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FLOOR ANCHOR [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
- Silviculture
- Soil Science
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- drag scarification
1, record 1, English, drag%20scarification
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- drag scarifying 2, record 1, English, drag%20scarifying
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The towing of] one or more rows of anchor chains, sharkfin barrels [or] tractor pads, alone or in various combinations, to break up and possibly spread slash and to loosen the forest floor and topsoil or expose mineral soil. 3, record 1, English, - drag%20scarification
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
- Sylviculture
- Science du sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- scarifiage par traînage
1, record 1, French, scarifiage%20par%20tra%C3%AEnage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Traînage d'une ou plusieurs rangées] de chaînes d'ancre, de rouleaux nageoires-de-requins ou de chenilles de tracteur, individuellement ou selon diverses combinaisons, dans le but de réduire et possiblement étendre le volume des rémanents, [pour ameublir le tapis forestier ou pour] exposer le sol minéral. 1, record 1, French, - scarifiage%20par%20tra%C3%AEnage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-10-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- spade anchor
1, record 2, English, spade%20anchor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spade anchors by name, and by action, dig deeply into the sea floor. Once they are within the sea floor, the concave shape of spade anchors is designed to compact the sea floor, and not move!... The remarkable efficiency of a spade anchor is due to the size and shape of its effective surface … 2, record 2, English, - spade%20anchor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ancre à pelle concave
1, record 2, French, ancre%20%C3%A0%20pelle%20concave
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ancre à cuillère lestée 2, record 2, French, ancre%20%C3%A0%20cuill%C3%A8re%20lest%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ancre à pelle concave ou à cuillère lestée est un des équipements d'ancrage des plus efficaces, quel que soit le fond traversé. Ce type d'ancre possède une forme de cuillère dont la pointe est lestée et qui permet donc de s'enfoncer plus efficacement dans le fond marin. 2, record 2, French, - ancre%20%C3%A0%20pelle%20concave
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-07-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
- Oil Drilling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- temporary guide base
1, record 3, English, temporary%20guide%20base
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- TGB 2, record 3, English, TGB
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The initial piece of equipment lowered to the ocean floor once a mobile, offshore drilling rig has been positioned on location. It serves as an anchor for the guidelines and as a foundation for the permanent guide base. It has an opening in the center through which the bit passes. 3, record 3, English, - temporary%20guide%20base
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plaque de base provisoire
1, record 3, French, plaque%20de%20base%20provisoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- plaque de base temporaire 2, record 3, French, plaque%20de%20base%20temporaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Plaque] descendue avec un tube de grand diamètre et posée au fond de la mer dès le début d'un forage en mer; c'est sur cette plaque que viendra ultérieurement se fixer la structure-guide permanente [...] 1, record 3, French, - plaque%20de%20base%20provisoire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-05-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Types of Constructed Works
- Residential Architecture
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dome house
1, record 4, English, dome%20house
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plywood Dome House Construction Plans. This detailed set of instructions will allow you to make your own versatile wooden dome structure, whether for a house, garage, greenhouse, weekender or storage hut. The simply explained theory behind the strength of dome construction is included and thoroughly covered before construction commences. Cheaper and easier to make than almost any other abode, the wooden dome can take less than a week to erect for 2 people working together. The basic building parts of panels, stiffeners, gussets, ribs and plates are put together like a mechano set using hexagonal head coach screws, washers, nails and anchor bolts for the floor attachment. Aesthetically pleasing and with a spacious interior feeling, the dome gives a harmonious dimension to any environmental setting. 1, record 4, English, - dome%20house
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Types de constructions
- Architecture d'habitation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- maison en forme de dôme
1, record 4, French, maison%20en%20forme%20de%20d%C3%B4me
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- maison dôme 2, record 4, French, maison%20d%C3%B4me
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Entreprise. Domespace (Maisons tournantes en forme de dôme - France. 1, record 4, French, - maison%20en%20forme%20de%20d%C3%B4me
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-11-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Building Hardware
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- base anchor
1, record 5, English, base%20anchor
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- doorframe anchor 2, record 5, English, doorframe%20anchor
correct
- jamb anchor 2, record 5, English, jamb%20anchor
correct
- floor anchor 3, record 5, English, floor%20anchor
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The metal piece attached to the base of a doorframe for the purpose of securing the frame to the floor. 1, record 5, English, - base%20anchor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- patte de scellement de huisserie
1, record 5, French, patte%20de%20scellement%20de%20huisserie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] la patte à scellement, pièce de métal méplat à tête percée et à queue de carpe, destinée à être scellée au mortier; elle sert en particulier à fixer sur les maçonneries les huisseries et bâtis dormants de croisées. 2, record 5, French, - patte%20de%20scellement%20de%20huisserie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-07-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Building Hardware
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- floor anchor 1, record 6, English, floor%20anchor
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a tieing device used for fixing a movable partition to the floor. 1, record 6, English, - floor%20anchor
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'ancrage au sol
1, record 6, French, dispositif%20d%27ancrage%20au%20sol
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
sorte d'attache permettant de fixer solidement au sol une cloison mobile. 1, record 6, French, - dispositif%20d%27ancrage%20au%20sol
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1992-02-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- movable bulkhead
1, record 7, English, movable%20bulkhead
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- moveable bulkhead 2, record 7, English, moveable%20bulkhead
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A permanent load securement device used to separate and anchor various freight. Attached to a DF car, it runs on ceiling and floor rails lengthwise. A lever locks it in place on the rails, securing the loading. 1, record 7, English, - movable%20bulkhead
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cloison mobile
1, record 7, French, cloison%20mobile
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cloison qui sert à séparer et arrimer différentes marchandises. Placée en permanence dans un wagon DF, elle glisse sur des rails de plafond et de plancher dans le sens de la longueur du wagon. A l'aide d'un levier de verrouillage, la cloison est immobilisée sur les rails selon le chargement à arrimer. 2, record 7, French, - cloison%20mobile
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wagon DF 2, record 7, French, - cloison%20mobile
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 7, French, - cloison%20mobile
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1988-06-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- driving nail
1, record 8, English, driving%20nail
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A driving nail is used to anchor binder bar, carpet bar and stair nosing to the floor. The heads of the driving nails are colour-coordinated with the metal. 1, record 8, English, - driving%20nail
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- clou d'ancrage
1, record 8, French, clou%20d%27ancrage
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Clous d'ancrage. Ce type de clou est employé pour l'ancrage des nez d'escalier, et lattes de fixation métalliques. 1, record 8, French, - clou%20d%27ancrage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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