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CAMBER [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- camber
1, record 1, English, camber
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- camber angle 2, record 1, English, camber%20angle
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Camber is the number of degrees the top of the wheel is tilted inward or outward from a true vertical. 3, record 1, English, - camber
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
camber: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - camber
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- carrossage
1, record 1, French, carrossage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- angle de carrossage 2, record 1, French, angle%20de%20carrossage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le carrossage est l'inclinaison du plan de la roue par rapport à la verticale. 3, record 1, French, - carrossage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le carrossage et l'angle de carrossage sont synonymes dans le domaine de l'entretien des véhicules et correspondent dans la pratique à la valeur chiffrée d'un angle. 4, record 1, French, - carrossage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
carrossage : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 1, French, - carrossage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Mantenimiento y reparación (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ángulo de inclinación de la rueda
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1ngulo%20de%20inclinaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20rueda
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- camber
1, record 2, English, camber
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maximum value of the y-coordinate or f is equal to maximum y-value of the mean line. 1, record 2, English, - camber
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
camber: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - camber
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des bateaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cambrure
1, record 2, French, cambrure
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- camber
1, record 3, English, camber
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The slight arch along its (ski) length - is designed to distribute your weight from tip to tail, avoiding a concentration of pressure directly under your feet and producing a "shock-absorber" effect that can vary from ski to ski. 2, record 3, English, - camber
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The camber is the natural curve of the ski which assists in distributing the skier's weight over its length. It is positive when curved in a concave fashion towards the snow and negative in a convex fashion. 2, record 3, English, - camber
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Known as camber, the resistance of the ski to being pressed flat against the surface is a critical measure of quality and utility, one that varies according to each style of skiing. 3, record 3, English, - camber
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Skiing: The finished product combines speed and comfort through modern camber, optimum flex and high speed base. 4, record 3, English, - camber
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cambrure
1, record 3, French, cambrure
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cambre 2, record 3, French, cambre
correct, masculine noun
- cintre 3, record 3, French, cintre
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme incurvée du ski qui fait que deux skis placés semelle contre semelle se trouvent séparés, à mi-hauteur, par un écart de plusieurs centimètres. 2, record 3, French, - cambrure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Appelée ordinairement le cambre par les skieurs, est la déflexion naturelle qui apparaît au centre du ski lorsque celui-ci n'est pas chargé. Cette déflexion permet de garder une pression positive à la spatule et à l'arrière en terrain uniforme. À rigidité égale, plus la cambrure est grande, plus la pression à l'avant et à l'arrière est importante. 4, record 3, French, - cambrure
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-07-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Wind Energy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- camber
1, record 4, English, camber
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The convex, curved shape of an airfoil from leading edge to trailing edge. 2, record 4, English, - camber
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Énergie éolienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cambrure
1, record 4, French, cambrure
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Profil convexe et courbe d'une pale, du bord d'attaque au bord de fuite. 2, record 4, French, - cambrure
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
- Energía eólica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- curvatura
1, record 4, Spanish, curvatura
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- comba 1, record 4, Spanish, comba
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-04-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Road Design
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- camber
1, record 5, English, camber
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The transverse arch of the surface of a road. 2, record 5, English, - camber
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
camber: term proposed by the World Road Association. 3, record 5, English, - camber
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Conception des voies de circulation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bombement
1, record 5, French, bombement
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courbure du profil en travers d'une route; exprimée par la différence de niveau, ou par la pente, entre le bord et le couronnement. 2, record 5, French, - bombement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bombement : terme proposé par l'Association mondiale de la route. 3, record 5, French, - bombement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bombement : terme et définition recommandés par l'Office de la langue française. 4, record 5, French, - bombement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diseño de carreteras
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- combadura
1, record 5, Spanish, combadura
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- bombeo 2, record 5, Spanish, bombeo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Convexidad de una calzada, expresada por la relación existente entre su anchura y la sagita o máxima convexidad axial. 3, record 5, Spanish, - combadura
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bombeo: Término utilizado por la Asociación Mundial de la Carretera. 4, record 5, Spanish, - combadura
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-09-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- camber
1, record 6, English, camber
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Small basin with narrow entrance, usu. within harbour. 1, record 6, English, - camber
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
boat camber. 1, record 6, English, - camber
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
H.M.C. Dockyard Halifax has a number of boat cambers in which various small vessels and harbour crafts are tied up. 2, record 6, English, - camber
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Ports
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- darse
1, record 6, French, darse
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- darce 2, record 6, French, darce
correct, feminine noun
- darse au bois 3, record 6, French, darse%20au%20bois
feminine noun
- bassin au bois 3, record 6, French, bassin%20au%20bois
masculine noun
