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HARBOUR [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-09-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Logistics
- Land Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- harbour
1, record 1, English, harbour
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- har 1, record 1, English, har
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In land operations, an area which permits a temporary dispersal and concealment for rest, maintenance, replenishment or other administrative activities. 2, record 1, English, - harbour
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
harbour; har: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 1, English, - harbour
Record 1, Key term(s)
- harbor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Logistique militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- refuge
1, record 1, French, refuge
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ref 1, record 1, French, ref
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En opérations terrestres, endroit où il est possible de se disperser et de se dissimuler temporairement pour le repos, la maintenance, le ravitaillement ou d'autres activités administratives. 2, record 1, French, - refuge
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
refuge; ref : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du soutien au combat. 3, record 1, French, - refuge
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
refuge; ref : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 1, French, - refuge
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-06-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Water Transport
- Foreign Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- harbour
1, record 2, English, harbour
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- port 2, record 2, English, port
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sheltered water in a shoreline indentation, suitable for mooring or anchoring vessels. 2, record 2, English, - harbour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vancouver Harbour, B.C. 2, record 2, English, - harbour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Port Borden, P.E.I. 2, record 2, English, - harbour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
harbour: widely used for both a natural sheltered bay and the water area of a port. 2, record 2, English, - harbour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
port: used for features on the east and west coasts of Canada. 2, record 2, English, - harbour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
harbour port: terminology validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 3, record 2, English, - harbour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
In naval terms, "harbour" is a place of shelter for ships. 3, record 2, English, - harbour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
harbour: term also used in sailing. 4, record 2, English, - harbour
Record 2, Key term(s)
- harbor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Transport par eau
- Commerce extérieur
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- port
1, record 2, French, port
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Abri naturel ou artificiel pour les bateaux; habituellement muni d'installations nécessaires à l'embarquement de leur chargement. 2, record 2, French, - port
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Port au Saumon. Qué. 2, record 2, French, - port
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «port» et «havre» étaient interchangeables jusqu'au début du XXe siècle; aujourd'hui, «havre» est généralement réservé à la mer tandis que «port» s'applique également aux cours d'eau et aux lacs. Attesté dans plusieurs provinces. 2, record 2, French, - port
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
port : terminologie uniformisée par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 3, record 2, French, - port
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Dans la marine, un «port» est un endroit servant d'abri aux navires. 3, record 2, French, - port
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
port : terme aussi employé à la voile. 4, record 2, French, - port
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Port d'arrivée, de débarquement, de chargement, de commerce, militaire, de pêche, de transbordement, de transit. 5, record 2, French, - port
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toponimia
- Operaciones marítimas (Militar)
- Transporte por agua
- Comercio exterior
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- puerto
1, record 2, Spanish, puerto
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Área del agua que ofrece protección natural o artificial para los barcos. 2, record 2, Spanish, - puerto
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Puerto de desembarque, de carga, comercial, militar, de pesca, de trasbordo, de tránsito. 3, record 2, Spanish, - puerto
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-05-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- harbour
1, record 3, English, harbour
verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- recevoir 1, record 3, French, recevoir
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- héberger 1, record 3, French, h%C3%A9berger
- loger 1, record 3, French, loger
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cobijar
1, record 3, Spanish, cobijar
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- albergar 1, record 3, Spanish, albergar
correct
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-04-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- harbour
1, record 4, English, harbour
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sheltered water in a shoreline indentation, suitable for mooring or anchoring vessels. 1, record 4, English, - harbour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vancouver Harbour, B.C. 1, record 4, English, - harbour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Widely used for both a natural sheltered bay and the water area of a port. 1, record 4, English, - harbour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminology validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 4, English, - harbour
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- havre
1, record 4, French, havre
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étendue d'eau généralement protégée par des éléments naturels ou artificiels et permettant l'amarrage ou le mouillage des bateaux. 1, record 4, French, - havre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Havre Aubert, Québec. 1, record 4, French, - havre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes "havre" et "port" étaient interchangeables jusqu'au début du XXe siècle; aujourd'hui "havre" est généralement réservé à la mer, tandis que "port" s'applique aux cours d'eau et aux lacs, comme à la mer. "Havre" s'entend surtout aux Îles-de-la-Madeleine et sur la Basse-Côte-Nord. Les Acadiens disent "havrer" et "se havrer" au sens d'entrer dans une havre. À partir du milieu du XVIIIe siècle, "havre" prend aussi le sens de petit port qui reste à sec à marée basse. Attesté au Québec et dans les provinces de l'Atlantique. 1, record 4, French, - havre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie uniformisé par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 4, French, - havre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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