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WIPER [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- IT Security
- Electronic Warfare
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wiper
1, record 1, English, wiper
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wiper worm 2, record 1, English, wiper%20worm
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a malware designed to completely wipe the hard drive of infected devices. 3, record 1, English, - wiper
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Sécurité des TI
- Guerre électronique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- effaceur
1, record 1, French, effaceur
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ver effaceur 2, record 1, French, ver%20effaceur
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maliciel conçu pour détruire entièrement le disque dur d'un dispositif infecté. 1, record 1, French, - effaceur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- windshield wiper
1, record 2, English, windshield%20wiper
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- windscreen wiper 2, record 2, English, windscreen%20wiper
correct, Great Britain
- wiper 3, record 2, English, wiper
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The first windshield wipers were operated manually by moving a lever inside the car back and forth. Today, most of us take our electric windshield wipers for granted. The wipers faithfully keep the window clear, moving back and forth across the windshield countless times as they sweep the water away. 4, record 2, English, - windshield%20wiper
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A windscreen wiper (windshield wiper in North America) is a device used to wipe rain and dirt from a windscreen. 5, record 2, English, - windshield%20wiper
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
windshield wiper; wiper: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 6, record 2, English, - windshield%20wiper
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
windscreen wiper: term proposed by the World Road Association. 7, record 2, English, - windshield%20wiper
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- essuie-glace
1, record 2, French, essuie%2Dglace
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- essuie-vitre 2, record 2, French, essuie%2Dvitre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif qui sert à nettoyer le pare-brise [...] d'un véhicule à moteur. 3, record 2, French, - essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
essuie-glace : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 2, French, - essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glace : terme proposé par l'Association mondiale de la route. 5, record 2, French, - essuie%2Dglace
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Accesorios para vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- limpiaparabrisas
1, record 2, Spanish, limpiaparabrisas
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aparato que sirve para escurrir las gotas de lluvia que dificultan la visibilidad a través del parabrisas de los automóviles. 1, record 2, Spanish, - limpiaparabrisas
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Towels and Cloths
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wiper
1, record 3, English, wiper
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- wiping tissue 1, record 3, English, wiping%20tissue
correct
- wipe 1, record 3, English, wipe
correct, noun
- towel 1, record 3, English, towel
correct
- cloth 1, record 3, English, cloth
correct
- rag 1, record 3, English, rag
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - wiper
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Serviettes et torchons
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chiffon
1, record 3, French, chiffon
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - chiffon
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-03-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
- Farm Equipment
- Weed Science
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wiper
1, record 4, English, wiper
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
for herbicide application 1, record 4, English, - wiper
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Wipers can be rollers, rope wicks or brushes. 1, record 4, English, - wiper
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
- Matériel agricole
- Mauvaises herbes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- humecteur
1, record 4, French, humecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit de brosses, de balais, de cordes ou de rouleaux imprégnés d'herbicides. 1, record 4, French, - humecteur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las plantas
- Maquinaria agrícola
- Malas hierbas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- humectador
1, record 4, Spanish, humectador
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-03-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Furniture Industries
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- wiper
1, record 5, English, wiper
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Industrie du meuble
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ouvrier au bouche-porage
1, record 5, French, ouvrier%20au%20bouche%2Dporage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ouvrière au bouche-porage 1, record 5, French, ouvri%C3%A8re%20au%20bouche%2Dporage
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1983-11-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Towels and Cloths
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- wiping cloth 1, record 6, English, wiping%20cloth
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Serviettes et torchons
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- torchon d'entretien
1, record 6, French, torchon%20d%27entretien
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- chiffon d'essuyage 2, record 6, French, chiffon%20d%27essuyage
masculine noun
- torchon 3, record 6, French, torchon
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1981-03-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Electronics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Électronique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- curseur 1, record 7, French, curseur
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(d'un potentiomètre). 1, record 7, French, - curseur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- racleur
1, record 8, French, racleur
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
essuie-glace. 1, record 8, French, - racleur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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