- chantier au bois 3, record 6, French, chantier%20au%20bois
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bassin quadrangulaire ouvert, perpendiculaire ou oblique par rapport au rivage, de taille souvent limitée. 4, record 6, French, - darse
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les darses sont fréquentes dans les ports de mer à faible marnage. 5, record 6, French, - darse
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puertos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- dársena
1, record 6, Spanish, d%C3%A1rsena
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zona interna de una bahía o puerto resguardada del viento y las olas, donde las aguas están en calma. 2, record 6, Spanish, - d%C3%A1rsena
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-04-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Rubber)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- camber 1, record 7, English, camber
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Convex or concave curvature or taper along the length of a roller face line. It is expressed as the difference between the diameter at the centre of a roller cover and the diameter at reference points near the ends. 2, record 7, English, - camber
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Crown is intended to produce a uniform specific pressure in the nip formed by two engaged cylindrical surfaces. 2, record 7, English, - camber
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Caoutchouc)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cambrure
1, record 7, French, cambrure
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- bombage 2, record 7, French, bombage
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courbure convexe ou concave ou cône le long d'une ligne de surface. Elle est exprimée comme étant la différence des diamètres mesurés au milieu du cylindre (rouleau) et ceux mesurés aux extrémités. 2, record 7, French, - cambrure
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le bombage est prévu pour obtenir une pression spécifique uniforme dans la déformation fermée par deux surfaces cylindriques engagées. 2, record 7, French, - cambrure
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones y equipo (Caucho)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- combadura
1, record 7, Spanish, combadura
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- comba 1, record 7, Spanish, comba
feminine noun
- contraflecha 1, record 7, Spanish, contraflecha
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-04-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Rough Carpentry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- camber
1, record 8, English, camber
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Charpenterie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- contre-flèche
1, record 8, French, contre%2Dfl%C3%A8che
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carpintería
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- contraflecha
1, record 8, Spanish, contraflecha
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-04-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Metallurgy - General
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Wood Sawing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- bowing
1, record 9, English, bowing
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- bow 2, record 9, English, bow
correct, noun
- camber 3, record 9, English, camber
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Curvature in the plane of rolled sheet or strip, or in the plane of the web of structural shapes. 4, record 9, English, - bowing
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Métallurgie générale
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Sciage du bois
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cambrure
1, record 9, French, cambrure
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courbure de ce qui est arqué en dedans. 2, record 9, French, - cambrure
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metalurgia general
- Vocabulario técnico y científico general
- Aserradura de la madera
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- arqueado
1, record 9, Spanish, arqueado
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Desviación de la línea recta que se mide en el punto donde la distancia desde la línea recta es mayor. 1, record 9, Spanish, - arqueado
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-04-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- camber
1, record 10, English, camber
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Runway). 1, record 10, English, - camber
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bombement
1, record 10, French, bombement
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte aéreo
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- bombeo
1, record 10, Spanish, bombeo
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-02-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Shipbuilding
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- camber
1, record 11, English, camber
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- beam-camber 2, record 11, English, beam%2Dcamber
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Constructions navales
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- bouge
1, record 11, French, bouge
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bouge : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 2, record 11, French, - bouge
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
- Construcción naval
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- vuelta de bao
1, record 11, Spanish, vuelta%20de%20bao
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-08-31
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Industry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Part of welding bead above surface of parent material. 1, record 12, English, - camber
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Industrie des plastiques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- cambrure
1, record 12, French, cambrure
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- cordon de soudure en saillie 1, record 12, French, cordon%20de%20soudure%20en%20saillie
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1997-05-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Iron and Steel
Record 13, Main entry term, English
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Sidérurgie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- flèche sur chant
1, record 13, French, fl%C3%A8che%20sur%20chant
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1991-04-26
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 14, Main entry term, English
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- steepness 1, record 14, English, steepness
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- cambrure
1, record 14, French, cambrure
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport du creux à la longueur d'onde d'une houle ou d'une vague. 1, record 14, French, - cambrure
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- peralte
1, record 14, Spanish, peralte
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- camber
1, record 15, English, camber
verb
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- cambrer 1, record 15, French, cambrer
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Sheet Metal Working
Record 16, Main entry term, English
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
curvature in the plane of rolled sheet or strip, or in the plane of the web of structural shapes. 1, record 16, English, - camber
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Travail des tôles
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- bombage 1, record 16, French, bombage
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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