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CAMOUFLAGE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- camouflage
1, record 1, English, camouflage
correct, verb, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- cam 1, record 1, English, cam
correct, verb, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
camouflage; cam: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 1, English, - camouflage
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- camoufler
1, record 1, French, camoufler
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- cam 1, record 1, French, cam
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
camoufler; cam : désignations uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 1, French, - camoufler
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
camoufler; cam : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 1, French, - camoufler
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Behaviour
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- camouflage
1, record 2, English, camouflage
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coloration or pattern that disguises an animal so that it blends with its natural surroundings or background. 2, record 2, English, - camouflage
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Comportement animal
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- camouflage
1, record 2, French, camouflage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- effet de camouflage 2, record 2, French, effet%20de%20camouflage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déguisement, habillage, revêtement d'un masque : procédé fréquemment employé par certains Décapodes. 3, record 2, French, - camouflage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-01-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
- Military Equipment
- Clothing (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- camouflage
1, record 3, English, camouflage
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- cam 2, record 3, English, cam
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of natural or artificial material on personnel, objects or tactical positions with the aim of confusing, misleading or evading the enemy. 3, record 3, English, - camouflage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
camouflage: term and definition standardized by NATO and officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 4, record 3, English, - camouflage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
camouflage; cam: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 3, English, - camouflage
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
- Matériel militaire
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- camouflage
1, record 3, French, camouflage
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- cam 2, record 3, French, cam
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Utilisation de matériaux naturels ou artificiels sur des personnes, des objets ou des positions tactiques en vue de désorienter, de tromper l'ennemi ou de se soustraire à sa vue. 3, record 3, French, - camouflage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
camouflage: terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN et uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 4, record 3, French, - camouflage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
camouflage; cam : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 3, French, - camouflage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
camouflage; cam : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 3, French, - camouflage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Táctica militar
- Equipo militar
- Vestimenta (Militar)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- camuflaje
1, record 3, Spanish, camuflaje
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Empleo de materiales artificiales o naturales sobre el personal, objetos o posiciones tácticas, con objeto de confundir, equivocar al enemigo o sustraerse a su vista. 1, record 3, Spanish, - camuflaje
Record 4 - internal organization data 1977-01-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- camouflage
1, record 4, English, camouflage
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In crystal structure, substitution of a trace element for a mineral-forming element of the same valence. 1, record 4, English, - camouflage
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- camouflage
1, record 4, French, camouflage
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[type de substitution]. L'élément en trace remplace diadochiquement un élément majeur de même valence. 1, record 4, French, - camouflage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- camouflage
1, record 5, English, camouflage
verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- farder 1, record 5, French, farder
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- masquer 1, record 5, French, masquer
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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