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PIECE AMOVIBLE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
- Hobbies (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- blind
1, record 1, English, blind
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hide 2, record 1, English, hide
correct, noun, Great Britain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A concealed place for a hunter or observer of wildlife [especially waterfowl]. 3, record 1, English, - blind
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Blinds are built on the ground or in holes in the ground to wait for game or observe wild animals' living habits. Floating blinds or blinds built over the water are used to hunt or observe waterfowl, ducks or birds. 4, record 1, English, - blind
Record 1, Key term(s)
- hunter's blind
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chasse et pêche sportive
- Passe-temps (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- affût
1, record 1, French, aff%C3%BBt
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cache 2, record 1, French, cache
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Endroit où on se poste pour guetter le gibier dans les battues ou le gibier d’eau dans les marécages, ou pour observer les animaux sauvages dans leur habitat naturel. 3, record 1, French, - aff%C3%BBt
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] la chasse aux canards sauvages (chasse au gibier d’eau) peut se pratiquer [...] à l’affût : au gabion, à la hutte, au hutteau ou au trou. 4, record 1, French, - aff%C3%BBt
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le gabion est un abri camouflé installé au bord de l'eau, la hutte, une construction en bordure d’une pièce d’eau, et le hutteau, un abri amovible enterré dans le sable ou la vase; tous trois sont utilisés comme cache pour la chasse à l'affût. 3, record 1, French, - aff%C3%BBt
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Caza y pesca deportiva
- Pasatiempos (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gayola
1, record 1, Spanish, gayola
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Escondrijo desde el que la fauna silvestre puede ser observada para su captura o estudio. 1, record 1, Spanish, - gayola
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-12-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- removable piece 1, record 2, English, removable%20piece
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Before washing close all zippers, hood and pouch openings to avoid snagging; separate removable pieces like the parka liner and hood from the shell before laundering and launder only pieces that are soiled. 1, record 2, English, - removable%20piece
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pièce amovible
1, record 2, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20amovible
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avant le lavage, fermer toutes les fermetures à glissière, le capuchon et les poches pour éviter qu’elles ne s’entremêlent. Enlever les pièces amovibles telles que la doublure du parka et le capuchon et ne laver que celles qui sont souillées. 1, record 2, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20amovible
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-08-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding Yards and Docks
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- shore
1, record 3, English, shore
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wooden wedge used when a ship is being built or while in dry dock to prevent her from moving and to keep her upright. 3, record 3, English, - shore
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These wedges are inserted at the bottom and sides of the ship. 3, record 3, English, - shore
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chantiers maritimes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- accore
1, record 3, French, accore
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de bois ou de métal, amovible, qui équilibre la poussée latérale des poids d’un navire en cale sèche. 2, record 3, French, - accore
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue les accores d’étrave, d’étambot, de bouchain. 2, record 3, French, - accore
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Astilleros y dársenas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- puntal
1, record 3, Spanish, puntal
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- escora 1, record 3, Spanish, escora
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-11-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Science and Technology
- Nuclear Plant Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- shield plug
1, record 4, English, shield%20plug
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Removable plug which provides shielding against axial streaming of neutron and gamma flux from the reactor end fittings. 1, record 4, English, - shield%20plug
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sciences et techniques nucléaires
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bouchon
1, record 4, French, bouchon
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- bouchon-écran 2, record 4, French, bouchon%2D%C3%A9cran
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur un blindage, pièce amovible utilisée pour obturer une ouverture et conserver ainsi la protection assurée par le blindage. Exemple : bouchon placé [...] à l'orifice d’un canal. 1, record 4, French, - bouchon
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces paniers, qui contiennent chacun 60 grappes de combustible, sont descendus dans un puits à chemisage en acier au centre du silo [...] Une fois le puits rempli, il est scellé avec un bouchon de protection. 3, record 4, French, - bouchon
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les sources canadiennes en langue française, on trouve « bouchon-écran ». 4, record 4, French, - bouchon
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-07-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- magazine plug
1, record 5, English, magazine%20plug
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Part inserted in a magazine to reduce its capacity. 1, record 5, English, - magazine%20plug
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- entretoise de chargeur
1, record 5, French, entretoise%20de%20chargeur
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce insérée dans un chargeur pour limiter sa contenance. 1, record 5, French, - entretoise%20de%20chargeur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
entretoise de chargeur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 5, French, - entretoise%20de%20chargeur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chargeur :pièce amovible d’une arme à feu. 2, record 5, French, - entretoise%20de%20chargeur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-03-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Aircraft Systems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- removable part
1, record 6, English, removable%20part
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pièce amovible
1, record 6, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20amovible
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes extraits du Lexique du CF-18 de Canadair. 2, record 6, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20amovible
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-02-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Period Costumes (Museums and Heritage)
- Clothing Accessories
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- modesty piece
1, record 7, English, modesty%20piece
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- modesty 2, record 7, English, modesty
correct
- dickey 2, record 7, English, dickey
correct
- dicky 2, record 7, English, dicky
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pouf of lace and ribbon worn across the top of the stays to conceal a low V or U décolletage of a gown. Eighteenth, nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. 1, record 7, English, - modesty%20piece
