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CAPE [12 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cape
1, record 1, English, cape
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cape: an item in the "Clothing" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - cape
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cape
1, record 1, French, cape
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cape : objet de la classe «Vêtements» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 1, French, - cape
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-04-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Clothing
- Hair Styling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hair cloth
1, record 2, English, hair%20cloth
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A protective covering placed around the client's shoulders to protect clothing during haircutting or other hair care procedures. 2, record 2, English, - hair%20cloth
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hair cloth: term approved officially by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 2, English, - hair%20cloth
Record 2, Key term(s)
- haircloth
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements
- Coiffure
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cape
1, record 2, French, cape
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- peignoir 2, record 2, French, peignoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ample vêtement de protection, à manches, en usage chez les coiffeurs et dans les instituts de beauté. 2, record 2, French, - cape
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cape : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 2, French, - cape
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-02-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
- Urban Housing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Comité d'action de Parc-Extension
1, record 3, English, Comit%C3%A9%20d%27action%20de%20Parc%2DExtension
correct, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CAPE 2, record 3, English, CAPE
correct, Quebec
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Comité d'action de Parc-Extension
1, record 3, French, Comit%C3%A9%20d%27action%20de%20Parc%2DExtension
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CAPE 2, record 3, French, CAPE
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le CAPE est le comité logement du quartier Parc Extension. Il accueille les locataires qui viennent s'informer de leurs droits et les appuie dans leurs démarches pour faire respecter leur droit à un logement propre à l'habitation. Il veut aussi être l'un des porte-parole de la population du quartier pour concrétiser le droit pour tous à un logement décent. Le CAPE fait la promotion du logement social comme l'alternative pour assurer aux populations plus démunies le contrôle de leurs conditions de logement. 3, record 3, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20d%27action%20de%20Parc%2DExtension
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Comité d'action de Parc-Extension (CAPE) a été formé en novembre 1986 par un groupe de citoyens et citoyennes du quartier Parc Extension qui se réunissaient pour discuter des moyens à prendre pour faire bouger les dirigeants sur des questions concernant la salubrité publique et l'aménagement du quartier. 4, record 3, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20d%27action%20de%20Parc%2DExtension
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-02-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Centre for Adults in Progressive Employment
1, record 4, English, Centre%20for%20Adults%20in%20Progressive%20Employment
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CAPE 1, record 4, English, CAPE
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- CAPE Society 1, record 4, English, CAPE%20Society
correct, Nova Scotia
- Brass Tacks Industries 1, record 4, English, Brass%20Tacks%20Industries
former designation, correct, Nova Scotia
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The CAPE's mission] is to help integrate persons with disabilities into the community. [CAPE's] participants benefit from a structured day program including work time and social time, maximizing life skills training. 1, record 4, English, - Centre%20for%20Adults%20in%20Progressive%20Employment
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Center for Adults in Progressive Employment
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Travail et emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Centre for Adults in Progressive Employment
1, record 4, French, Centre%20for%20Adults%20in%20Progressive%20Employment
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CAPE 1, record 4, French, CAPE
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- CAPE Society 1, record 4, French, CAPE%20Society
correct, Nova Scotia
- Brass Tacks Industries 1, record 4, French, Brass%20Tacks%20Industries
former designation, correct, Nova Scotia
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Center for Adults in Progressive Employment
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cape stone
1, record 5, English, cape%20stone
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Cape stone 2, record 5, English, Cape%20stone
correct
- Cape diamond 2, record 5, English, Cape%20diamond
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A light yellow diamond. 3, record 5, English, - cape%20stone
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cape: A color grade of diamonds, the third to fifth major grades (Light Cape or Silver Cape, Cape, and Dark Cape) with yellow tints are known as Cape diamonds. They are preceded in some scales, by First or Top White, and followed by First and Second Bye. 4, record 5, English, - cape%20stone
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Cape
1, record 5, French, Cape
see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diamant ayant une légère teinte de jaune. 2, record 5, French, - Cape
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ancienne appellation pour désigner un diamant provenant d'une mine d'Afrique du Sud. 2, record 5, French, - Cape
