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Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2012-04-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Structural Framework
DEF

A plane frame, usually single storey, in which the junction between the vertical and horizontal or raking members is rigid.

CONT

A transverse frame which forms an integral part of a structural unit or supports another structural unit is called a bent. Bents ... are made of structural steel, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, or wood. They are used extensively in connection with viaducts and industrial buildings. Viaduct bents consist of columns held firmly together by bracing in horizontal and vertical planes. Bents in buildings are composed of a roof truss and the supporting columns or of a roof girder rigidly attached to the columns so as to form a rigid frame. The bents support longitudinal beams ... on which the roof is laid.

OBS

portal frame: term and definition standardized by ISO.

OBS

bent: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick) in 1990.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Charpentes
DEF

Cadre généralement d'un étage et dont l'assemblage entre les éléments verticaux et horizontaux ou inclinés est rigide.

OBS

portique : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

OBS

portique : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques du Nouveau Brunswick en 1990.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estructuras (Construcción)
DEF

Unidad formada por la armadura y columnas que la sostienen en los extremos.

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Record 2 2008-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
  • Naval Forces
  • Water Transport
DEF

[Said of a flag that] has been attached to the halyard, secured to a cleat and is readily available to be hoisted.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
  • Forces navales
  • Transport par eau
DEF

[Se dit d'un drapeau qui est] attaché à la drisse, fixé à un taquet et [...] prêt à être envoyé.

Spanish

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Record 3 2005-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Transverse groove cut in the bolt, firing pin, striker or hammer, in which the sear or trigger nose engages to hold the said part in the cocked position until released by the movement of the trigger.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Encoche taillée dans la culasse, le percuteur, la masse percutante ou le chien, où la gâchette ou le bec de la détente s'engage pour retenir ladite pièce à l'armé jusqu'à la pression de la détente.

OBS

cran de l'armé : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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Record 4 1998-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heraldry
OBS

Refers to the bent or bowed arm of a man; also refers to dolphins.

OBS

The term "embowed" is also used in English heraldry to refer to the bend.

OBS

The term "flexed" is also used to refer to an arm.

Key term(s)
  • flected

French

Domaine(s)
  • Héraldique

Spanish

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Record 5 1998-06-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heraldry
DEF

Said of an ordinary which is embowed.

OBS

An arm embowed has the elbow to the dexter.

Key term(s)
  • bent
  • bowed

French

Domaine(s)
  • Héraldique
Key term(s)
  • courbé
  • ployé

Spanish

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Record 6 1994-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
  • Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
OBS

Shank end of needle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
  • Tricot et tissus extensibles
OBS

Queue de la tige de l'aiguille.

Spanish

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Record 7 1993-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
DEF

Characterizes a deformed surface or part.

OBS

Different from broken or dented ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques
DEF

Se dit de la déformation d'une surface ou d'une pièce.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec cassé ou enfoncé [...]

Spanish

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Record 8 1986-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Translation
  • Language Problems

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction
  • Problèmes de langue

Spanish

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Record 9 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Translation
  • Language Problems
OBS

The bent of the people is in favor of idolatry.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction
  • Problèmes de langue
OBS

Ce peuple a un penchant pour l'idolâtrie; est prédisposé à; a un faible pour.

Spanish

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