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PARACAIDAS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-09-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
- Paradrop and Airdrop
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- parachute
1, record 1, English, parachute
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- para 2, record 1, English, para
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chute 3, record 1, English, chute
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A folding, umbrella like, fabric device with cords supporting a harness or straps for allowing a person, object, package, etc., to float down safely through the air from a great height, especially from an aircraft, rendered effective by the resistance of the air that expands it during the descent and reduces the velocity of its fall. 4, record 1, English, - parachute
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parachute; para: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 1, English, - parachute
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
- Parachutage et largage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- parachute
1, record 1, French, parachute
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- para 2, record 1, French, para
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil destiné à ralentir la chute d'une personne ou d'un objet tombant d'une grande hauteur et constitué essentiellement d'une voilure en tissu léger reliée par des cordelettes (suspentes) à un système d'attache, à un harnais. 3, record 1, French, - parachute
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parachute; para : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 1, French, - parachute
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Paracaidismo, parapente y vuelo con ala delta
- Lanzamiento aéreo y por paracaídas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- paracaídas
1, record 1, Spanish, paraca%C3%ADdas
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bolsa de tela, las más de las veces en forma de casquete esférico, que sirve para frenar la caída de las personas o las cosas en la atmósfera. 2, record 1, Spanish, - paraca%C3%ADdas
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El principio del paracaídas consiste en oponer al aire una superficie muy grande capaz de engendrar una resistencia al avance que se oponga a la aceleración de la gravedad. 2, record 1, Spanish, - paraca%C3%ADdas
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Elevators
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- elevator car safety
1, record 2, English, elevator%20car%20safety
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- car safety 2, record 2, English, car%20safety
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mechanical device attached to an elevator car frame designed to slow down, stop and hold the car in the event of excessive speed or free fall of the car, or if the wire ropes, break, or pull out of their fastenings. 1, record 2, English, - elevator%20car%20safety
Record 2, Key term(s)
- elevator safety device
- car safety device
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ascenseurs et monte-charge
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- parachute de cabine
1, record 2, French, parachute%20de%20cabine
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- parachute 2, record 2, French, parachute
correct, masculine noun
- parachute de sécurité 3, record 2, French, parachute%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organe mécanique fixé à l'étrier de cabine [...] et destiné à arrêter et à bloquer la cabine [...] en cas de survitesse prédéterminée, de chute libre, ou de mollissement des câbles de levage. 4, record 2, French, - parachute%20de%20cabine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ascensores y montacargas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- paracaídas
1, record 2, Spanish, paraca%C3%ADdas
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo de seguridad que tienen los ascensores, montacargas y aparatos similares para evitar su caída acelerada en caso de rotura de los cables. 1, record 2, Spanish, - paraca%C3%ADdas
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Todos los paracaídas se fundan en el mismo principio: la tensión del cable de la cabina impide el funcionamiento de un trinquete montado en la polea de un cable de seguridad y mantiene abiertas las mordazas dentadas que corren a lo largo de las guías de la cabina. 1, record 2, Spanish, - paraca%C3%ADdas
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-03-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mineshaft and Mine Passage Accessories
- Mining Dangers and Mine Safety
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- catch
1, record 3, English, catch
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- latch 1, record 3, English, latch
correct, noun
- chair 1, record 3, English, chair
correct, noun
- landing chair 2, record 3, English, landing%20chair
correct
- keep 1, record 3, English, keep
correct, noun
- kep 1, record 3, English, kep
correct
- dog 1, record 3, English, dog
correct, noun
- wing 1, record 3, English, wing
correct, noun
- stop 1, record 3, English, stop
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... rests placed on shaft timbers, to hold the cage when it is brought to rest at the top, bottom, or any intermediate landing. 1, record 3, English, - catch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The stops for a mine car are usually called "car stops." 3, record 3, English, - catch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires des puits et galeries (Mines)
- Exploitation minière (dangers et sécurité)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- taquet
1, record 3, French, taquet
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- taquet de sécurité 2, record 3, French, taquet%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif permettant de soutenir la cage dans les recettes. 3, record 3, French, - taquet
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Accesorios de pozos y galerías (Minas)
- Explotación minera (peligros y seguridad)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- paracaídas
1, record 3, Spanish, paraca%C3%ADdas
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-09-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Labour and Employment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- safety barrier 1, record 4, English, safety%20barrier
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Travail et emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pare-chute
1, record 4, French, pare%2Dchute
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif permettant d'éviter la chute du personnel travaillant en hauteur. 1, record 4, French, - pare%2Dchute
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dispositivos de seguridad
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- paracaídas
1, record 4, Spanish, paraca%C3%ADdas
masculine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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