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BOXCAR [14 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2025-03-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- boxcar loader
1, record 1, English, boxcar%20loader
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Key term(s)
- box car loader
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chargeur de wagons couverts
1, record 1, French, chargeur%20de%20wagons%20couverts
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chargeuse de wagons couverts 1, record 1, French, chargeuse%20de%20wagons%20couverts
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- boxcar
1, record 2, English, boxcar
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
boxcar: an item in the "Rail Transportation Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - boxcar
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- wagon de marchandise couvert
1, record 2, French, wagon%20de%20marchandise%20couvert
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wagon de marchandise couvert : objet de la classe «Équipement de transport ferroviaire» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport». 2, record 2, French, - wagon%20de%20marchandise%20couvert
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-07-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- boxcar
1, record 3, English, boxcar
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- box car 2, record 3, English, box%20car
correct, standardized, officially approved
- covered wagon 3, record 3, English, covered%20wagon
correct, Great Britain
- box-wagon 4, record 3, English, box%2Dwagon
correct, Great Britain
- house car 4, record 3, English, house%20car
correct, United States, rare
- covered van 3, record 3, English, covered%20van
Great Britain
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fully enclosed freight car having doors on both sides and/or sometimes on the ends. 5, record 3, English, - boxcar
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used for general freight service. 5, record 3, English, - boxcar
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
box car: term standardized by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) and officially approved by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CPR). 6, record 3, English, - boxcar
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- wagon couvert
1, record 3, French, wagon%20couvert
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wagon [...] entièrement fermé, pourvu de portes de chaque côté et/ou parfois aux extrémités. 2, record 3, French, - wagon%20couvert
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisé pour le transport ordinaire des marchandises. 2, record 3, French, - wagon%20couvert
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
wagon couvert : terme normalisé par l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC) et uniformisé par le Chemin de fer Canadien Pacifique Limitée (CFCP). 3, record 3, French, - wagon%20couvert
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-01-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- compartment box car 1, record 4, English, compartment%20box%20car
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- compartmentizer car 1, record 4, English, compartmentizer%20car
- divider car 1, record 4, English, divider%20car
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An "XL" boxcar having adjustable bulkheads as permanent load securement devices. 1, record 4, English, - compartment%20box%20car
Record 4, Key term(s)
- compartment boxcar
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- wagon couvert à cloisons mobiles
1, record 4, French, wagon%20couvert%20%C3%A0%20cloisons%20mobiles
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- wagon à cloisons mobiles 2, record 4, French, wagon%20%C3%A0%20cloisons%20mobiles
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wagon [couvert] XL [muni de] cloisons mobiles servant de dispositifs d'immobilisation des marchandises. 2, record 4, French, - wagon%20couvert%20%C3%A0%20cloisons%20mobiles
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-05-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Types of Aircraft
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Flying Boxcar
1, record 5, English, Flying%20Boxcar
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (Navy designation R4Q) was an American military transport aircraft developed from the World War II Fairchild C-82 Packet, designed to carry cargo, personnel, litter patients, and mechanized equipment, and to drop cargo and troops by parachute. The first C-119 made its initial flight in November 1947, and by the time production ceased in 1955, more than 1,100 C-119s had been built. Its cargo-hauling ability and unusual appearance earned it the nickname "Flying Boxcar." 2, record 5, English, - Flying%20Boxcar
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Flying Boxcar
1, record 5, French, Flying%20Boxcar
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- wagon volant 2, record 5, French, wagon%20volant
correct, masculine noun
- Packets 3, record 5, French, Packets
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Fairchild C-119 «Flying Boxcar» est un avion de transport militaire américain conçu par Fairchild juste après la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Il se caractérise par un empennage bipoutre qui facilite le chargement et le déchargement. Sa capacité de transport impressionnante pour l'époque lui a valu son surnom de wagon volant ou «Flying Boxcar». De 1947 à 1955, plus de 1 100 exemplaires ont été construits, et utilisés par une dizaine de pays différents. 4, record 5, French, - Flying%20Boxcar
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le «Flying Boxcar», ou «Packets», a été commandé dans les années cinquante pour remplacer la flotte vieillissante de C-47B Dakotas de la Force Aérienne belge. Les premiers C-119 livrés seront du modèle «F» tandis que les derniers seront des avions neufs de la version «G». Au total, [...] 46 C-119 [...] seront livrés à la Force Aérienne belge au sein de laquelle ils serviront de 1952 à 1975 [...] 3, record 5, French, - Flying%20Boxcar
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La configuration inhabituelle de cet aéronef bipoutre à nacelle centrale était en grande partie responsable de sa grande polyvalence pour le transport du fret. Deux portes en coquille s'ouvraient à l'arrière du fuselage pour laisser monter les petits véhicules. Les plus gros véhicules pouvaient être chargés et déchargés directement à partir de la soute. En vol, l'appareil pouvait larguer de grosses charges par l'arrière du fuselage. L'appareil était doté de petites portes latérales pour les parachutistes. 5, record 5, French, - Flying%20Boxcar
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-02-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- boxcar figure 1, record 6, English, boxcar%20figure
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chiffre très élevé
1, record 6, French, chiffre%20tr%C3%A8s%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-08-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- double-door boxcar
1, record 7, English, double%2Ddoor%20boxcar
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- double-door car 2, record 7, English, double%2Ddoor%20car
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] box car having two side doors on each side of the car. 2, record 7, English, - double%2Ddoor%20boxcar
Record 7, Key term(s)
- double-door box car
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transport par rail
