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PNEU RECHANGE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Motorized Sports
- Cycling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spare tire
1, record 1, English, spare%20tire
correct, see observation, Canada, United States, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- spare tyre 2, record 1, English, spare%20tyre
correct, see observation, Great Britain
- spare 3, record 1, English, spare
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tire held for emergency use. 4, record 1, English, - spare%20tire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tire: A circular rubber tube or ring fitted around the rim of a wheel, as of an automobile, aircraft, or bicycle, to provide a smooth ride and to increase traction. An automobile tire usually consists of an air-filled casing of layered rubberized nylon or steel cord covered with treaded rubber. 5, record 1, English, - spare%20tire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
While touring, a cyclist unaccompanied by a tour van will usually bring a "spare tire" (called a "spare") and an air pump instead of a "spare wheel" (also called a "spare"). 6, record 1, English, - spare%20tire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The term "spare" means a "spare wheel" in competitive cycling and a "spare tire" in touring. 6, record 1, English, - spare%20tire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
spare tire: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 6, record 1, English, - spare%20tire
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Camionnage
- Sports motorisés
- Cyclisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pneu de rechange
1, record 1, French, pneu%20de%20rechange
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pneu de secours 2, record 1, French, pneu%20de%20secours
correct, see observation, officially approved
- rechange 3, record 1, French, rechange
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pneu que l’on emporte avec soi, dans la voiture ou dans son équipement de randonnée, pour servir en cas de crevaison. 4, record 1, French, - pneu%20de%20rechange
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pneu : Bandage en creux d’une roue, formé d’une carcasse de fils de coton, d’acier, enduite de caoutchouc, contenant de l’air (dans une chambre à air ou non). 5, record 1, French, - pneu%20de%20rechange
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En randonnée, un cycliste non accompagné d’un convoi d’approvisionnement emporte habituellement un «pneu de rechange»(appelé «rechange») et une pompe à air plutôt qu'une «roue de rechange»(également appelée «rechange»). 4, record 1, French, - pneu%20de%20rechange
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme «rechange» signifie une roue de rechange en sport cycliste et un pneu de rechange en randonnée cycliste. 4, record 1, French, - pneu%20de%20rechange
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
pneu de secours : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 1, French, - pneu%20de%20rechange
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-11-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Motorized Sports
- Cycling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- spare wheel
1, record 2, English, spare%20wheel
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- spare 2, record 2, English, spare
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An automobile wheel held for emergency use. 3, record 2, English, - spare%20wheel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wheel: A round frame or disk that can turn on a pin or shaft in its centre. 4, record 2, English, - spare%20wheel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
While touring, a cyclist unaccompanied by a tour van will usually bring a "spare tire" (called a "spare") and an air pump instead of a "spare wheel" (also called a "spare"). 5, record 2, English, - spare%20wheel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The term "spare" means a "spare wheel" in competitive cycling and a "spare tire" in touring. 5, record 2, English, - spare%20wheel
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Camionnage
- Sports motorisés
- Cyclisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- roue de rechange
1, record 2, French, roue%20de%20rechange
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- roue de secours 2, record 2, French, roue%20de%20secours
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- rechange 3, record 2, French, rechange
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En sport cycliste, roue que l’équipe de soutien emporte en réserve dans le convoi d’approvisionnement pour un remplacement rapide en cas de crevaison. En déplacement sur route, roue de réserve pouvant servir en cas de crevaison. 4, record 2, French, - roue%20de%20rechange
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par «roue» on entend le disque complet avec rayons ou centre plein(pour certaines épreuves), bandage et pneu déjà gonflé, qui se pose rapidement en cas de crevaison au cours d’une course cycliste. La roue de rechange d’un véhicule automobile est aussi appelée «petite roue» vu qu'elle ne sert que de dépannage en attendant le remplacement adéquat du pneu endommagé. 4, record 2, French, - roue%20de%20rechange
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En randonnée, un cycliste non accompagné d’un convoi d’approvisionnement emporte habituellement un «pneu de rechange»(appelé «rechange») et une pompe à air; en compétition cycliste, le convoi transporte plusieurs roues de rechange, plus faciles à remplacer qu'un pneu seul. 4, record 2, French, - roue%20de%20rechange
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme «rechange» signifie une roue de rechange en sport cycliste et un pneu de rechange en randonnée cycliste. 4, record 2, French, - roue%20de%20rechange
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Transporte por camión
- Deportes motorizados
- Ciclismo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- rueda de recambio
1, record 2, Spanish, rueda%20de%20recambio
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- rueda de repuesto 2, record 2, Spanish, rueda%20de%20repuesto
correct, feminine noun
- rueda de auxilio 3, record 2, Spanish, rueda%20de%20auxilio
correct, feminine noun, Argentina
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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