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Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Fire Prevention
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fusible link
1, record 1, English, fusible%20link
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A link of low-melting alloy that holds an automatic sprinkler head in closed position and melts at a predetermined temperature, thereby allowing the valve to open and release water or other extinguishing agent. A similar link may be used to hold a fire door or fire damper in open position, to shut off the fuel supply to an oil-fired boiler in case of fire, etc. 2, record 1, English, - fusible%20link
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Every shaft containing are fuse chute shall conform to the requirements of Article 3.5.3.1., and shall be constructed of noncombustible materials having a fire-resistance rating not less than that required by Table 3.5.3.A. for the grade of fire separation through which it passes, but not less than (...) 1 hr where the chute outlet for the discharge room is protected by an approved, automatic, self-latching closure held open by a fusible link (...) 3, record 1, English, - fusible%20link
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fusible link: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - fusible%20link
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Prévention des incendies
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- élément fusible
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fusible
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fusible 2, record 1, French, fusible
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- maillon fusible 3, record 1, French, maillon%20fusible
masculine noun
- attache fusible 4, record 1, French, attache%20fusible
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif dont la rupture, sous l'effet d'une chaleur anormale, assure la mise en œuvre de moyens de secours contre l'incendie : fermeture de portes coupe-feu, ouverture de vannes ou de têtes d'extincteurs automatiques. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fusible
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gaines qui renferment un vide-ordures doivent être conformes aux exigences de l'article 3.5.3.1. et construites en matériaux incombustibles d'un degré de résistance au feu au moins égal à la valeur du tableau 3.5.3.A. exigée pour les séparations coupe-feu qu'elles traversent, et d'au moins 1 h, si le débouché du vide-ordures est muni d'un dispositif d'obturation approuvé à auto-verrouillage, maintenu en position ouverte par un maillon fusible [...] 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fusible
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fusible. Ne pas confondre avec «fusible» en électricité qui désigne le fil d'alliage d'étain ou de plomb utilisé dans les coupe-circuits ou parfois, par déformation, le coupe-circuit lui-même. 6, record 1, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fusible
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
élément fusible : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 7, record 1, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fusible
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-10-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
- Finish Carpentry
- Cabinetmaking
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- door overlap
1, record 2, English, door%20overlap
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The door shall be end hung(270 degree swing). Closure shall be by the gravity lock device, which retains door in both the(270 degree) open position as well as in the(0 degree) closed position. The door will easily hold in the open position for cart loading. Door overlap(when in open position) is 3. 2 inches. Hinges are fully protected by the cart's top and base when the door is closed for transport. 2, record 2, English, - door%20overlap
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
There is an extremely important design consideration when constructing and installing pull-outs in a cabinet behind doors. The European hinge, that is often used, has the ability to open in less than the space it requires for door overlap. In effect, the door mounted with these hinges opens in a space less than 5/8" which puts the edge of the door slightly inside the face frame opening. While this feature is extremely beneficial, particularly when two doors are close together, it means that a pull-out will rub or hit the door. To provent this, 1" by 2" cleats are installed on the interior of the carcass, and the drawer glides are mounted to the cleats. 3, record 2, English, - door%20overlap
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Menuiserie
- Ébénisterie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bord chevauchant du battant
1, record 2, French, bord%20chevauchant%20du%20battant
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bord chevauchant du vantail 1, record 2, French, bord%20chevauchant%20du%20vantail
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrirait mieux «ventail». 2, record 2, French, - bord%20chevauchant%20du%20battant
Record number: 2, 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). 3, record 2, French, - bord%20chevauchant%20du%20battant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- accelerated freefall
1, record 3, English, accelerated%20freefall
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AFF 1, record 3, English, AFF
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A basic parachute training where the first parachute jump is a freefall descent from at least 10,000 ft with an instructor holding on to each side of the student parachutist. 2, record 3, English, - accelerated%20freefall
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another method for a first jump is called Accelerated Freefall or AFF. With AFF, you actually jump out of an airplane at about 12, 000 ft(3658 m) and free fall for about 40 seconds before you pull the ripcord to open the parachute. During the freefall you have to maintain an aerodynamic body position. To ensure that all procedures are followed correctly, two instructors hold you from the time you jump until parachute opens. 3, record 3, English, - accelerated%20freefall
