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TOIT TOURELLE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Tracked Vehicles (Military)
- Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
- Armour
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- turret roof
1, record 1, English, turret%20roof
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... an additional 12.7 mm machine-gun for the turret roof and smoke dischargers for the turret sides. 2, record 1, English, - turret%20roof
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
turret roof: designation officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - turret%20roof
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
- Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
- Arme blindée
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- toit de la tourelle
1, record 1, French, toit%20de%20la%20tourelle
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une mitrailleuse de 12, 7 mm a été installée sur le toit de la tourelle et des pots fumigènes montés sur les côtés. 2, record 1, French, - toit%20de%20la%20tourelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
toit de la tourelle : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 1, French, - toit%20de%20la%20tourelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Styles
- Architectural Design
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- candle-snuffer roof
1, record 2, English, candle%2Dsnuffer%20roof
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- candlesnuffer roof 2, record 2, English, candlesnuffer%20roof
correct
- conical roof 3, record 2, English, conical%20roof
correct
- conical broad roof 4, record 2, English, conical%20broad%20roof
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
conical roof: A roof with a circular plan that tapers upward to a point; used for round towers in the Romanesque Revival style. 3, record 2, English, - candle%2Dsnuffer%20roof
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The turret is reminiscent of Victorian architecture yet the candlesnuffer roof is not all that common to American architecture ... The candlesnuffer roof was most frequently found in Germany, Austria and northern European or alpine areas. Its severe pitch sheds water and snow well and the form was introduced into this area by the Pennsylvania Germans and Dutch in the 17th Century. 2, record 2, English, - candle%2Dsnuffer%20roof
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The great sloping roof is punctured by a massive tower with a candle-snuffer roof. 5, record 2, English, - candle%2Dsnuffer%20roof
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
candlesnuffer: A projecting, three-quarter round turret with a conical roof, with the base of the turret starting above the ground level; the shape of the turret approximates that of a traditional candlesnuffer with a conical top. 3, record 2, English, - candle%2Dsnuffer%20roof
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Styles en architecture
- Conception architecturale
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poivrière
1, record 2, French, poivri%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- toit en poivrière 2, record 2, French, toit%20en%20poivri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
- toit conique 3, record 2, French, toit%20conique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit toit conique et pointu qui couronne une tourelle. 4, record 2, French, - poivri%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Vieux Chapitre est un parallélogramme de taille imposante : 26 m de longueur sur 13 m de largeur. Il est flanqué d’une tourelle à toit conique à chacun de ses angles. 5, record 2, French, - poivri%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «poivrière» désigne également «une petite tourelle à toit conique et en encorbellement accrochée à un mur». 6, record 2, French, - poivri%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-10-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Armour
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- commander's hatch
1, record 3, English, commander%27s%20hatch
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hatch located on the turret roof, which serves as the entrance/exit route for crew members. 1, record 3, English, - commander%27s%20hatch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- écoutille du chef de char
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9coutille%20du%20chef%20de%20char
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouverture pratiquée dans le toit de la tourelle, permettant l'entrée ou la sortie des membres de l'équipage. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9coutille%20du%20chef%20de%20char
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écoutille du chef de char : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9coutille%20du%20chef%20de%20char
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-02-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
- Types of Constructed Works
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bellturret 1, record 4, English, bellturret
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
- Types de constructions
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- clocheton
1, record 4, French, clocheton
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit édicule ou tourelle en forme de clocher, placé en amortissement d’un toit, d’un contrefort d’arc-boutant, ou flanquant un clocher, dans un but d’ornement. Le clocheton est souvent très ouvragé, mais il ne contient jamais de cloches. Le clocheton est aussi fréquent à l'intérieur des églises, pour décorer des boiseries, des chaires, des grilles, etc. 2, record 4, French, - clocheton
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diseño arquitectónico
- Tipos de construcciones
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- pináculo
1, record 4, Spanish, pin%C3%A1culo
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-08-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tracked Vehicles (Military)
- Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hull top
1, record 5, English, hull%20top
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the United Kingdom, Royal Ordnance Leeds (now Vickers Defence Systems) has developed a passive armour system known as the Still-brew. Believed to be a steel shell with a layer of either ceramic or composite armour underneath, the Stillbrew is being fitted to the Chieftain from the front of the turret and hull top to the rear of the driver's position. 1, record 5, English, - hull%20top
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
- Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- toit de la caisse
1, record 5, French, toit%20de%20la%20caisse
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chars Chieftain en sont progressivement équipés, depuis le masque de tourelle et le toit de la caisse jusqu'au poste du conducteur. 1, record 5, French, - toit%20de%20la%20caisse
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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