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ATTACHE METALLIQUE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- downrigger
1, record 1, English, downrigger
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device consisting of a winch … that lowers a wire line with a heavy weight attached. 2, record 1, English, - downrigger
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In use, a fishing line from a separate rod and reel is attached to the downrigger by a release clip, which can be lowered to a chosen depth. When a fish is hooked, the fishing line is released from the downrigger line and the fish can be played without resistance on the rod and reel. 2, record 1, English, - downrigger
Record 1, Key term(s)
- down rigger
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lest automatique
1, record 1, French, lest%20automatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- downrigger 2, record 1, French, downrigger
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif consistant en un treuil […] qui fait descendre une ligne métallique à laquelle un poids est attaché. 3, record 1, French, - lest%20automatique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
- Caza y pesca deportiva
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- profundizador
1, record 1, Spanish, profundizador
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Racquet Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tennis net
1, record 2, English, tennis%20net
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- net 2, record 2, English, net
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An open-meshed fabric streched across the middle of the court and over which the ball is hit. It is a little lower at the middle (three feet high; 0.915 m) than at the ends (three and a half feet; 0.06-0.07 m). 3, record 2, English, - tennis%20net
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "(tennis) net" is also used figuratively to designate that which the actual net represents to a team or to a player, as attested by the ample phraseology provided below. Related term: fortress. 4, record 2, English, - tennis%20net
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Sports de raquette
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- filet de tennis
1, record 2, French, filet%20de%20tennis
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- filet 2, record 2, French, filet
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le filet est tendu au milieu du terrain par une corde ou un câble métallique dont chaque bout est attaché à des poteaux de 3 pi 6 po(1, 05 m) de haut et dont le diamètre ne doit pas dépasser 6 po(15 cm). 3, record 2, French, - filet%20de%20tennis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le filet est un peu plus bas au centre (0,915 m ou 3 pieds) qu’il ne l’est sur les côtés (1,05-1,07 m ou 3,5 pieds); dans ce dernier cas, les sources ne s’entendent pas sur la mesure métrique, 1,05, 1,06 et 1,07 étant relevés selon l’ouvrage consulté. 4, record 2, French, - filet%20de%20tennis
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- red
1, record 2, Spanish, red
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La red deberá tener, en su punto central, una altura de 0,915 m (3 pies) por el cual deberá ser mantenida tirante, por su parte inferior, por medio de una cincha, de una anchura no superior a 0,05 m. 2, record 2, Spanish, - red
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-03-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- footrest 1, record 3, English, footrest
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Whichever type [of child carrier] you get, be sure it has side arms, footrests, and most important of all, foot shields to keep the child's feet out of the spokes. 1, record 3, English, - footrest
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- étrier repose-pieds
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9trier%20repose%2Dpieds
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fauteuil porte-bébé, tube métallique et laçage fil plastique, siège 20 x 24 cm, dossier, hauteur 16 cm, étrier repose-pieds, attache de sécurité, fixation sur porte-bagages arrière par 2 crochets. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9trier%20repose%2Dpieds
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On retrouve dans certains dictionnaires les graphies «repose-pieds» et «repose-pied» au singulier. La graphie recommandée pour le pluriel par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française est «repose-pieds». 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9trier%20repose%2Dpieds
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-03-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Transportation Equipment (General)
- Cycling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- baby seat
1, record 4, English, baby%20seat
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- child carrier 2, record 4, English, child%20carrier
correct
- kiddy seat 2, record 4, English, kiddy%20seat
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A child can be safely carried on a baby seat from age one until five or six. 3, record 4, English, - baby%20seat
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipements de transport
- Cyclisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fauteuil porte-bébé
1, record 4, French, fauteuil%20porte%2Db%C3%A9b%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- porte-bébé pour bicyclette 2, record 4, French, porte%2Db%C3%A9b%C3%A9%20pour%20bicyclette
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fauteuil porte-bébé, tube métallique et laçage fil plastique, siège 20 x 24 cm, dossier, hauteur 16 cm, étriers repose-pieds, attache de sécurité, fixation sur porte-bagages arrière par deux crochets. 1, record 4, French, - fauteuil%20porte%2Db%C3%A9b%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des porte-bébés. 3, record 4, French, - fauteuil%20porte%2Db%C3%A9b%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
porte-bébés (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l’orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 4, French, - fauteuil%20porte%2Db%C3%A9b%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
«Le bon usage des porte-bébés pour bicyclette» : titre d’un feuillet d’information de Consommation et Affaires commerciales Canada (C&CC), janvier 1987; maintenant : Industrie Canada. 2, record 4, French, - fauteuil%20porte%2Db%C3%A9b%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-03-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Transportation Equipment (General)
- Cycling
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rear child carrier 1, record 5, English, rear%20child%20carrier
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rear child carriers are the best. And the ones that fold up ... are better than the molded plastic ones because they can be used as a carrier when you are not carrying a child. 1, record 5, English, - rear%20child%20carrier
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipements de transport
- Cyclisme
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fauteuil porte-bébé arrière
1, record 5, French, fauteuil%20porte%2Db%C3%A9b%C3%A9%20arri%C3%A8re
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fauteuil porte-bébé, tube métallique et laçage fil plastique, siège [...] dossier, [...] étiers repose-pieds, attache de sécurité, fixation sur porte-bagages arrière par deux crochets. 1, record 5, French, - fauteuil%20porte%2Db%C3%A9b%C3%A9%20arri%C3%A8re
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des porte-bébés. 2, record 5, French, - fauteuil%20porte%2Db%C3%A9b%C3%A9%20arri%C3%A8re
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
