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SWAMP [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Site Development
- Forestry Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- swamp
1, record 1, English, swamp
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To clear the ground of underbrush and other obstructions. 2, record 1, English, - swamp
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du terrain
- Exploitation forestière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- débroussailler
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9broussailler
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arracher, couper les broussailles [...] 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9broussailler
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Débroussailler un chemin de terre. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9broussailler
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación del terreno
- Explotación forestal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Limpiar la tierra de matas y hierbas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - rozar
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-08-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Soil Science
- Ecosystems
- Peat and Peat Bogs
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- swamp
1, record 2, English, swamp
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mineral wetland or a peatland with standing water or water gently flowing through pools of channels. 2, record 2, English, - swamp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The water table is usually at or near the surface. There is pronounced internal water movement from the margin or other mineral sources; hence the waters are rich in nutrients. 2, record 2, English, - swamp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
swamp: term used by Parks Canada. 3, record 2, English, - swamp
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Science du sol
- Écosystèmes
- Tourbières
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- marécage
1, record 2, French, mar%C3%A9cage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tourbière ou étendue de terrain humide où l'eau est stagnante ou s'écoule très lentement dans les étangs et les canaux. 2, record 2, French, - mar%C3%A9cage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La nappe phréatique se situe généralement au niveau ou près de la surface. Comme il se produit un important écoulement en provenance de la bordure du marécage ou d'autres zones riches en minéraux, ses eaux contiennent beaucoup d'éléments nutritifs. 2, record 2, French, - mar%C3%A9cage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
marécage : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 3, record 2, French, - mar%C3%A9cage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Ciencia del suelo
- Ecosistemas
- Turberas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciénaga
1, record 2, Spanish, ci%C3%A9naga
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terreno cuya capa de agua superficial aflora en las depresiones del suelo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - ci%C3%A9naga
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-10-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- swamp
1, record 3, English, swamp
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Low-lying land, permanently saturated with water and usually having trees and shrubs. 1, record 3, English, - swamp
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Long Swamp. P.E.I. 1, record 3, English, - swamp
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used in the Maritime Provinces, Ontario, Man., and B.C. 1, record 3, English, - swamp
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
swamp: term and definition 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 3, English, - swamp
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- marécage
1, record 3, French, mar%C3%A9cage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étendue de terrain imprégnée ou recouverte d'eau, occupée par une végétation surtout arbustive. 2, record 3, French, - mar%C3%A9cage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Marécage Scotstown, Québec. 2, record 3, French, - mar%C3%A9cage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Attesté au Québec. 2, record 3, French, - mar%C3%A9cage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
marécage : terme et définition uniformisés 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 3, French, - mar%C3%A9cage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toponimia
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- marjal
1, record 3, Spanish, marjal
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terreno bajo, casi siempre cubierto de agua, en el que sólo crecen malos pastos y árboles de ribera. 1, record 3, Spanish, - marjal
Record 4 - internal organization data 1985-08-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Econometrics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- swamp
1, record 4, English, swamp
verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To distort, throw out of kilter. (Source: Conference Board of Canada). 2, record 4, English, - swamp
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On a cyclically-adjusted basis deficits remained, although these were swamped by the inflation adjustments. 1, record 4, English, - swamp
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Économétrie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- déformer
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9former
proposal
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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