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- progression accompagnée en chute
1, record 3, French, progression%20accompagn%C3%A9e%20en%20chute
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- progression accélérée en chute 2, record 3, French, progression%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9r%C3%A9e%20en%20chute
correct, feminine noun
- PAC 3, record 3, French, PAC
correct, feminine noun
- PAC 3, record 3, French, PAC
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La PAC est en passe de devenir la voie royale d'accession à l'art de la chute libre [...] la méthode PAC [consiste] à emmener, pour son premier saut, un élève à 4000 mètres [...] encadré et solidement tenu au harnais par deux instructeurs [...] 4, record 3, French, - progression%20accompagn%C3%A9e%20en%20chute
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La deuxième technique de premier saut est la progression accompagnée en chute ou PAC. En progression accompagnée en chute, vous sautez seul d'un avion à environ 3 600m (12 000 pieds) d'altitude et chutez pendant près de 40 secondes, avant de tirer la poignée d'ouverture du parachute. Lors de cette chute libre, vous devez adopter une position corporelle aérodynamique. Pour assurer la sécurité de vos manipulations, deux instructeurs sont accrochés à vous depuis le saut jusqu'à l'ouverture de votre parachute. 5, record 3, French, - progression%20accompagn%C3%A9e%20en%20chute
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Dernière trouvaille en date, la PAC. Derrière cette appellation barbare de la progression accélérée en chute, le moyen d'apprendre, en sept sauts et sept jours à se débrouiller seul. 6, record 3, French, - progression%20accompagn%C3%A9e%20en%20chute
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-04-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- volte at the walk
1, record 4, English, volte%20at%20the%20walk
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With a young horse, you use an open rein to turn and hold your hands a bit further apart. The smallest volte on a collected horse is 6 m. Do a 3 m volte at the walk with lots of bend and flexion. This is good to slow a horse without using the brake. Use also action-reaction, he will soon find a good head position. 2, record 4, English, - volte%20at%20the%20walk
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- volte au pas
1, record 4, French, volte%20au%20pas
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-10-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Aircraft Systems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- control valve
1, record 5, English, control%20valve
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A valve which controls pressure, volume, or flow direction in a fluid transmission system. 2, record 5, English, - control%20valve
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pneumatic systems are often compared to hydraulic systems, but such comparisons can only hold true in general terms.... Control valves are... a necessary part of a typical pneumatic system.... The control valve consists of a lever with two lobes. [In the off position], a spring holds the left poppet closed so that compressed air entering the pressure port cannot flow to the brakes. [In the on position], one lobe of the lever holds the left poppet open and a spring closes the right poppet. Compressed air now flows around the opened left poppet, through a drilled passage, and into a chamber below the right poppet. Since the right poppet is closed, the high-pressure air flows out of the brake port and into the brake line to apply the brakes. To release the brakes, the control valve is returned to the off position. 3, record 5, English, - control%20valve
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vanne de commande
1, record 5, French, vanne%20de%20commande
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vanne qui contrôle la pression, le volume, la direction du débit dans un circuit de transmission de fluide. 2, record 5, French, - vanne%20de%20commande
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vanne de commande : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 5, French, - vanne%20de%20commande
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Vanne de commande de débit, de décharge, de démarrage, de pression, d'ouverture de trappe de train principal. 3, record 5, French, - vanne%20de%20commande
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-09-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electric Motors
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- brake winding
1, record 6, English, brake%20winding
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The winding in an electric motor which holds the armature against a brake shoe to hold the motor in its open position after the motor limit switch opens. When both the motor winding and the brake winding are energized, the strength of the motor winding overcomes the brake winding. 1, record 6, English, - brake%20winding
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs électriques
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bobine de frein
1, record 6, French, bobine%20de%20frein
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Débrancher les raccordements de la bobine de frein dans la boîte de connexions sur le redresseur. 1, record 6, French, - bobine%20de%20frein
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-08-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hold the racket in open position 1, record 7, English, hold%20the%20racket%20in%20open%20position
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics. 1, record 7, English, - hold%20the%20racket%20in%20open%20position
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also used in table tennis. 1, record 7, English, - hold%20the%20racket%20in%20open%20position
Record 7, Key term(s)
- hold the racquet in open position
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ouvrir la raquette 1, record 7, French, ouvrir%20la%20raquette
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique. 1, record 7, French, - ouvrir%20la%20raquette
