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QUESTION DELICATE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cargo (Water Transport)
- Foreign Trade
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stowage
1, record 1, English, stowage
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- stowing 2, record 1, English, stowing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Stowage is that important branch of the art of seamanship which applies to the loading of a vessel and has for its aims the handling, placing, and packing of goods, in such a manner as to ensure the preservation of crew and ship from danger or injury arising from the manner in which the cargo is stowed, the protection of the cargo space from damage, loss or deterioration; the economy of cargo space on which depends the vessel's earning capacity; and the highest possible rate of port speed, that is, the rate at which the vessel is capable of loading and discharging her cargo. 3, record 1, English, - stowage
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arrimage
1, record 1, French, arrimage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arrangement méthodique et fixation solide des marchandises dans les cales d’un navire [...] 2, record 1, French, - arrimage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'arrimage d’un chargement est une question parfois très délicate quand il s’agit de marchandises diverses, car il faut tenir compte d’un grand nombre de facteurs : stabilité et assiette du navire, escale où doit débarquer la marchandise, perspectives de rechargement dans les différents ports de la ligne, nature des marchandises, utilisation au maximum de la capacité du navire, etc. 2, record 1, French, - arrimage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cargamento (Transporte por agua)
- Comercio exterior
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- estiba
1, record 1, Spanish, estiba
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- arrumaje 2, record 1, Spanish, arrumaje
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Movilización de cargamentos desde el gancho del buque hasta la bodega o cubierta de éste, para colocar convenientemente la carga de acuerdo con las condiciones marinas. 3, record 1, Spanish, - estiba
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-05-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- critical issue 1, record 2, English, critical%20issue
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Business Plans will engage departmental ministers and deputy ministers in direct dialogue with Treasury Board ministers on critical issues. 2, record 2, English, - critical%20issue
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- question délicate
1, record 2, French, question%20d%C3%A9licate
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- question cruciale 1, record 2, French, question%20cruciale
feminine noun
- question critique 1, record 2, French, question%20critique
feminine noun
- enjeu crucial 1, record 2, French, enjeu%20crucial
masculine noun
- enjeu déterminant 1, record 2, French, enjeu%20d%C3%A9terminant
masculine noun
- question névralgique 2, record 2, French, question%20n%C3%A9vralgique
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les Plans d’activités susciteront un dialogue direct sur les questions névralgiques entre les ministres et sous-ministres des ministères et les ministres du Conseil du Trésor. 3, record 2, French, - question%20d%C3%A9licate
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Traducción (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuestión delicada
1, record 2, Spanish, cuesti%C3%B3n%20delicada
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-10-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- of a sensitive nature 1, record 3, English, of%20a%20sensitive%20nature
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sensitive: easily offended, disturbed, shocked, irritated, etc., as by the actions of others ... 2, record 3, English, - of%20a%20sensitive%20nature
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- impressionnable 1, record 3, French, impressionnable
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- susceptible 1, record 3, French, susceptible
- délicat 1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9licat
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
question délicate 1, record 3, French, - impressionnable
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-03-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sensitive issue
1, record 4, English, sensitive%20issue
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The discussion became quite heated and several of the members were visibly upset once the sensitive issue of racism was introduced. 1, record 4, English, - sensitive%20issue
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- question de nature délicate
1, record 4, French, question%20de%20nature%20d%C3%A9licate
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- issue of a sensitive nature 1, record 5, English, issue%20of%20a%20sensitive%20nature
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- question de nature délicate 1, record 5, French, question%20de%20nature%20d%C3%A9licate
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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