6, English, rear%20cab%20shield
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vertical metal structure, attached to the chassis frame, located just behind the driver's cab and used to protect the cab against accidental forward movement of the load. 1, record 6, English, - rear%20cab%20shield
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tractors used in log transport are usually equipped with a rear cab shield which can be fitted with a canopy to protect the cab roof. 1, record 6, English, - rear%20cab%20shield
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- protège-cabine
1, record 6, French, prot%C3%A8ge%2Dcabine
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- pare-cabine 1, record 6, French, pare%2Dcabine
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Structure métallique verticale, solidaire du cadre de châssis, située immédiatement à l'arrière de la cabine de conduite et servant à protéger celle-ci lors de déplacements accidentels de la charge vers l'avant. 1, record 6, French, - prot%C3%A8ge%2Dcabine
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les tracteurs servant aux transports de grumes sont habituellement munis d'un protège-cabine. Ce dernier peut être muni d'une visière pour protéger le pavillon de la cabine. 1, record 6, French, - prot%C3%A8ge%2Dcabine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- protector trasero de cabina
1, record 6, Spanish, protector%20trasero%20de%20cabina
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estructura metálica vertical integrada al bastidor del chasis y ubicada inmediatamente detrás de la cabina del conductor para protegerla cuando la carga se desplaza accidentalmente hacia adelante. 1, record 6, Spanish, - protector%20trasero%20de%20cabina
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Generalmente, los tractores que transportan troncos cuentan con un protector trasero de cabina. Este último puede tener una visera para proteger el techo de la cabina. 1, record 6, Spanish, - protector%20trasero%20de%20cabina
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-11-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- centre box
1, record 7, English, centre%20box
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If required all three sections-the two ramps and one centre box-can then be joined together to form a 34-metre bridge, but for the full length Advanced Leguan the other ramp section slides forward over the launch vehicle cab to provide the extra space for the last eight-metre box sections. 1, record 7, English, - centre%20box
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- caisson intermédiaire
1, record 7, French, caisson%20interm%C3%A9diaire
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour monter une travée de 34 m, on fait glisser la première demi-travée dans la coupure jusqu'à laisser l'espace nécessaire pour intercaler une paire de caissons intermédiaires à l'aide de la grue hydraulique. 1, record 7, French, - caisson%20interm%C3%A9diaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-11-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ramp section
1, record 8, English, ramp%20section
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If required all three sections-the two ramps and one centre box-can then be joined together to form a 34-metre bridge, but for the full length Advanced Leguan the other ramp section slides forward over the launch vehicle cab to provide the extra space for the last eight-metre box sections. 1, record 8, English, - ramp%20section
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- demi-travée
1, record 8, French, demi%2Dtrav%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour monter une travée de 34 m, on fait glisser la première demi-travée dans la coupure jusqu'à laisser l'espace nécessaire pour intercaler une paire de caissons intermédiaires à l'aide de la grue hydraulique. 1, record 8, French, - demi%2Dtrav%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-10-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- low cab forward tilt steel truck 1, record 9, English, low%20cab%20forward%20tilt%20steel%20truck
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- camion à cabine basse basculable en acier
1, record 9, French, camion%20%C3%A0%20cabine%20basse%20basculable%20en%20acier
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- load-carrying compartment 1, record 10, English, load%2Dcarrying%20compartment
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The forward control integral van is the type where the driver's cab is in one piece with the load-carrying compartment or where the load-carrying compartment is separated from the driver's cab. 1, record 10, English, - load%2Dcarrying%20compartment
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- compartiment de la charge
1, record 10, French, compartiment%20de%20la%20charge
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la carrosserie d'un véhicule utilitaire on considère deux parties distinctes : la cabine du conducteur et le compartiment de la charge (dite «charge utile»). 1, record 10, French, - compartiment%20de%20la%20charge
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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