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Employé aussi au tennis de table. 1, record 7, French, - ouvrir%20la%20raquette
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-12-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- composting chamber
1, record 8, English, composting%20chamber
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The "Sun-Mar" three chamber system... The composting chamber. "Sun-Mar" engineers found that the ideal conditions for fast, odorless composting could only be provided in a rotating drum,(we call it the Bio-drum). The Bio-drum is uniquely able to keep the compost completely oxygenated, mixed, moist and warm, and so provide perfect conditions for fast, aerobic(and therefore odorless) composting. Waste enters the composting drum through an entry port located in the top of the Bio-drum. By turning the handle on the front of the unit, the drum rotates, and the compost tumbles,(assisted by a mixing baffle) thereby thoroughly and completely oxygenating and mixing every part of the compost. The Bio-drum is fitted with a door which closes automatically to keep the waste inside as the drum rotates. After turning, a lock automatically maintains the Bio-drum in a top dead centre position ready to receive new material. To ensure that the compost cannot get saturated, a screen at the rear of the drum filters any excess liquid directly into the evaporating chamber. At the same time, by protecting the compost from direct heat, the Bio-drum keeps the compost uniformly moist. Lastly, the Bio-drum has the volume to hold the necessary mass of material to retain the natural heat developed in the core of the compost. Insulation on the outside of the drum prevents heat loss. The warm, moist, oxygen rich conditions in the Bio-drum allow the microbes to quickly break down the waste into its essential minerals. When the drum gets 2/3 full, some compost is extracted into the finishing drawer. This is done simply by pulling the drum lock, and rotating the drum backwards. Now, the drum door remains open, and compost falls into the second chamber;-the compost finishing drawer. 1, record 8, English, - composting%20chamber
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- compartiment à compostage
1, record 8, French, compartiment%20%C3%A0%20compostage
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système à trois compartiments «Sun-Mar». [...] Le compartiment à compostage. Les ingénieurs «Sun-Mar» ont découvert que les conditions idéales d'une décomposition rapide et inodore ne peuvent être assurées que dans un tambour rotatif (que nous appelons tambour «Bio-drum»), dans lequel il est possible d'oxygéner et de mélanger le compost complètement et de le maintenir humide et chaud. Les déchets entrent dans la partie supérieure du Bio-drum. En tournant la manivelle du tambour, située sur le devant du cabinet, le compost culbute (action favorisée par la plaque de mélange). Ce culbutage permet l'oxygénation et le mélange complet de la matière à composter. Le tambour est muni d'une porte qui se ferme automatiquement pour retenir les déchets pendant la rotation du tambour. Par la suite, un verrou maintient automatiquement le tambour Bio-drum en position pour accepter d'autres déchets. Pour éviter la saturation du compost, une grille est située à l'arrière du tambour qui filtre et dirige vers l'aire d'évaporation tout liquide excédentaire. En protégeant le compost contre la chaleur directe, le Bio-drum maintient également un degré uniforme d'humidité. En dernier lieu, le Bio-drum peut contenir la masse nécessaire à conserver la chaleur naturelle développée au centre du compost. L'isolation à l'extérieur du tambour évite la perte de chaleur vers l'extérieur. Quand celui-ci est rempli aux 2/3, on transfère une partie du compost dans le tiroir de finition. À cette fin, il suffit de tirer le verrou du tambour et de tourner celui-ci dans le sens inverse des aiguilles d'une montre. Maintenant, la porte du tambour reste ouverte et le compost tombe dans le tiroir de finition. 1, record 8, French, - compartiment%20%C3%A0%20compostage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-01-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- hold a position open 1, record 9, English, hold%20a%20position%20open
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- laisser un poste vacant 1, record 9, French, laisser%20un%20poste%20vacant
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 1978-01-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Construction Methods
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cribber
1, record 10, English, cribber
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- shorer 1, record 10, English, shorer
correct
- shore setter 1, record 10, English, shore%20setter
correct
- shoring carpenter 1, record 10, English, shoring%20carpenter
correct
- bracer 1, record 10, English, bracer
correct
- trench bracing carpenter 1, record 10, English, trench%20bracing%20carpenter
correct
- trench bracer 1, record 10, English, trench%20bracer
correct
- trench shorer 1, record 10, English, trench%20shorer
correct
- sheeting setter 1, record 10, English, sheeting%20setter
correct
- cribbing setter 1, record 10, English, cribbing%20setter
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cribber.(...) Erects timber, cross braces, and sheeting for temporary retaining wall to support sidewalls of trenches and open excavations : Places precut sheeting and braces into position. Drives braces into position with ram(long bar). Tightens screwjacks to brace and hold sheeting in position. May measure and cut timbers to size. 1, record 10, English, - cribber
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Procédés de construction
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- poseur de blindage 1, record 10, French, poseur%20de%20blindage
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- blindeur 1, record 10, French, blindeur
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Blinder: Faire un coffrage jointif pour maintenir une excavation en terrain ébouleux. 2, record 10, French, - poseur%20de%20blindage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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