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Costumes anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- modestie
1, record 7, French, modestie
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce d’étoffe plus ou moins légère, amovible ou non, insérée dans l'échancrure d’un corsage pour orner ou voiler un décolleté accentué. 1, record 7, French, - modestie
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forme fautive : fale, qui est dialectal. 1, record 7, French, - modestie
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-12-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Lathe Work (Machine-Tooling)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- gap bridge 1, record 8, English, gap%20bridge
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- gap plere 2, record 8, English, gap%20plere
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tournage sur métaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pont
1, record 8, French, pont
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce amovible recouvrant l'encoche du tour à banc rompu et servant à relier la poupée fixe au banc. 2, record 8, French, - pont
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Définition rédigée par le Comité interentreprises de la terminologie de l’usinage et des machines-outils. 2, record 8, French, - pont
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- movable transparent frame
1, record 9, English, movable%20transparent%20frame
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- plastic movable frame 1, record 9, English, plastic%20movable%20frame
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
movable: Said of a frame in a case which can be removed for display. 1, record 9, English, - movable%20transparent%20frame
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cadre amovible à double fenêtre transparente
1, record 9, French, cadre%20amovible%20%C3%A0%20double%20fen%C3%AAtre%20transparente
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- cadre de plastique amovible 1, record 9, French, cadre%20de%20plastique%20amovible
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
amovible : Se dit du cadre qui peut être retiré d’un coffret, d’un écrin ou d’un étui pour mieux apprécier l'avers et le revers de la(des) pièce(s), ou pour en faire un objet d’exposition. 1, record 9, French, - cadre%20amovible%20%C3%A0%20double%20fen%C3%AAtre%20transparente
Record 9, Key term(s)
- cadre amovible à doubles fenêtres transparentes
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- protective transparent frame
1, record 10, English, protective%20transparent%20frame
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- transparent protective frame 1, record 10, English, transparent%20protective%20frame
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A square form, molded in a dark-coloured plastic, with a transparent capsule in the middle into which a collector's coin is inserted; the frame is fitted into a presentation case. 1, record 10, English, - protective%20transparent%20frame
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An individually sold numismatic coin can be presented in a protective transparent frame or it can be inserted into a capsule and placed in a movable frame. 1, record 10, English, - protective%20transparent%20frame
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
protective transparent frame for an individual coin; transparent protective frame for an individual coin 1, record 10, English, - protective%20transparent%20frame
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- cadre à capsule transparente
1, record 10, French, cadre%20%C3%A0%20capsule%20transparente
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- cadre à double fenêtre transparente 1, record 10, French, cadre%20%C3%A0%20double%20fen%C3%AAtre%20transparente
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme carrée moulée dans un plastique de couleur sombre et comprenant, au milieu, une capsule transparente aux dimensions de la pièce de collection qui y est destinée; le cadre s’insère dans un coffret de présentation. 1, record 10, French, - cadre%20%C3%A0%20capsule%20transparente
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une pièce numismatique vendue individuellement est présentée dans un cadre à capsule transparente, ou placée sous capsule dans un cadre mobile ou amovible. 1, record 10, French, - cadre%20%C3%A0%20capsule%20transparente
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-09-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- terminal tackle
1, record 11, English, terminal%20tackle
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terminal tackle are attached to the fishing line and include hooks, leaders, sinkers, bobbers or floats, snaps and swivels, but not lures. 2, record 11, English, - terminal%20tackle
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Whenever you are using light line less than 6 lb. test, you should take extreme care when adding any terminal tackle to the line. 3, record 11, English, - terminal%20tackle
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- accessoire terminal
1, record 11, French, accessoire%20terminal
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- pièce terminale 1, record 11, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20terminale
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout accessoire de pêche qu’on fixe à la ligne à pêche comme les plombs, les flotteurs, les hameçons, les agrafes, les émerillons et les avançons. N’inclut pas les leurres. 1, record 11, French, - accessoire%20terminal
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Un avançon de métal est un] accessoire terminal fabriqué d’un multibrin de métal recouvert d’une gaine de plastique ou de vinyle. 1, record 11, French, - accessoire%20terminal
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les adeptes de la pêche à la mouche utilisent souvent une pièce terminale amovible, la poignée de combat, qui peut s’insérer dans le talon de leur canne à moucher. 1, record 11, French, - accessoire%20terminal
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1989-08-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- double entry stranpin 1, record 12, English, double%20entry%20stranpin
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
- Voies ferrées
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- fiche de connexion double
1, record 12, French, fiche%20de%20connexion%20double
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fiche :pièce amovible, reliée à un ou plusieurs conducteurs et destinée à établir un ou plusieurs contacts 1, record 12, French, - fiche%20de%20connexion%20double
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
connexion : liaison électrique entre deux ou plusieurs systèmes conducteurs. 1, record 12, French, - fiche%20de%20connexion%20double
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1982-08-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Fuels and Types of Hearths
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- free-standing fireplace
1, record 13, English, free%2Dstanding%20fireplace
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Free-standing fireplaces. Widely available through lumberyards and building-supply dealers, these provide the warmth and cheery atmosphere of the log fire with considerable reduction in initial cost in many instances. 1, record 13, English, - free%2Dstanding%20fireplace
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Combustibles et types de foyers
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- foyer à piétement 1, record 13, French, foyer%20%C3%A0%20pi%C3%A9tement
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- foyer indépendant 2, record 13, French, foyer%20ind%C3%A9pendant
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Modèle à piétement, choix de couleurs(...). Ce beau foyer donnera beaucoup d’ambiance à toute pièce(...). Avec deux longueurs de tuyau 9" assorti(...) ;registre, grille; pare-étincelles amovible. 3, record 13, French, - foyer%20%C3%A0%20pi%C3%A9tement
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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