TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
TWISTED WIRE [22 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-03-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- twisted wire brush maker
1, record 1, English, twisted%20wire%20brush%20maker
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- façonneur de brosses en fil métallique torsadé
1, record 1, French, fa%C3%A7onneur%20de%20brosses%20en%20fil%20m%C3%A9tallique%20torsad%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- façonneuse de brosses en fil métallique torsadé 1, record 1, French, fa%C3%A7onneuse%20de%20brosses%20en%20fil%20m%C3%A9tallique%20torsad%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- façonneur de brosses à âme métallique hélicoïde 1, record 1, French, fa%C3%A7onneur%20de%20brosses%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A2me%20m%C3%A9tallique%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
- façonneuse de brosses à âme métallique hélicoïde 1, record 1, French, fa%C3%A7onneuse%20de%20brosses%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A2me%20m%C3%A9tallique%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFde
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2023-03-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- twisted wire brush assembler
1, record 2, English, twisted%20wire%20brush%20assembler
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- monteur de brosses à fils métalliques torsadés
1, record 2, French, monteur%20de%20brosses%20%C3%A0%20fils%20m%C3%A9talliques%20torsad%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- monteuse de brosses à fils métalliques torsadés 1, record 2, French, monteuse%20de%20brosses%20%C3%A0%20fils%20m%C3%A9talliques%20torsad%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
- monteur de brosses à âme métallique hélicoïde 1, record 2, French, monteur%20de%20brosses%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A2me%20m%C3%A9tallique%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
- monteuse de brosses à âme métallique hélicoïde 1, record 2, French, monteuse%20de%20brosses%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A2me%20m%C3%A9tallique%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFde
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-12-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Wires and Cables
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- star architecture
1, record 3, English, star%20architecture
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- star network architecture 2, record 3, English, star%20network%20architecture
- star topology architecture 3, record 3, English, star%20topology%20architecture
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cable network architecture wherein optical fibres radiate outwards from the head end or a point on a fibre-ring(a "node") to local networks serving a neighbourhood or subdivision. This is similar to the "switched-star" architecture of telephone systems-however, in the telephone case, each wire(twisted pair) serves an individual subscriber. 1, record 3, English, - star%20architecture
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et fils téléphoniques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- architecture en étoile
1, record 3, French, architecture%20en%20%C3%A9toile
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- architecture étoilée 2, record 3, French, architecture%20%C3%A9toil%C3%A9e
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Architecture d'un réseau de câble où les fibres optiques irradient extérieurement de la tête de ligne ou d'un point situé sur un anneau de fibre optique («un nœud») à des réseaux locaux desservant un quartier ou une subdivision. Semblable à l'architecture du téléphone («switched star») - cependant, dans le cas du téléphone, chaque fil («twisted pair») dessert un seul abonné. 1, record 3, French, - architecture%20en%20%C3%A9toile
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-06-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Installation and Maintenance (Electrical)
- Electric Cables
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Western Union splice
1, record 4, English, Western%20Union%20splice
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Lineman splice 2, record 4, English, Lineman%20splice
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Western Union splice is made by twisting two ends of a wire together counterclockwise 3/4 of a turn each, finger tight. Then, using needle-nose pliers, the ends are twisted at least five more turns, tightly. The cut off ends are pushed close to the center wire. 2, record 4, English, - Western%20Union%20splice
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Western Union splice: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 4, English, - Western%20Union%20splice
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Installation et maintenance (Électricité)
- Câbles électriques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- épissure de type «Western Union»
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9pissure%20de%20type%20%C2%ABWestern%20Union%C2%BB
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- épissure torsadée 1, record 4, French, %C3%A9pissure%20torsad%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- épissure de Western Union 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9pissure%20de%20Western%20Union
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe de nombreux types de joints électriques, mais plusieurs sont considérés comme des archétypes fondamentaux. Ces types de joints comprennent l'épissure Western Union[. Celle-ci] est l'un des types les plus courants de joints. Ce type d'assemblage est utilisé pour connecter deux [fils] du même conducteur - réparer un fil sectionné, par exemple. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9pissure%20de%20type%20%C2%ABWestern%20Union%C2%BB
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
épissure de type «Western Union»; épissure torsadée : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 4, French, - %C3%A9pissure%20de%20type%20%C2%ABWestern%20Union%C2%BB
Record 4, Key term(s)
- épissure de type Western Union
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mat
1, record 5, English, mat
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- doormat 1, record 5, English, doormat
