TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

R.A. [3 records]

Record 1 2021-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cycling
DEF

The rear rider on a tandem bicycle.

CONT

The stoker serves mainly as a motor. Since the stoker is not called upon to control the bike, this rider should be able to actually generate more power than the same rider would on a single bike … The stoker must not attempt to steer … The stoker should keep in line with the centerline of the bicycle, and lean with it as it leans through corners.

Key term(s)
  • tail gunner

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cyclisme
DEF

Cycliste à l'arrière d'un tandem.

OBS

[Le copilote] n'a pas le contrôle du vélo, mais il contribue à son déplacement grâce aux coups de pédales.

Spanish

Save record 1

Record 2 2010-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Statistique
DEF

L'analyse des correspondances est une méthode qui permet de décrire de manière synthétique une table de contingence dans laquelle sont classés des individus homogènes suivant deux critères.

Spanish

Save record 2

Record 3 2007-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paramedical Staff

French

Domaine(s)
  • Personnel para-médical

Spanish

Save record 3

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: