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PONTOON [8 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pontoon
1, record 1, English, pontoon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pontoon: an item in the "Water Transportation Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - pontoon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- flotteur
1, record 1, French, flotteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flotteur : objet de la classe «Équipement de transport maritime» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport». 2, record 1, French, - flotteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pontoon
1, record 2, English, pontoon
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- footing 2, record 2, English, footing
correct
- caisson 1, record 2, English, caisson
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The base of a caisson or stabilizing column of a semi-submersible drilling rig, which may be filled with ballast for buoyancy adjustment, or with stores, such as drilling water or fuel oil. 1, record 2, English, - pontoon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caisson. ... The term is used to describe various components of offshore structures. For example, [it may refer] to the tank at the base of the stabilizing column on a semi-submersible drilling unit ... 1, record 2, English, - pontoon
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ponton
1, record 2, French, ponton
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- flotteur 2, record 2, French, flotteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L'architecture des Pentagones] se compose d'un tablier supporté par cinq colonnes d'un diamètre de 8,5 mètres, dont l'extrémité inférieure comporte un ponton de 22 mètres de diamètre et 7,5 mètres de hauteur, qui assure la flottabilité de l'ensemble. 1, record 2, French, - ponton
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-09-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- float
1, record 3, English, float
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pontoon 2, record 3, English, pontoon
less frequent
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A watertight body giving buoyancy and stability on the water to a seaplane or amphibian and shaped to enable it to take-off and alight. 3, record 3, English, - float
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- flotteur
1, record 3, French, flotteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] on y réussit en dotant [l'appareil] de flotteurs qui se substituent aux atterrisseurs. 1, record 3, French, - flotteur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-05-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pontoon
1, record 4, English, pontoon
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- raft 2, record 4, English, raft
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Facilities and equipment. 3, record 4, English, - pontoon
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ponton
1, record 4, French, ponton
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- embarcadère 1, record 4, French, embarcad%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Installations/matériel. 1, record 4, French, - ponton
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- pontón
1, record 4, Spanish, pont%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-02-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
- Special Water Transport
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pontoon
1, record 5, English, pontoon
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- bridge pontoon 2, record 5, English, bridge%20pontoon
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In bridging, a floating structure used to support a bridge or raft. 3, record 5, English, - pontoon
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
- Transports par bateaux spéciaux
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ponton
1, record 5, French, ponton
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En pontage, construction flottante qui supporte un pont ou un radeau. 2, record 5, French, - ponton
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ponton : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie; terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 5, French, - ponton
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-02-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Special Water Transport
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pontoon 1, record 6, English, pontoon
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An unrigged hull condemned as unfit for the risks of the sea and used as a floating depot in a harbour or roadstead. 2, record 6, English, - pontoon
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transports par bateaux spéciaux
- Parties des bateaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ponton
1, record 6, French, ponton
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Navire désarmé utilisé comme dépôt, navire école, prison, abri contre les vagues ou point d'amarrage. 2, record 6, French, - ponton
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por barcos especiales
- Partes de los barcos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- pontón
1, record 6, Spanish, pont%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-02-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Special Water Transport
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Dredging
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pontoon
1, record 7, English, pontoon
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pontoon has two spuds, one in the bow and one in the stern. 2, record 7, English, - pontoon
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transports par bateaux spéciaux
- Parties des bateaux
- Dragage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ponton
1, record 7, French, ponton
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Construction flottante à dessus plat qui sert d'engin de servitude pour le transfert des charges, de support de bigue ou de point d'amarrage. 2, record 7, French, - ponton
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le ponton est pourvu de deux béquilles, [une béquille] avant et [...] une béquille arrière. 3, record 7, French, - ponton
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por barcos especiales
- Partes de los barcos
- Dragado
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- pontón
1, record 7, Spanish, pont%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
- Dust Removal
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- pontoon 1, record 8, English, pontoon
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fixed Actirotor. Actirotors are normally mounted on a reinforced concrete or metal catwalk. They can also be mounted on fixed pontoons integral with concrete support pillars. 1, record 8, English, - pontoon
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
- Dépoussiérage
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ponton
1, record 8, French, ponton
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fixe. Dans les conditions usuelles les Actirotor sont montés sur une passerelle en béton armé ou métallique. Ils peuvent également être montés sur des pontons fixes solidaires de poteaux supports en béton. 1, record 8, French, - ponton
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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