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DRESSAGE CORDEAU [2 records]

Record 1 2014-09-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
DEF

[A search method that ensures] that the subject of a search cannot leave the area without the searchers being aware of the departure.

OBS

Some of the techniques used are: road blocks, trail blocks, lookouts, camp-ins, track traps and string lines.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
DEF

[Méthode qui permet] de veiller à ce que le sujet de la recherche ne puisse quitter le secteur de recherche sans que l’on s’en aperçoive.

OBS

Certaines techniques utilisées sont les blocages de routes, de sentiers, des belvédères, des campements sur place et le dressage de la voie au cordeau.

Spanish

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Record 2 2013-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
  • Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
OBS

track lining.

OBS

string lining: term officially approved by Canadian Pacific.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
  • Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
OBS

dressage de la voie, par la méthode des flèches.

OBS

dressage au cordeau : terme uniformisé par le Canadien Pacifique.

Spanish

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