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TROU BOUCHE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-04-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
- Architecture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gun-loop
1, record 1, English, gun%2Dloop
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- gunport 2, record 1, English, gunport
correct
- gun-port 3, record 1, English, gun%2Dport
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opening for a gun. 4, record 1, English, - gun%2Dloop
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the early gun-loops, the base of the hole is circular for the mouth of the piece and the upper part a slot for sighting. Sometimes the slot has a circular hole at the head ... At Kirby Muxloe ..., the hole and slot are separated. Later the hole of the gun took various forms, but generally it was widely splayed outward at the sides to give the gun the greatest possible range .... 5, record 1, English, - gun%2Dloop
Record 1, Key term(s)
- gun loop
- gunloop
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
- Architecture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- canonnière
1, record 1, French, canonni%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Meurtrière, ordinairement de forme ovale ou circulaire et surmontée d’un trou de visée, aménagée dans un mur d’un ouvrage de défense pour permettre le tir au canon. 2, record 1, French, - canonni%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la galerie de contre-escarpe [...] permet [...] l’observation, la protection du fossé. Dans cette galerie longue d’une cinquantaine de mètres, on observe des casemates, des ouvertures sous formes de meurtrières (permettant le passage des flèches, ou des projectiles lancés par les arquebuses), mais aussi de canonnières. Ces dernières permettent le passage des boulets de canon. 3, record 1, French, - canonni%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les allèges des fenêtres de plusieurs tours comportent aussi des canonnières, consistant en un simple trou rond. [...] On en rencontrera à profusion dont la bouche s’ouvre à l'extrémité inférieure d’une meurtrière verticale. [...] Ailleurs, la canonnière se composera de deux ouvertures légèrement séparées : l'une circulaire [...], l'autre verticale. 4, record 1, French, - canonni%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arqueología
- Arquitectura
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cañonera
1, record 1, Spanish, ca%C3%B1onera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aspillera a través de la cual se dispara un cañon. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ca%C3%B1onera
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- viscosity cup
1, record 2, English, viscosity%20cup
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Viscosity: The property of liquid which enables it to resist flow. Often measured by the time required for a given volume of liquid to flow through a small hole in the bottom of a cup with controlled conditions. (Called appropriately, a viscosity cup). 2, record 2, English, - viscosity%20cup
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
viscosity cup: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 2, English, - viscosity%20cup
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- godet de viscosimètre
1, record 2, French, godet%20de%20viscosim%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le viscosimètre : Cet appareil permet de mesurer la viscosité de la peinture, par référence au temps d’écoulement de celle-ci au travers d’un orifice calibré. Il se compose d’un godet [...] ayant à sa base un orifice calibré de 4 mm de diamètre. La peinture est versée dans le godet, jusqu'à la limite de sa contenance, le trou d’écoulement étant bouché avec le doigt. 2, record 2, French, - godet%20de%20viscosim%C3%A8tre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
godet de viscosimètre : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 2, French, - godet%20de%20viscosim%C3%A8tre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-02-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Facilities
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gap filler 1, record 3, English, gap%20filler
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Installations de télécommunications
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- réémetteur bouche-trou
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9%C3%A9metteur%20bouche%2Dtrou
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- réémetteur de complément 1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9%C3%A9metteur%20de%20compl%C3%A9ment
correct, masculine noun
- bouche-trou 1, record 3, French, bouche%2Dtrou
correct, masculine noun
- extenseur de couverture 2, record 3, French, extenseur%20de%20couverture
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réémetteur de moindre puissance fonctionnant en général sur le même canal que l’émetteur principal pour couvrir une zone d’ombre de faible étendue ou améliorer la couverture à l’intérieur des bâtiments. 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9%C3%A9metteur%20bouche%2Dtrou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réémetteur bouche-trou; réémetteur de complément; bouche-trou : termes et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 27 décembre 2009. 3, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9%C3%A9metteur%20bouche%2Dtrou
Record 3, Key term(s)
- réémetteur bouche trou
- bouche trou
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-06-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Wood Products
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- plugged hole
1, record 4, English, plugged%20hole
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Holes that have been filled by forcing in another piece of wood. 1, record 4, English, - plugged%20hole
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plugged hole: term and definition reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, CSA International, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3. However, CSA International shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. This CSA International material may not have been updated to reflect amendments subsequently made to the original content. For further information, contact CSA International. 2, record 4, English, - plugged%20hole
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Produits du bois
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- trou bouché
1, record 4, French, trou%20bouch%C3%A9
proposal, masculine 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 2000-02-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Urban Furnishings and Equipment
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- inlet cover
1, record 5, English, inlet%20cover
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Drainage piping serving fixtures which have flood level rims located below less than twelve (12) inches (304.8 mm) above the elevation of the next upstream manhole and/or flushing inlet cover at the public or private sewer system serving such drainage piping shall be protected from backflow of sewage by installing an approved type backwater valve. 2, record 5, English, - inlet%20cover
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipements urbains
- Égouts et drainage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tampon
1, record 5, French, tampon
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dalle ou plaque amovible, circulaire ou carrée, avec laquelle on obture l'orifice d’un regard, d’une bouche d’égout, d’un puisard, d’une fosse septique, d’un trou d’homme, d’une trappe de visite, d’un tabernacle, etc. 1, record 5, French, - tampon
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-05-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- vent
1, record 6, English, vent
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hole or slot that allows the passage or escape of propellant gases. Sometimes called also "port". See also "compensator"; "flash hole"; "flash suppressor"; "gas port"; "gas regulator"; "muzzle brake"; "safety vent"; "vented test barrel". 1, record 6, English, - vent
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 6, English, - vent
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- évent
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9vent
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trou dans la paroi d’un canon pour permettre au gaz de faire fonctionner un mécanisme. Parfois appelé à tort "trou d’évent" ou "lumière". Voir aussi "compensateur"; "cache-flamme"; "régulateur de gaz"; "frein de bouche"; "évent de sécurité"; "canon de banc d’essai à évent réglable". 1, record 6, French, - %C3%A9vent
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 6, French, - %C3%A9vent
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tank cap 1, record 7, English, tank%20cap
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bouchon du réservoir d’essence
1, record 7, French, bouchon%20du%20r%C3%A9servoir%20d%26rsquo%3Bessence
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Couvercle du réservoir d’essence d’une moto. 1, record 7, French, - bouchon%20du%20r%C3%A9servoir%20d%26rsquo%3Bessence
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Si [...] l'essence s’arrête à nouveau de couler, c'est que le trou d’aération du bouchon du réservoir est bouché. 2, record 7, French, - bouchon%20du%20r%C3%A9servoir%20d%26rsquo%3Bessence
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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