porte-bébés (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l’orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 5, French, - fauteuil%20porte%2Db%C3%A9b%C3%A9%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-05-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
- Forestry Operations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- caulk
1, record 6, English, caulk
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of a number of sharp spikes set into an iron plate that fits over a shoe or boot, or set in the sole of the boot itself [to prevent slipping]. 2, record 6, English, - caulk
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
- Exploitation forestière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- crampon
1, record 6, French, crampon
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pointe d’acier, en nombre variable, fixée sous une botte ou une chaussure ou faisant partie d’une garniture métallique qui emboîte tout le semelage de celles-ci et s’attache sur le dessus du pied grâce à des courroies. 2, record 6, French, - crampon
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces crampons servent à prévenir les glissements. 2, record 6, French, - crampon
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-08-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Foundry Practice
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- stick point
1, record 7, English, stick%20point
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Temperature from which the coated sand in contact with a mass of heated metal remains stuck to it over a specified time. 1, record 7, English, - stick%20point
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Fonderie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- point d’accrochage
1, record 7, French, point%20d%26rsquo%3Baccrochage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Température à partir de laquelle un sable préenrobé, mis pendant un temps déterminé au contact d’une masse métallique chauffée, y reste attaché. 1, record 7, French, - point%20d%26rsquo%3Baccrochage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-03-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
- Scaffolding
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ladder dog chain
1, record 8, English, ladder%20dog%20chain
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- dog chain 2, record 8, English, dog%20chain
correct
- ladder dog 3, record 8, English, ladder%20dog
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chain with a ring and spike at opposite ends, used to secure ladders to buildings. 4, record 8, English, - ladder%20dog%20chain
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
- Échafaudage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- attache métallique à échelle
1, record 8, French, attache%20m%C3%A9tallique%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9chelle
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaîne d’acier terminée à une de ses extrémités par un anneau et à l’autre par une pointe, permettant de fixer une échelle au rebord d’une fenêtre ou à un toit. 1, record 8, French, - attache%20m%C3%A9tallique%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9chelle
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-09-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- wire tie
1, record 9, English, wire%20tie
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- twist tie 2, record 9, English, twist%20tie
correct
- twister 3, record 9, English, twister
correct
- binding closure 4, record 9, English, binding%20closure
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plastic bag closure made out of a thin wire available with all-plastic, laminated plastic/paper, or all-paper covers over the wire core. 5, record 9, English, - wire%20tie
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The wire tie has a left- or right-hand twist, depending on the production equipment. 1, record 9, English, - wire%20tie
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- lien torsadé
1, record 9, French, lien%20torsad%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- lien twist 2, record 9, French, lien%20twist
masculine noun, France
- ligature 3, record 9, French, ligature
feminine noun
- lien armé 3, record 9, French, lien%20arm%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attache faite principalement d’un mince fil métallique qui sert à fermer la gueule d’un sac par torsion. 4, record 9, French, - lien%20torsad%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-05-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Metal Fasteners
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- holding strength 1, record 10, English, holding%20strength
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The metal washer guides increase the bearing area of the fastener head, giving it greater holding strength. 1, record 10, English, - holding%20strength
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Clouterie et visserie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- force d’ancrage
1, record 10, French, force%20d%26rsquo%3Bancrage
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La rondelle métallique augmente la surface portante de la tête de l'attache, lui donnant ainsi une meilleure force d’ancrage. 1, record 10, French, - force%20d%26rsquo%3Bancrage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-10-04
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- triangle/choker
1, record 11, English, triangle%2Fchoker
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- combination triangle/choker fitting 2, record 11, English, combination%20triangle%2Fchoker%20fitting
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
for web sling. 2, record 11, English, - triangle%2Fchoker
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Common synthetic webbing sling configurations: ... triangle/choker, for vertical, choker, and basket hitches. 1, record 11, English, - triangle%2Fchoker
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Levage
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- combinaison attache triangulaire-étrangleur
1, record 11, French, combinaison%20attache%20triangulaire%2D%C3%A9trangleur
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les extrémités de la sangle peuvent être garnies d’une attache métallique permettant(...) un élingage coulissant lorsque l'une des extrémités est munie d’une attache appropriée(...) 2, record 11, French, - combinaison%20attache%20triangulaire%2D%C3%A9trangleur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- grip anchor 1, record 12, English, grip%20anchor
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- attache métallique
1, record 12, French, attache%20m%C3%A9tallique
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Materials
- Masonry Practice
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- metal tie 1, record 13, English, metal%20tie
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
- Maçonnerie
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- attache métallique
1, record 13, French, attache%20m%C3%A9tallique
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bande de métal servant à établir un lien entre deux parois de maçonnerie. 1, record 13, French, - attache%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal lug or cleat fixed to a pneumatic-typed wheel to improve its grip. 1, record 14, English, - strake
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- sabot
1, record 14, French, sabot
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le cas d’un véhicule à pneus : Tenon métallique à charnière, attaché à la partie extérieure de la jante d’une roue, afin de lui donner une meilleure adhérence. 1, record 14, French, - sabot
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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