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POIDS CANON [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-05-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ballistics
- Field Artillery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- firing table
1, record 1, English, firing%20table
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chart that provides data pertaining to the trajectories of projectiles. 2, record 1, English, - firing%20table
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A firing table usually includes data pertaining to charges, elevation, maximum ordinate, range and velocity. 2, record 1, English, - firing%20table
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A firing table may also include data to calculate corrections or the effect of prevalent conditions (e.g., barrel wear, charge temperature, climatic conditions and variations in the weight of projectiles). 2, record 1, English, - firing%20table
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
firing table: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - firing%20table
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Balistique
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- table de tir
1, record 1, French, table%20de%20tir
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tableau fournissant des données liées à la trajectoire de projectiles. 2, record 1, French, - table%20de%20tir
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une table de tir contient habituellement des données ayant trait à la charge, au pointage en hauteur, à la flèche, à la portée et à la vitesse. 2, record 1, French, - table%20de%20tir
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une table de tir peut aussi contenir des données pour le calcul des corrections ou des effets dus aux conditions prévalentes(p. ex., l'usure du canon, la température de la charge, les conditions atmosphériques et les variations dans le poids des projectiles). 2, record 1, French, - table%20de%20tir
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
table de tir : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 1, French, - table%20de%20tir
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- kettlebell
1, record 2, English, kettlebell
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bell 2, record 2, English, bell
correct
- Russian kettlebell 3, record 2, English, Russian%20kettlebell
correct
- girya 4, record 2, English, girya
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cast iron weight (resembling a cannonball with a handle) used to perform ballistic exercises ... 4, record 2, English, - kettlebell
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The kettlebell is an alternative to the dumbbell that offers a different type of workout due to its unique shape. ... The different shape [of the kettlebell] and [its] centre of gravity make for a more dynamic workout than traditional dumbbells. 3, record 2, English, - kettlebell
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- haltère kettlebell
1, record 2, French, halt%C3%A8re%20kettlebell
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- kettlebell 2, record 2, French, kettlebell
correct, see observation
- haltère russe 3, record 2, French, halt%C3%A8re%20russe
correct, masculine noun
- giria 4, record 2, French, giria
correct, feminine noun
- gyria 5, record 2, French, gyria
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poids habituellement fait en fonte, utilisé pour effectuer des exercices physiques, et qui a la forme d’un boulet de canon muni d’une poignée. 6, record 2, French, - halt%C3%A8re%20kettlebell
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La gyria ou kettlebell permet de pratiquer une grande variété d’exercices pour un entraînement dynamique vous obligeant à relever de nombreux défis : renforcement musculaire, endurance, agilité et équilibre. 5, record 2, French, - halt%C3%A8re%20kettlebell
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
kettlebell : Les sources consultées ne s’entendent pas sur le genre à donner à ce terme; certaines sources utilisent le féminin, d’autres le masculin. 6, record 2, French, - halt%C3%A8re%20kettlebell
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-09-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- medium force
1, record 3, English, medium%20force
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- medium-weight force 2, record 3, English, medium%2Dweight%20force
correct, officially approved
- MWF 1, record 3, English, MWF
correct, officially approved
- MWF 1, record 3, English, MWF
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With respect to land capabilities, the Canadian Forces will ... continue to transform into a modern, combat-capable medium-weight force, based primarily on wheeled light armoured vehicles, including the mobile gun system and the multi-mission effects vehicle (to replace the direct-fire role of the Leopard tank), a new platform to deliver indirect fire, and a new fleet of medium transport trucks. 3, record 3, English, - medium%20force
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A medium force balances the combat power of a heavy weight force with more agile deployability through the exploitation of technologies that provide the high levels of lethality and protection formerly provided by mass, shock action and weight. 1, record 3, English, - medium%20force
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
medium force; medium-weight force; MWF: terms and abbreviation officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 4, record 3, English, - medium%20force
Record 3, Key term(s)
- medium weight force
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- force moyenne
1, record 3, French, force%20moyenne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- force de masse moyenne 1, record 3, French, force%20de%20masse%20moyenne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- force d'envergure moyenne 2, record 3, French, force%20d%27envergure%20moyenne
