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ARBOL [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-05-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
- Silviculture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tree
1, record 1, English, tree
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A generally tall, perennial, woody plant having one main stem (the trunk) arising at the ground level. 2, record 1, English, - tree
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
- Sylviculture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arbre
1, record 1, French, arbre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plante ligneuse pouvant atteindre une très grande taille et dont la tige centrale (le tronc) ne se ramifie qu'à une certaine hauteur du sol. 2, record 1, French, - arbre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología vegetal
- Silvicultura
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- árbol
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1rbol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Planta de tronco leñoso y elevado, que se abre en ramas a cierta altura del suelo, y cuyas hojas forman una copa de aspecto característico para cada especie. 2, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1rbol
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
- Analytical Functions (Math.)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tree
1, record 2, English, tree
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tree display 2, record 2, English, tree%20display
correct
- tree graph 3, record 2, English, tree%20graph
correct
- tree-diagram 1, record 2, English, tree%2Ddiagram
correct
- tree diagram 4, record 2, English, tree%20diagram
correct
- dendrogram 5, record 2, English, dendrogram
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A branching diagrammatic representation of the interrelations of a group of items sharing some common factors (as of natural groups connected by a common ancestral form). 5, record 2, English, - tree
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
- Fonctions mathématiques analytiques
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arbre
1, record 2, French, arbre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dendrogramme 2, record 2, French, dendrogramme
correct, masculine noun
- arborescence 1, record 2, French, arborescence
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Représentation graphique, sous forme d'un arbre, des regroupements successifs opérés par agrégation binaire d'éléments dans la classification ascendante hiérarchique. 3, record 2, French, - arbre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Arborescence : Arbre qui possède une racine. L'arbre généalogique des descendants masculins d'un roi est une arborescence dont ce roi est racine. 1, record 2, French, - arbre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diagramas y gráficos estadísticos
- Funciones matemáticas analíticas
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- árbol
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A1rbol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto formado por los elementos de información cuando, partiendo del principal (la raíz), pueden ser alcanzados todos los demás mediante una enumeración, dado que cada uno de ellos, como las personas de un árbol genealógico, deriva de otro o es el punto de partida de nuevas ramificaciones (hijos). 1, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%A1rbol
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- propeller shaft
1, record 3, English, propeller%20shaft
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- tail shaft 2, record 3, English, tail%20shaft
correct
- propeller-shaft 3, record 3, English, propeller%2Dshaft
- tailshaft 4, record 3, English, tailshaft
- tail-shaft 3, record 3, English, tail%2Dshaft
- screw shaft 5, record 3, English, screw%20shaft
- screw-shaft 3, record 3, English, screw%2Dshaft
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shaft transmitting power from an engine to a propeller ... 6, record 3, English, - propeller%20shaft
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
propeller shaft: term standardized by ISO. 7, record 3, English, - propeller%20shaft
Record 3, Key term(s)
- propellor shaft
- propellor-shaft
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
- Parties des bateaux
- Propulsion des bateaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- arbre porte-hélice
1, record 3, French, arbre%20porte%2Dh%C3%A9lice
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- arbre d'hélice 2, record 3, French, arbre%20d%27h%C3%A9lice
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de métal tournée qui transmet l'impulsion des machines ou du moteur à l'hélice. 3, record 3, French, - arbre%20porte%2Dh%C3%A9lice
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arbre porte-hélice : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 3, French, - arbre%20porte%2Dh%C3%A9lice
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ejes, muñones y placas giratorias (Componentes mecánicos)
- Partes de los barcos
- Propulsión de los barcos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- eje
1, record 3, Spanish, eje
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- árbol 1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A1rbol
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- shaft
1, record 4, English, shaft
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cylindrical bar used to support rotating pieces or to transmit power or motion by rotation. 2, record 4, English, - shaft
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
shaft: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 4, English, - shaft
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Propulsion des bateaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- arbre
1, record 4, French, arbre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organe le plus souvent cylindrique, recevant d'un moteur un mouvement de rotation ou le transmettant à une machine réceptrice ou à un appareil récepteur. 2, record 4, French, - arbre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arbre : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 3, record 4, French, - arbre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ejes, muñones y placas giratorias (Componentes mecánicos)
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
- Propulsión de los barcos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- árbol
1, record 4, Spanish, %C3%A1rbol
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Eje metálico que sirve para transmitir o transformar un movimiento. 1, record 4, Spanish, - %C3%A1rbol
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-01-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Electric Rotary Machines
- Wind Energy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- shaft
1, record 5, English, shaft
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The rotating part in the center of a wind generator or motor that transfers power. 2, record 5, English, - shaft
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Machines tournantes électriques
- Énergie éolienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- arbre
1, record 5, French, arbre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tige qui tourne au centre d'une génératrice ou d'un rotor d'éolienne et qui achemine l'énergie. 2, record 5, French, - arbre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Componentes mecánicos
- Máquinas rotativas eléctricas
- Energía eólica
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- eje
1, record 5, Spanish, eje
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- árbol 1, record 5, Spanish, %C3%A1rbol
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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