correct, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of material that is typically made of meshed metal strips or twisted wire or of corrugated or perforated rubber so as to present a roughly ridged or furrowed surface and is placed at the entrance to a building for cleaning the bottom of one's shoes. 1, record 5, English, - mat
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
doormat : a mat placed before or just inside a door for wiping mud and dirt from the shoes. 1, record 5, English, - mat
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Although "doormat" has a more restricted sense then "mat", both "doormat" and "mat" are used to describe this concept. 2, record 5, English, - mat
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et textile d'ameublement
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- paillasson
1, record 5, French, paillasson
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- tapis-brosse 2, record 5, French, tapis%2Dbrosse
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Natte tressée, de paille, de jonc, de roseau, de sparte, de jute, etc., que l'on met sur le seuil d'un appartement, au bas d'un escalier, etc., pour s'y essuyer les pieds. 1, record 5, French, - paillasson
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«tapis-brosse» : Tapis de fibres végétales, à poils durs et serrés. 1, record 5, French, - paillasson
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«tapis-brosse» : Terme plus général mais utilisé fréquemment pour décrire cette notion. 3, record 5, French, - paillasson
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alfombras y tejidos para tapizado
- Alfombras y revestimientos para suelos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- estera
1, record 5, Spanish, estera
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-08-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Wireless and Mobile Communications
- Internet and Telematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- twisted-pair copper wire
1, record 6, English, twisted%2Dpair%20copper%20wire
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Twisted-pair copper wire is especially common in PSTN [public switched telephone network] access lines and is composed of two independently insulated wires twisted around one another. 1, record 6, English, - twisted%2Dpair%20copper%20wire
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Communications sans fil et mobiles
- Internet et télématique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- paire de fils de cuivre torsadés
1, record 6, French, paire%20de%20fils%20de%20cuivre%20torsad%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les lignes d'accès au réseau téléphonique public commuté] utilisent souvent une paire de fils de cuivre torsadés, paire de fils isolés indépendamment et torsadés l'un sur l'autre. 1, record 6, French, - paire%20de%20fils%20de%20cuivre%20torsad%C3%A9s
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-04-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- power cable
1, record 7, English, power%20cable
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each IFEN PSU power cable consisted of three, 12 AWG [American wire gauge], MIL-W-22759/16 wires twisted together. 2, record 7, English, - power%20cable
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- câble d'alimentation
1, record 7, French, c%C3%A2ble%20d%27alimentation
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le câble d'alimentation principal pour le système RDB [Reliable Block Diagram] comprenait trois fils MIL-DTL-16878/5-BNL de calibre 8 AWG [American wire gauge] torsadés ensemble. 2, record 7, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20d%27alimentation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
câble d'alimentation : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 7, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20d%27alimentation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-03-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- simple twisted wire snaffle bit
1, record 8, English, simple%20twisted%20wire%20snaffle%20bit
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- filet de broche tordue simple
1, record 8, French, filet%20de%20broche%20tordue%20simple
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-12-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Orthodontics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- twist wire
1, record 9, English, twist%20wire
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- twisted wire 2, record 9, English, twisted%20wire
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A multi-strand metallic wire made of a few(often 3) strands of the same material that are tightly twisted together. 3, record 9, English, - twist%20wire
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Once the strands are twisted together, the wire can be molded so that its cross section becomes rectangular or square. 3, record 9, English, - twist%20wire
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Orthodontie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fil torsadé
1, record 9, French, fil%20torsad%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rétention de la partie antérieure du maxillaire, à l'aide par [exemple] d'un fil torsadé Dentaflex [...] avec courbure palatine. 2, record 9, French, - fil%20torsad%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-07-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- double twisted wire snaffle bit
1, record 10, English, double%20twisted%20wire%20snaffle%20bit
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- double twisted wire bit 1, record 10, English, double%20twisted%20wire%20%20bit
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- filet de broche tordue double
1, record 10, French, filet%20de%20broche%20tordue%20double
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'embouchure est constituée de deux pièces faites de broche tordue avec des articulations décalées l'une par rapport à l'autre. 1, record 10, French, - filet%20de%20broche%20tordue%20double
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- filete doble de alambre torcido
1, record 10, Spanish, filete%20doble%20de%20alambre%20torcido
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2004-06-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- payload bus
1, record 11, English, payload%20bus