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En ce qui concerne les capacités terrestres, les Forces canadiennes devront [...] continuer de se transformer en une force d’envergure moyenne qui soit moderne et apte au combat, fondée principalement sur des véhicules blindés légers à roues, y compris le système de canon mobile et le véhicule à effets multimissions(visant à remplacer le char Leopard pour le tir direct), une nouvelle plate-forme pour les fonctions de tir indirect et un nouveau parc de camions de transport de poids moyen. 2, record 3, French, - force%20moyenne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Une force moyenne équilibre la puissance de combat d’une force lourde et une déployabilité plus agile grâce à l’exploitation de technologies qui lui offrent les hauts degrés de létalité et de protection anciennement assurés par la concentration, l’effet de choc et la masse. 1, record 3, French, - force%20moyenne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force moyenne; force de masse moyenne : termes uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre. 3, record 3, French, - force%20moyenne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-12-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- barrel weight
1, record 4, English, barrel%20weight
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- stabilizer 1, record 4, English, stabilizer
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Weight attached to a regular barrel to change balance or to minimize muzzle jump. 1, record 4, English, - barrel%20weight
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- contrepoids
1, record 4, French, contrepoids
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
Poids ajouté au canon d’une arme à feu pour la rééquilibrer ou pour réduire le relèvement. 2, record 4, French, - contrepoids
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contrepoids : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 4, French, - contrepoids
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-07-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Brabant
1, record 5, English, Brabant
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Brabancon 2, record 5, English, Brabancon
correct
- Belgian 3, record 5, English, Belgian
correct, noun
- Belgian draft horse 4, record 5, English, Belgian%20draft%20horse
correct
- Belgian heavy draught horse 5, record 5, English, Belgian%20heavy%20draught%20horse
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
They are the heaviest of the modern draft breeds, often in excess of 2,200 pounds.... Belgians are also recognizable by their light brown color with white markings on fetlocks, mane and faces, and the tendency toward Roman noses. 6, record 5, English, - Brabant
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Belgian usually exceeds 16 hands in height and very often exceeds 18 hands. It is a docile horse and a willing worker. The American Belgian has a relatively large head and short, feathered, muscular legs and large quarters. The feet are large and have minimum feather. In America, its color is usually chestnut or roan with white or blonde mane, tail and points. 7, record 5, English, - Brabant
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The Brabant (also known as the Brabancon and Belgian Heavy Draught) is a magnificent horse which takes its name from the region in central Belgium where it was first bred. 1, record 5, English, - Brabant
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Belgian draught horse
- Belgian heavy draft horse
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- brabançon
1, record 5, French, braban%C3%A7on
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Belge 2, record 5, French, Belge
correct, masculine noun
- brabant 1, record 5, French, brabant
correct, masculine noun
- cheval Belge 3, record 5, French, cheval%20Belge
correct, masculine noun
- belge trait lourd 1, record 5, French, belge%20trait%20lourd
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Cheval ayant] la tête relativement petite et expressive, plutôt concave, avec de fortes mâchoires, l'encolure forte et plutôt courte, le garrot charnu qui se confond avec la ligne de l'encolure, le dos court et large, parfois incurvé, le rein court et large, la croupe double profondément sillonnée, dont les masses musculaires sont parfois plus hautes que le garrot, le corps cylindrique, la cuisse puissante, l'épaule longue et charnue, le canon solide et le paturon court avec des poils touffus, les sabots larges manquant un peu de talon. La taille [du Belge] est de 165 à 175 cm, [son] poids d’au moins une tonne. 4, record 5, French, - braban%C3%A7on
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- brabantino
1, record 5, Spanish, brabantino
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- brabanzón 2, record 5, Spanish, brabanz%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- brabançon 1, record 5, Spanish, braban%C3%A7on
correct, masculine noun
- caballo de tiro belga 2, record 5, Spanish, caballo%20de%20tiro%20belga
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Brabantino [...] Conocido también como Brabançon y como caballo de tiro Belga, es un magnífico caballo que toma su nombre de la región central de Belgica en la que fue criado por primera vez. [...] Es un animal grande, musculoso y elegante, su cabeza es ligeramente cuadrada y pequeña en comparación con el cuerpo. Posee cuello y espaldas fuertes, asi como unos sólidos cuartos traseros. El dorso es corto y el tórax, ancho. Tiene fuertes extremidades, con mucho pelo. [...] Es un caballo dócil, con buen temperamento y muy esforzado y voluntarioso en el trabajo. 2, record 5, Spanish, - brabantino
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-04-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- trigger pull
1, record 6, English, trigger%20pull
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- trigger pressure 2, record 6, English, trigger%20pressure
correct
- trigger squeeze 3, record 6, English, trigger%20squeeze
correct
- trigger control 3, record 6, English, trigger%20control
