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CAB SHIELD [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-11-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Construction Site Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- canopy
1, record 1, English, canopy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cab canopy 2, record 1, English, cab%20canopy
correct
- cab shield 1, record 1, English, cab%20shield
correct
- cab protector 2, record 1, English, cab%20protector
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - canopy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Camionnage
- Matériel de chantier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pare-pierres
1, record 1, French, pare%2Dpierres
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dais 2, record 1, French, dais
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - pare%2Dpierres
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
- Transporte por camión
- Equipos de construcción
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- protector de cabina
1, record 1, Spanish, protector%20de%20cabina
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, 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 1, Spanish, - protector%20de%20cabina
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-01-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- exterior sunvisor
1, record 2, English, exterior%20sunvisor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opaque strip of metal or plastic mounted above the windshield, outside the driver cab, to help shield the driver's eyes from direct sunlight. 1, record 2, English, - exterior%20sunvisor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The abbreviated term sunvisor is also used. 1, record 2, English, - exterior%20sunvisor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- visière de pare-brise
1, record 2, French, visi%C3%A8re%20de%20pare%2Dbrise
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de métal ou de plastique, montée au-dessus du pare- brise, à l'extérieur de la cabine de conduite, apportant un complément de confort visuel et de sécurité au conducteur. 1, record 2, French, - visi%C3%A8re%20de%20pare%2Dbrise
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- visera externa
1, record 2, Spanish, visera%20externa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- visera de parabrisas 1, record 2, Spanish, visera%20de%20parabrisas
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieza de comodidad y seguridad montada por encima del parabrisas fuera de la cabina para cubrir el sol. 1, record 2, Spanish, - visera%20externa
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rear cab shield
1, record 3, English, rear%20cab%20shield
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - rear%20cab%20shield
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - rear%20cab%20shield
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- protège-cabine
1, record 3, French, prot%C3%A8ge%2Dcabine
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pare-cabine 1, record 3, French, pare%2Dcabine
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - prot%C3%A8ge%2Dcabine
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - prot%C3%A8ge%2Dcabine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- protector trasero de cabina
1, record 3, Spanish, protector%20trasero%20de%20cabina
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, 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 3, Spanish, - protector%20trasero%20de%20cabina
Record number: 3, 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 3, Spanish, - protector%20trasero%20de%20cabina
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