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- wagon couvert à double porte
1, record 7, French, wagon%20couvert%20%C3%A0%20double%20porte
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- wagon à double porte 2, record 7, French, wagon%20%C3%A0%20double%20porte
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wagon couvert dont les parois latérales sont chacune munies de deux portes. 2, record 7, French, - wagon%20couvert%20%C3%A0%20double%20porte
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-06-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- auto parts boxcar
1, record 8, English, auto%20parts%20boxcar
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These cars are specially designed and equipped to carry vehicle parts. The largest, with a capacity of over 10,000 cubic feet, have doors opening to 20 feet for convenient loading and unloading. 1, record 8, English, - auto%20parts%20boxcar
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- wagon couvert à pièces d'auto
1, record 8, French, wagon%20couvert%20%C3%A0%20pi%C3%A8ces%20d%27auto
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce type de wagon est spécialement conçu et équipé pour l'acheminement de pièces d'automobiles. Le plus grand modèle présente un volume utile de 10 000 pieds cubes; la large ouverture de ses portes (20 pieds) en facilite le chargement et le déchargement. 1, record 8, French, - wagon%20couvert%20%C3%A0%20pi%C3%A8ces%20d%27auto
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-06-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- metals boxcar
1, record 9, English, metals%20boxcar
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Built and maintained to withstand the needs of the industry, these cars can handle cargos of up to 112 tons. They are 50 feet 6 inches - 60 feet 9 inches long, and hold up to 6,657 cubic feet. 1, record 9, English, - metals%20boxcar
Record 9, Key term(s)
- metals box car
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- wagon couvert à métaux
1, record 9, French, wagon%20couvert%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9taux
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conçus pour répondre aux besoins de l'ensemble de l'industrie, ces wagons peuvent transporter une charge pesant jusqu'à 112 tonnes. Ils mesurent entre 50 pieds 6 pouces et 60 pieds 9 pouces et leur volume utile peut atteindre 6 657 pieds cubes. 1, record 9, French, - wagon%20couvert%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9taux
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-08-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Materials Handling
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- loading spouts to boxcar
1, record 10, English, loading%20spouts%20to%20boxcar
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Loading spouts to boxcar is a part of the primary elevator designed to receive, store and ship grain in bulk. 1, record 10, English, - loading%20spouts%20to%20boxcar
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Grain transport from a primary elevator operation. 2, record 10, English, - loading%20spouts%20to%20boxcar
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Manutention
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- goulottes de chargement des wagons
1, record 10, French, goulottes%20de%20chargement%20des%20wagons
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les goulottes de chargement des wagons font partie du silo de collecte conçu pour recevoir, entreposer et expédier le grain en vrac. 1, record 10, French, - goulottes%20de%20chargement%20des%20wagons
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-05-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- plate C box-car
1, record 11, English, plate%20C%20box%2Dcar
United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- plate C boxcar 1, record 11, English, plate%20C%20boxcar
United States
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plate C: [Clearance Plate]. 1, record 11, English, - plate%20C%20box%2Dcar
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- wagon couvert de gabarit C américain
1, record 11, French, wagon%20couvert%20de%20gabarit%20C%20am%C3%A9ricain
masculine noun, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- wagon couvert conforme au diagramme C 1, record 11, French, wagon%20couvert%20conforme%20au%20diagramme%20C
masculine noun, United States
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le «diagramme C» est un diagramme illustrant le gabarit de wagons pour fins d'application des normes de l'Association of American Railway des États-Unis. 1, record 11, French, - wagon%20couvert%20de%20gabarit%20C%20am%C3%A9ricain
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source : CN [Canadien National]. 1, record 11, French, - wagon%20couvert%20de%20gabarit%20C%20am%C3%A9ricain
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-09-16
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- billboard boxcar 1, record 12, English, billboard%20boxcar
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- wagon-affiche
1, record 12, French, wagon%2Daffiche
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
RACN (II) 1972, p. 23). 1, record 12, French, - wagon%2Daffiche
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-02-27
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- The Boxcar
1, record 13, English, The%20Boxcar
correct, British Columbia
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Type of entity: (Mountain-Montagne) . 1, record 13, English, - The%20Boxcar
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordinates : 4902 12010. 1, record 13, English, - The%20Boxcar
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- mont The Boxcar
1, record 13, French, mont%20The%20Boxcar
correct, see observation, British Columbia
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsqu'un générique explicatif est ajouté en français, la forme officielle du toponyme, dans ce cas-ci " The Boxcar ", doit être identifiée en utilisant soit le caractère gras, le soulignement, ou l'italique. On peut aussi utiliser une paraphrase du type "le lac appelé Blue Heaven" ou "le mont dénommé Devils Thumb". 1, record 13, French, - mont%20The%20Boxcar
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Équivalent établi par le Comité d'uniformisation de l'écriture des noms géographiques officiels du Canada. 1, record 13, French, - mont%20The%20Boxcar
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 3 OBS
USAGE DE LA MAJUSCULE: Le générique prend la majuscule dans une liste, sur une carte, ou sur un panneau de signalisation. Le générique prend la minuscule dans les textes suivis en français. 1, record 13, French, - mont%20The%20Boxcar
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1988-04-01
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Electronics
- Radioelectricity
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- boxcar integrator 1, record 14, English, boxcar%20integrator
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Électronique
- Radioélectricité
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- moyenneur à échantillonnage
1, record 14, French, moyenneur%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9chantillonnage
proposal, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F. de Coulon : "Théorie et traitement des signaux", éd. Georgi (Lausanne), (p. 292). 1, record 14, French, - moyenneur%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9chantillonnage
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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