correct
- pull of the trigger 4, record 6, English, pull%20of%20the%20trigger
- depression of the trigger 4, record 6, English, depression%20of%20the%20trigger
- squeeze of the trigger 4, record 6, English, squeeze%20of%20the%20trigger
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force which must be applied to the trigger of a firearm to cause sear release. It is measured by hanging a weight or an appropriate scale at a point where the trigger finger normally rests, with the force applied approximately parallel to the bore axis. 5, record 6, English, - trigger%20pull
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Tir (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- force de détente
1, record 6, French, force%20de%20d%C3%A9tente
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- pression de détente 1, record 6, French, pression%20de%20d%C3%A9tente
correct, feminine noun
- pression sur la détente 2, record 6, French, pression%20sur%20la%20d%C3%A9tente
feminine noun
- pression de la détente 3, record 6, French, pression%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9tente
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force devant être appliquée sur la détente d’une arme à feu pour provoquer le déclenchement de la gâchette. On la mesure en suspendant un poids ou un peson approprié à la détente, à l'endroit où on pose d’habitude le doigt, et en appliquant la force parallèlement à l'axe du canon. 1, record 6, French, - force%20de%20d%C3%A9tente
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force de détente : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 4, record 6, French, - force%20de%20d%C3%A9tente
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- control del disparador
1, record 6, Spanish, control%20del%20disparador
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- presión sobre el gatillo 1, record 6, Spanish, presi%C3%B3n%20sobre%20el%20gatillo
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-05-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- velocity
1, record 7, English, velocity
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Measure of a projectile's speed, normally expressed in metres per second (m/s). Velocity is function of the calibre, weight and shape of the bullet, powder charge, primer, quality and length of the barrel. NOTE. In modern usage, the precise distance at which the projectile's velocity (V) has been measured is usually also indicated, e.g. V0 - velocity at 0 metre (muzzle), V24 - velocity measured at 24 metres, V300 - remaining velocity at 300 metres. 1, record 7, English, - velocity
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 7, English, - velocity
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- vitesse
1, record 7, French, vitesse
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure de la vitesse d’un projectile, normalement exprimée en mètres par seconde(m/s). La vitesse est fonction du calibre, du poids et de la forme de la balle, de la charge, de l'amorce, de la qualité et de la longueur du canon. NOTE. Dans la pratique courante, la distance précise à laquelle la vitesse(V) de la balle a été mesurée est aussi normalement indiquée, e. g. V0-vitesse initiale(à la bouche), V24-vitesse mesurée à 24 mètres, V300-vitesse restante à 300 mètres. 1, record 7, French, - vitesse
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 7, French, - vitesse
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-02-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tapered barrel
1, record 8, English, tapered%20barrel
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barrel that is tapered to various degrees to give the firearm pleasing lines, to reduce barrel weight or to distribute overall weight for a better balance. 1, record 8, English, - tapered%20barrel
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 8, English, - tapered%20barrel
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- canon profilé
1, record 8, French, canon%20profil%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amincissement plus ou moins prononcé d’un canon pour donner à l'arme à feu une forme plaisante, alléger le canon ou répartir le poids afin d’obtenir un meilleur point d’équilibre. 1, record 8, French, - canon%20profil%C3%A9
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 8, French, - canon%20profil%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-02-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- heavy barrel
1, record 9, English, heavy%20barrel
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spare machine-gun barrel which is heavier than the standard issue spare barrels and reserved for use in sustained fire. See also "bull barrel". 1, record 9, English, - heavy%20barrel
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 9, English, - heavy%20barrel
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- canon lourd
1, record 9, French, canon%20lourd
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- canon étoffé 1, record 9, French, canon%20%C3%A9toff%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Canon de rechange de mitrailleuse, dont le poids dépasse celui des canons de rechange standard et qui est réservé pour le tir soutenu. Voir aussi "canon extra-lourd". 1, record 9, French, - canon%20lourd
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 9, French, - canon%20lourd
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-02-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- barrel mass 1, record 10, English, barrel%20mass
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The MG-4 machine-gun has a barrel mass of about 3.2 kg. 2, record 10, English, - barrel%20mass
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- poids du canon
1, record 10, French, poids%20du%20canon
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le poids du canon de la mitrailleuse MG-4 est d’environ 3, 2 kg. 2, record 10, French, - poids%20du%20canon
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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