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The standard interfaces to the ISPRs [International Standard Payload Racks] include a MIL-STD-1553B Payload Bus that uses twisted shielded wire pairs and a high rate data link via optical fibers. Commands to the payloads from the ground, crew, and onboard automated procedures are delivered via this 1553B connection as are health, status, safety, and ancillary data types. Each payload location is allowed one remote terminal on the bus. 2, record 11, English, - payload%20bus
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
payload bus: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 11, English, - payload%20bus
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- plateforme de charge utile
1, record 11, French, plateforme%20de%20charge%20utile
proposal, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- bus de charge utile 2, record 11, French, bus%20de%20charge%20utile
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plateforme de charge utile : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 11, French, - plateforme%20de%20charge%20utile
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2003-04-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Wires and Cables
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- twisted pair wire 1, record 12, English, twisted%20pair%20wire
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et fils téléphoniques
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- fil à paire torsadée 1, record 12, French, fil%20%C3%A0%20paire%20torsad%C3%A9e
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cables e hilos telefónicos
- Instalaciones de telecomunicaciones
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- conductor doble retorcido
1, record 12, Spanish, conductor%20doble%20retorcido
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- conductor de doble recorrido 1, record 12, Spanish, conductor%20de%20doble%20recorrido
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Jib-Type Hoisting Apparatus
- Derricks (Construction Sites)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- pole
1, record 13, English, pole
correct, generic
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- gin pole 2, record 13, English, gin%20pole
correct, generic
- gin-pole 3, record 13, English, gin%2Dpole
correct, generic, standardized
- gin pole derrick 1, record 13, English, gin%20pole%20derrick
correct, generic
- standing derrick 4, record 13, English, standing%20derrick
correct, generic
- guyed mast 4, record 13, English, guyed%20mast
correct, generic
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the gin pole... consists of a vertical or nearly vertical mast held in position by at least four twisted wire cables or ropes known as guys. A pulley or some other form of hoisting tackle attached to the top of the mast completes the equipment. The gin pole is frequently used in the erection of steel frames for small buildings.... 1, record 13, English, - pole
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In French, the modern, power-operated model is called "mât de levage", whereas the small, hand-operated moded is referred to as "chèvre verticale". 4, record 13, English, - pole
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gin-pole: standardized by the Standards Association of Australia. 5, record 13, English, - pole
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de levage à bras
- Derricks et mâts (Chantiers)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- chèvre verticale
1, record 13, French, ch%C3%A8vre%20verticale
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] pour élever les fardeaux à grande hauteur, on utilise la chèvre verticale. C'est une longue poutre verticale, maintenue par des haubans et reposant, à sa partie inférieure, sur une crapaudine. La chaîne de traction reçoit une poulie à chape et rochet pour le fardeau [...] 2, record 13, French, - ch%C3%A8vre%20verticale
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chèvre : Appareil très rustique, utilisé pour soulever de lourdes charges, pièces de charpente, pierres, etc. 3, record 13, French, - ch%C3%A8vre%20verticale
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1998-08-07
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- twisted-pair cable
1, record 14, English, twisted%2Dpair%20cable
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- twisted-pair wiring 2, record 14, English, twisted%2Dpair%20wiring
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cable comprised of two wires twisted together at six turns per inch to provide electrical self-shielding. Some telephone wire-but by no means all-is twisted-pair. 2, record 14, English, - twisted%2Dpair%20cable
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Internet et télématique
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- câblage à paires torsadées
1, record 14, French, c%C3%A2blage%20%C3%A0%20paires%20torsad%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Câble formé de deux fils torsadés, à raison de six torsades pour six pouces. Cela a pour effet d'augmenter l'immunité du câble et de diminuer son atténuation. 1, record 14, French, - c%C3%A2blage%20%C3%A0%20paires%20torsad%C3%A9es
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
- Internet y telemática
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- cable de pares trenzados
1, record 14, Spanish, cable%20de%20pares%20trenzados
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1997-04-16
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Practice
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- helicoidal wire
1, record 15, English, helicoidal%20wire
proposal
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Helicoidal saw. A stonecutter's saw consisting of an endless cable made of three steel wires twisted together, supplied with sand and water, and drawn along marble or other stone to cut it. Called also wire saw. 2, record 15, English, - helicoidal%20wire
Record 15, Key term(s)
- wire saw
- helicoidal saw
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Maçonnerie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- fil hélicoïdal
1, record 15, French, fil%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFdal
