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HEAD CLEARANCE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Special-Language Phraseology
- Security
- Personnel Management (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- deny a security clearance
1, record 1, English, deny%20a%20security%20clearance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Only the deputy head can deny, revoke or suspend a security clearance. 2, record 1, English, - deny%20a%20security%20clearance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
- Sécurité
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- refuser une cote de sécurité
1, record 1, French, refuser%20une%20cote%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Seul [l'administrateur général] peut refuser, révoquer ou suspendre une cote de sécurité. 2, record 1, French, - refuser%20une%20cote%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-01-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ballistics
- Small Arms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cartridge case head clearance
1, record 2, English, cartridge%20case%20head%20clearance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance between the head of a fully seated cartridge and the face of the bolt/breechblock when the action is locked. 1, record 2, English, - cartridge%20case%20head%20clearance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "headspace". 1, record 2, English, - cartridge%20case%20head%20clearance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Balistique
- Armes légères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- jeu au culot de la douille
1, record 2, French, jeu%20au%20culot%20de%20la%20douille
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance entre le culot d'une cartouche chambrée à fond et la tranche de la culasse lorsque le mécanisme est verrouillé. 1, record 2, French, - jeu%20au%20culot%20de%20la%20douille
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A ne pas confondre avec la «feuillure». 1, record 2, French, - jeu%20au%20culot%20de%20la%20douille
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
jeu au culot de la douille : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 2, French, - jeu%20au%20culot%20de%20la%20douille
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-01-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ballistics
- Small Arms
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- headspace
1, record 3, English, headspace
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance from the face of the locked breech to the seating surface of the cartridge case in the chamber. 2, record 3, English, - headspace
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is a critical dimension in a firearm. If insufficient, the bolt/breechblock will not close or lock. If excessive, the cartridge case can move back during firing and may rupture or burst. 2, record 3, English, - headspace
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with "cartridge case head clearance". 2, record 3, English, - headspace
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Balistique
- Armes légères
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- feuillure
1, record 3, French, feuillure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance de la tranche de la culasse verrouillée à la surface d'appui de la douille dans la chambre. 2, record 3, French, - feuillure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est une dimension critique dans une arme à feu. Si elle est insuffisante, la culasse ne se fermera pas ou ne se verrouillera pas. Si elle est trop grande, la douille peut reculer durant le tir et peut se rompre ou éclater. 2, record 3, French, - feuillure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
À ne pas confondre avec le «jeu au culot de la douille». 2, record 3, French, - feuillure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
feuillure : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 3, French, - feuillure
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-10-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Reports
- Penal Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Assessment for Decision
1, record 4, English, Assessment%20for%20Decision
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Assessment for Decision of each offender being reviewed for perimeter work clearance shall be presented to and reviewed by the Unit Board who will submit a recommendation to the Institutional Head. 1, record 4, English, - Assessment%20for%20Decision
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de rapports
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Évaluation en vue d'une décision
1, record 4, French, %C3%89valuation%20en%20vue%20d%27une%20d%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Évaluation en vue d'une décision pour chaque demande d'autorisation de travailler à l'extérieur du périmètre doit être soumise à l'examen du Comité de l'unité, qui fera une recommandation au directeur de l'établissement. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%89valuation%20en%20vue%20d%27une%20d%C3%A9cision
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-04-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dysphagia cup
1, record 5, English, dysphagia%20cup
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A special cup designed for those with swallowing difficulties. Shaped to direct the flow of regular and thickened liquids to center of the mouth. The contoured shape allows for sufficient nose clearance to empty the cup without tilting the head back. 1, record 5, English, - dysphagia%20cup
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tasse pour dysphagie
1, record 5, French, tasse%20pour%20dysphagie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-07-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Diesel Motors
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- head clearance
1, record 6, English, head%20clearance
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance between the top surface of a fuel injection pump plunger (or plunger assembly) at the end of the plunger stroke and the nearest component that would limit its further movement. 1, record 6, English, - head%20clearance
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteurs diesel
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- jeu d'extrémité supérieure
1, record 6, French, jeu%20d%27extr%C3%A9mit%C3%A9%20sup%C3%A9rieure
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance entre la face d'extrémité supérieure d'un piston d'une pompe d'injection (ou d'un mécanisme de pompage), à la fin de la course de piston, et le composant le plus proche qui pourrait limiter le prolongement de son mouvement. 1, record 6, French, - jeu%20d%27extr%C3%A9mit%C3%A9%20sup%C3%A9rieure
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-09-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- piston/cylinder head bump clearance
1, record 7, English, piston%2Fcylinder%20head%20bump%20clearance
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- jeu entre la tête de piston et la culasse
1, record 7, French, jeu%20entre%20la%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20piston%20et%20la%20culasse
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1988-01-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- column type air gauge
1, record 8, English, column%20type%20air%20gauge
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- flow type air gauge 1, record 8, English, flow%20type%20air%20gauge
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air gauges are of two types : the flow or column type which indicates air velocity, and the pressure type which indicates air pressure in the system.... [In the] column type air gauge... the air flows through a transparent tapered tube in which a float is suspended as a result of this air flow.... The air flowing through the gauge exhausts through the passages in the gauging head into the clearance between the head and the workpiece. The rate of flow is proportional to the clearance indicated by the position of the float in the column. The gauge is set to a master and the float is then positioned by means of an adjusting knob. 1, record 8, English, - column%20type%20air%20gauge
Record 8, Key term(s)
- column type air gage
- flow type air gage
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- système débitmétrique
1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%C3%A9bitm%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- calibre pneumatique à colonne 2, record 8, French, calibre%20pneumatique%20%C3%A0%20colonne
masculine noun
- calibre à débit 2, record 8, French, calibre%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9bit
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Dans un système débitmétrique,] l'indication de dimension est obtenue par la position en hauteur d'un flotteur se déplaçant devant une graduation, à l'intérieur d'un tube de verre conique. La hauteur du flotteur varie proportionnellement à la quantité d'air s'écoulant par unité de temps. 1, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%C3%A9bitm%C3%A9trique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- head clearance 1, record 9, English, head%20clearance
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- encombrement en hauteur 1, record 9, French, encombrement%20en%20hauteur
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- côtes d'encombrement 1, record 9, French, c%C3%B4tes%20d%27encombrement
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- narrow shower 1, record 10, English, narrow%20shower
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a high level of skill in a narrow field(rev. de la classification) une haute compétence dans un domaine restreint narrow goods(placard du centenaire) les rubans la rubanerie narrow bridge a head(BT 89 la circulation routière) attention pont étroit narrow clearance largeur limitée 1, record 10, English, - narrow%20shower
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- gerbe étroite 1, record 10, French, gerbe%20%C3%A9troite
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(organisation des mesures d'urgence) 1, record 10, French, - gerbe%20%C3%A9troite
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- compound geared hoisting head 1, record 11, English, compound%20geared%20hoisting%20head
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Railway side and head clearance-Espaces libres à côté et au-dessus du chemin de fer(84) double-head receivers-récepteurs à double boîtier(88) single-head receivers-récepteurs à simple boîtier(88) head room-hauteur libre. branch head-chef de direction. district head. chef de région. deputy head-sous-chef 1, record 11, English, - compound%20geared%20hoisting%20head
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Levage
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- vérin à engrenages composés. 1, record 11, French, v%C3%A9rin%20%C3%A0%20engrenages%20compos%C3%A9s%2E
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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