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DECKING [8 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2007-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forestry Operations
DEF

An operation consisting of placing the lumber into regular stacks or in packages.

OBS

stack: an orderly arrangement of converted timber that facilitates handling, seasoning and storage. Timber is usually stacked so that the face of each piece is horizontal ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation forestière
DEF

Opération qui consiste dès que les pièces sont débitées [...] à les placer, soit directement sur le sol, soit sur des supports [...] de manière à réduire les surfaces en contact.

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
DEF

Flat surface of the snowshoe that allows you to walk on top of the snow by spreading your weight over a greater surface area. Made of synthetic materials (or rawhide lacing on older models).

CONT

"Fixed" bindings are bindings that are attached to the snowshoe framework with stout rubber or plastic straps or decking.

Key term(s)
  • deck

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
CONT

Jusqu'à cette période toute proche de notre XXIème siècle, les raquettes à neige se composaient d'une armature de bois liée par des lanières de cuir ou de fines peaux de bêtes entrelacées pour structurer le tamis.

Key term(s)
  • plateforme

Spanish

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Record 3 2006-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
  • Upholstery
OBS

In conventional (coil spring) constructions, layers of padding are added on top of the springs or webbing to complete the "deck" (the area under the seat cushions). In quality upholstery applications, the deck should be well padded, with no bumps or lumps. The padding should extend to the front edge of the deck, completely covering the spring edge or frame.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tapis et textile d'ameublement
  • Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
OBS

Pluriel : des plateformes, des plates-formes.

OBS

plateforme (sing.); plateformes (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Key term(s)
  • tissu de plateforme

Spanish

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Record 4 1999-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Floors and Ceilings
DEF

The thick boards or planks used as structure flooring, usually for long spans between joists or for heavy service.

DEF

Prefabricated components forming the horizontal structure of a floor....

OBS

decking: Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Planchers et plafonds
DEF

Plancher de charpente bien dressé et dont les joints sont maintenus ou non au moyen de clefs.

CONT

Plancher. Le platelage est placé en altitude par une série d'étais avec tendeurs à lanterne; chaque file d'étais soutient un cours (une longueur) de poutre sur lequel viennent prendre appui les solives du platelage.

OBS

clé (clef) : Pièce de bois insérée dans un assemblage de deux autres pièces.

Spanish

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Record 5 1993-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
DEF

Structural planking... covered by the waterproof membrane. (Pour un entrepôt frigorifique à fruits) V. Roof membrane

DEF

Prefabricated components forming the horizontal structure of a ... roof.

OBS

decking: Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
DEF

Composants préfabriqués formant la structure horizontale [...] d'une toiture.

OBS

Renseignement obtenu du Service de recherches techniques, AgC. construction

Spanish

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Record 6 1991-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
OBS

par rapport à "tôle de bout" et à "tôle latérale"

Spanish

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Record 7 1991-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
OBS

par rapport à un faux plancher

Spanish

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Record 8 1991-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
OBS

par rapport à "tôle de bout" et à "tôle latérale"

Spanish

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