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil hélicoïdal (I): Toron de deux ou trois fils enroulés en hélice, généralement à pas constant, de longueur infinie, utilisé dans les appareils de sciage pour entraîner une matière abrasive afin de scier une masse ou un bloc de pierre. 1, record 15, French, - fil%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFdal
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1988-03-09
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- twisted wire
1, record 16, English, twisted%20wire
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- fil torsadé
1, record 16, French, fil%20torsad%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1986-12-11
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- filigree
1, record 17, English, filigree
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- filigree-work 2, record 17, English, filigree%2Dwork
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Decoration with fine gold or silver wire twisted into patterns. The wire may be soldered to a sheet of metal, or several strands may be twisted together without a background. 1, record 17, English, - filigree
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- filigrane
1, record 17, French, filigrane
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décor à jour ou appliqué. Fils métalliques d'or ou d'argent lissés, torsadés, texturés et fixés soit entre eux soit sur une plaque par fusion ou soudure. 1, record 17, French, - filigrane
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1984-09-06
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- baseband transmission medium
1, record 18, English, baseband%20transmission%20medium
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
is typically a balanced cable pair(usually twisted wire pair) or an unbalanced cable pair(single wire ground return or coaxial cable). 1, record 18, English, - baseband%20transmission%20medium
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- support de transmission en bande de base
1, record 18, French, support%20de%20transmission%20en%20bande%20de%20base
proposal, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1979-05-31
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Circuits Technology
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- wire data bus
1, record 19, English, wire%20data%20bus
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many data bus configurations employing wire as the transmission medium have been developed. Both twisted pairs and coaxial cables have been used.(...) In wire data buses either short or open circuits can impede the normal flow of information. 1, record 19, English, - wire%20data%20bus
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Technologie des circuits électroniques
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- ligne bus électrique
1, record 19, French, ligne%20bus%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) une évaluation de lignes bus électriques est faite aux USA sur le bombardier Rockwell B-1 en vue de déboucher sur son équivalent optique. Un bus optique permettrait des vitesses de transmission supérieures à 10 Mbits/s au lieu de 1 Mbits/s, un nombre d'abonnés sur la ligne bien supérieur, que dans le cas de son homologue électrique. 2, record 19, French, - ligne%20bus%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Ropemaking
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- marline
1, record 20, English, marline
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- marlin 2, record 20, English, marlin
correct
- marling 2, record 20, English, marling
correct
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small usually tarred line of two strands twisted loosely left-handed that is used for seizing and as a covering for wire rope. 2, record 20, English, - marline
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
natural fibre used in the manufacture of nets 3, record 20, English, - marline
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 DEF
marline: Small stuff or cord used for lashings, mousing, and seizing. Once lightly tarred to stop rot but now usually made of synthetic fibers. 4, record 20, English, - marline
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Corderie
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- merlin
1, record 20, French, merlin
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- lusin 2, record 20, French, lusin
masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
merlin : petite corde formée de trois fils de caret câblés ensemble. 3, record 20, French, - merlin
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 DEF
lusin : ligne d'amarrage, faite avec deux fils de caret très fins câblés ensemble. 4, record 20, French, - merlin
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 3 DEF
fibre naturelle utilisée dans la fabrication des filets de pêche 5, record 20, French, - merlin
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le merlin est habituellement goudronné et utilisé comme ligature. 3, record 20, French, - merlin
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le lusin peut être goudronné et utilisé comme ligature. 3, record 20, French, - merlin
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- brush maker 1, record 21, English, brush%20maker
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
R.-U. brush maker(hand)(not twisted wire) brush maker(machine) twisted wire brush maker 1, record 21, English, - brush%20maker
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- brossier 1, record 21, French, brossier
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fr. monteur en blaireaux, en brosses, en pinceaux brossier ouvrier en brosses à barbe, en pinceaux brossière ( blaireaux) 1, record 21, French, - brossier
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Steel
- Placement of Concrete
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- twisted wire 1, record 22, English, twisted%20wire
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prestressing steel may be hard-drawn wire, strand, --. 1, record 22, English, - twisted%20wire
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Acier
- Mise en place du béton
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- fil torsadé 1, record 22, French, fil%20torsad%C3%A9
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plusieurs torons, chacun constitué de plusieurs --. 1, record 22, French, - fil%20torsad%C3%A9
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: