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TOIT CARROSSERIE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- roll bar
1, record 1, English, roll%20bar
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rollbar 2, record 1, English, rollbar
correct, officially approved
- rollover bar 3, record 1, English, rollover%20bar
correct
- safety roll bar 3, record 1, English, safety%20roll%20bar
correct
- roll-over protection bar 4, record 1, English, roll%2Dover%20protection%20bar
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heavy metal bar reinforcing the roof of (a motor vehicle) to reduce injury in the case of a roll over. 5, record 1, English, - roll%20bar
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
roll bar; rollbar; roll-over protection bar: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 6, record 1, English, - roll%20bar
Record 1, Key term(s)
- roll-over bar
- safety rollbar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arceau
1, record 1, French, arceau
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- arceau de sécurité 2, record 1, French, arceau%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- arceau de capotage 3, record 1, French, arceau%20de%20capotage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Structure tubulaire rapportée ou intégrée à la carrosserie en renforcement du toit pour éviter l'écrasement des passagers en cas de retournement du véhicule. 4, record 1, French, - arceau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arceau de sécurité : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 1, French, - arceau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo de seguridad (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- arco de seguridad
1, record 1, Spanish, arco%20de%20seguridad
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-08-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- coupé
1, record 2, English, coup%C3%A9
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- coupe 2, record 2, English, coupe
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Body: Closed. Usually, limited rear volume. Hood/Roof: Fixed, rigid roof. A portion of the roof may, however, be openable. Accommodation: 2 or more seats in at least 1 row. Doors: 2 side doors. There may also be a rear opening. Windows: 2 or more side windows. 3, record 2, English, - coup%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coupé: term standardized by ISO in 1977. 4, record 2, English, - coup%C3%A9
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coupé
1, record 2, French, coup%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Carrosserie : Fermée. Généralement, volume arrière limité. Capote/Toit :Toit rigide fixe. Toutefois, une partie du toit peut être ouvrante. Places assises : 2 ou plus sur au moins 1 rangée de sièges. Portes : 2 portes latérales; on peut avoir une ouverture arrière. Fenêtres : 2 fenêtres latérales ou plus. 2, record 2, French, - coup%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coupé : terme normalisé par l’ISO en 1977. 3, record 2, French, - coup%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-02-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- roof pillar
1, record 3, English, roof%20pillar
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- roof post 2, record 3, English, roof%20post
correct
- roof support 3, record 3, English, roof%20support
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The rear roof pillar is precisely angled to provide the utmost privacy to rear seat passengers while stil affording them a panoramic view out. 4, record 3, English, - roof%20pillar
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
roof support: term extracted from the "Motor Vehicles = Véhicules automobiles" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 5, record 3, English, - roof%20pillar
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- montant de toit
1, record 3, French, montant%20de%20toit
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pied de toit 2, record 3, French, pied%20de%20toit
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le cas présent, la cage en elle-même ne pèse que 75 kg et les panneaux de carrosserie latéraux, allant du montant de toit avant jusqu'au panneau arrière du coffre, sont constitués d’une tôle d’aluminium emboutie d’un seul tenant. 3, record 3, French, - montant%20de%20toit
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
montant de toit; pied de toit : termes tirés du lexique «Motor Vehicles = Véhicules automobiles» avec l’autorisation de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 4, record 3, French, - montant%20de%20toit
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-07-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- station wagon
1, record 4, English, station%20wagon
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Body: Closed. Rear shape is designed in order to give a larger interior volume. Hood/Roof: Fixed, rigid roof. A portion of the roof may, however, be openable. Accommodation: 4 or more seats in at least 2 rows. The row or rows of seats may have forward-foldable backs or be removable to provide a load platform. Doors: 2 or 4 side doors and a rear opening. Windows: 4 or more side windows. 1, record 4, English, - station%20wagon
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- familiale
1, record 4, French, familiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- voiture familiale 2, record 4, French, voiture%20familiale
correct, feminine noun
- break 1, record 4, French, break
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Automobile fermée dont l’arrière présente un hayon relevable et une banquette amovible formant plancher. 3, record 4, French, - familiale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Break. Langue technique. 3, record 4, French, - familiale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Familiale et break" ont été entérinés par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d’État du Canada. 4, record 4, French, - familiale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Carrosserie : Fermée. La forme arrière est disposée de façon à offrir un grand volume intérieur. Capote/Toit :Toit rigide fixe. Toutefois, une partie du toit peut être ouvrante. Places assises : 4 ou plus, sur au moins 2 rangées de sièges. La ou les rangées de sièges peuvent avoir le dossier escamotable vers l'avant ou être démontables pour former une plateforme de chargement. Portes : 2 ou 4 portes latérales et une ouverture arrière. Fenêtres : 4 fenêtres latérales ou plus. 1, record 4, French, - familiale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- coche familiar
1, record 4, Spanish, coche%20familiar
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- rural 2, record 4, Spanish, rural
correct, feminine noun, Argentina
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-12-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- body roof
1, record 5, English, body%20roof
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Upper part of the body shell of a commercial vehicle. 1, record 5, English, - body%20roof
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Camionnage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- toit de carrosserie
1, record 5, French, toit%20de%20carrosserie
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- pavillon 1, record 5, French, pavillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie supérieure de la caisse d’une carrosserie de véhicule industriel. 1, record 5, French, - toit%20de%20carrosserie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
- Transporte por camión
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- cubierta de carrocería
1, record 5, Spanish, cubierta%20de%20carrocer%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- techo 1, record 5, Spanish, techo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte superior del casco de la carrocería de un vehículo industrial. 1, record 5, Spanish, - cubierta%20de%20carrocer%C3%ADa
Record 6 - internal organization data 1981-04-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pullman saloon 1, record 6, English, pullman%20saloon
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- pullman sedan 1, record 6, English, pullman%20sedan
- executive limousine 1, record 6, English, executive%20limousine
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Body: Closed. There may be a partition between the front and rear seats. Hood/Roof: Fixed, rigid roof. A portion of the roof may, however, be openable. Accommodation: 4 or more seats in at least 2 rows. Folding seats, in front of the rear seats, are possible. Doors: 4 or 6 side doors. There may also be a rear opening. Windows: 6 or more side windows. 1, record 6, English, - pullman%20saloon
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- limousine 1, record 6, French, limousine
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Carrosserie : Fermée. Une cloison est possible pour séparer les sièges avant et arrière. Capote/Toit :Toit rigide fixe. Toutefois, une partie du toit peut être ouvrante. Places assises : 4 ou plus sur au moins 2 rangées de sièges. Des strapontins sont possibles devant le siège arrière. Portes : 4 ou 6 portes latérales; on peut avoir une ouverture arrière. Fenêtres : 6 fenêtres latérales ou plus. 1, record 6, French, - limousine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1981-04-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- convertible saloon 1, record 7, English, convertible%20saloon
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Body: Openable. Hood/Roof: The side-wall frame is stationary and the remainder is retractable. Accommodation: 4 or more seats, in at least 2 rows. Doors: 2 or 4 side doors. Windows: 4 or more side windows. 1, record 7, English, - convertible%20saloon
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- berline découvrable 1, record 7, French, berline%20d%C3%A9couvrable
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Carrosserie : Découvrable. Capote/Toit : L'entourage latéral du toit est fixe, le reste du toit est escamotable. Places assises : 4 ou plus sur au moins 2 rangées de sièges. Portes : 2 ou 4 portes latérales. Fenêtres : 4 fenêtres latérales ou plus. 1, record 7, French, - berline%20d%C3%A9couvrable
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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