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CUBIERTA LIGERA [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-01-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- poop
1, record 1, English, poop
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The aftermost and highest deck often forming the roof of a cabin in the stern. 2, record 1, English, - poop
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dunette
1, record 1, French, dunette
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- poupe 2, record 1, French, poupe
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Superstructure élevée sur le pont arrière d'un navire et s'étendant sur toute sa largeur. 3, record 1, French, - dunette
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dunette : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 1, French, - dunette
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- toldilla
1, record 1, Spanish, toldilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cubierta superior que tienen ciertos buques a popa, sobre la cubierta principal. 2, record 1, Spanish, - toldilla
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El alcázar de muchos barcos tiene una cubierta ligera o volante llamada toldilla. 2, record 1, Spanish, - toldilla
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crankcase
1, record 2, English, crankcase
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- crank case 2, record 2, English, crank%20case
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the engine that surrounds the crankshaft; usually the lower section of the cylinder block. 3, record 2, English, - crankcase
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crankcase: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 2, English, - crankcase
Record 2, Key term(s)
- crank-case
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- carter de moteur
1, record 2, French, carter%20de%20moteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- carter moteur 2, record 2, French, carter%20moteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- carter-moteur 3, record 2, French, carter%2Dmoteur
correct, masculine noun
- carter du moteur 4, record 2, French, carter%20du%20moteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carter moteur : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 2, French, - carter%20de%20moteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
carter du moteur : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 2, French, - carter%20de%20moteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Componentes mecánicos
- Motores (Vehículos automotores)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cárter
1, record 2, Spanish, c%C3%A1rter
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El cárter puede consistir en una cubierta simple y ligera, pero generalmente constituye a la vez un recipiente hermético que contiene el aceite de engrase y una armazón para las piezas en movimiento como, por ejemplo, en el motor y el cambio de velocidad de los automóviles. 1, record 2, Spanish, - c%C3%A1rter
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-07-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
- Restaurant Menus
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cuttlefish
1, record 3, English, cuttlefish
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The cuttlefish can be prepared like its less tender relatives, the squid and octopus, but must still be tenderized before cooking in order not to be exceedingly chewy. 2, record 3, English, - cuttlefish
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- seiche
1, record 3, French, seiche
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vendue entière ou nettoyée, la seiche se cuisine comme le calmar, notamment farcie ou à l'américaine. 2, record 3, French, - seiche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos del mar y de agua dulce (Ind. alimentaria)
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sepia
1, record 3, Spanish, sepia
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- jibia 1, record 3, Spanish, jibia
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jibia. Molusco cefalópodo dibranquial, decápodo, de cuerpo oval, con una aleta a cada lado. De los diez tentáculos, los dos más largos llevan ventosas sobre el extremo, mientras que los otros ocho las tienen en toda su longitud. En el dorso, cubierta por la piel, tiene una concha calcárea, blanda y ligera. Alcanza unos 30 cm de largo, abunda en los mares templados y es comestible. 2, record 3, Spanish, - sepia
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-03-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- spardeck 1, record 4, English, spardeck
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- spardeck
1, record 4, French, spardeck
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faux-pont supérieur qui va de l'avant à l'arriére du navire, n'est pas surmonté de superstructures mais limité par des rambardes. 1, record 4, French, - spardeck
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De l'anglais, spar, barre et deck, toit. 1, record 4, French, - spardeck
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cubierta ligera
1, record 4, Spanish, cubierta%20ligera
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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