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-05-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cloak
1, record 6, English, cloak
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Loose outer garment or wrap. Worn by men and women. 2, record 6, English, - cloak
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cape
1, record 6, French, cape
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vêtement de dessus sans manches, qui enveloppe le corps et les bras. 2, record 6, French, - cape
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prendas de vestir (Generalidades)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- capa
1, record 6, Spanish, capa
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-01-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Reproduction (Medicine)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Diaphragms and caps. This form of contraception ... comes within the category of the so-called mechanical barriers. 1, record 7, English, - cap
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Reproduction (Médecine)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cape
1, record 7, French, cape
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les préservatifs féminins (obturateurs : capes et diaphragmes) sont des appareils [...] que la femme doit placer dans le vagin, avant le rapport [...] 1, record 7, French, - cape
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-10-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Tobacco Industry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cigar wrapper
1, record 8, English, cigar%20wrapper
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- wrapper 2, record 8, English, wrapper
- wrapper leaf 3, record 8, English, wrapper%20leaf
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tobacco leaf (usually imported or shade-grown domestic) wrapped spirally around the filler. 4, record 8, English, - cigar%20wrapper
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du tabac
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cape
1, record 8, French, cape
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- cape de cigare 2, record 8, French, cape%20de%20cigare
correct, feminine noun
- robe 1, record 8, French, robe
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lanière de tabac fin et élastique, découpée à la forme voulue dans une demi-feuille écotée, enroulée en spirale autour de la «poupée» constituée par les deux premières parties. 3, record 8, French, - cape
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-04-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- lying to 1, record 9, English, lying%20to
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- bearing to 1, record 9, English, bearing%20to
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- à la cape 1, record 9, French, %C3%A0%20la%20cape
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- challe 1, record 9, French, challe
- choulle 1, record 9, French, choulle
- en panne 1, record 9, French, en%20panne
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Allure d'attente ou de sauvegarde d'un navire pour faire face à des conditions de temps et de mer défavorables. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A0%20la%20cape
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme ne s'emploie qu'en locution: à la cape, en cape, voile de cape...On dit plutôt mettre en cape, prendre la cape, tenir la cape que capeyer. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A0%20la%20cape
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfacha 1, record 9, Spanish, enfacha
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- a la capa 1, record 9, Spanish, a%20la%20capa
- al pairo 1, record 9, Spanish, al%20pairo
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-12-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Canadian protein crystallization experiment
1, record 10, English, Canadian%20protein%20crystallization%20experiment
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- CAPE 2, record 10, English, CAPE
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, Key term(s)
- protein crystallization experiment
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- expérience canadienne sur la cristallisation des protéines
1, record 10, French, exp%C3%A9rience%20canadienne%20sur%20la%20cristallisation%20des%20prot%C3%A9ines
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- CAPE 1, record 10, French, CAPE
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme des sciences en microgravité (PSM) de l'Agence spatiale canadienne (ASC) offre à des chercheurs de sept villes du Canada la possibilité de conduire des recherches susceptibles de déboucher sur l'amélioration du traitement, voire la guérison, de ces maladies ou d'autres affections débilitantes, ainsi que des infections bactériennes et virales. En participant à l'Expérience canadienne sur la cristallisation des protéines (ou CAPE, pour Canadian Protein Crystallization Experiment) à bord de la station spatiale russe MIR, ils pourront faire croître dans l'espace, en état de microgravité, des cristaux protéiques de plus grandes dimensions et plus parfaits. 2, record 10, French, - exp%C3%A9rience%20canadienne%20sur%20la%20cristallisation%20des%20prot%C3%A9ines
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-05-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- convective available potential energy 1, record 11, English, convective%20available%20potential%20energy
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- énergie convective potentielle disponible
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9nergie%20convective%20potentielle%20disponible
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1987-12-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- automatic transmitter power control
1, record 12, English, automatic%20transmitter%20power%20control
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- ATPC 2, record 12, English, ATPC
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- commande automatique de la puissance de l'émetteur
1, record 12, French, commande%20automatique%20de%20la%20puissance%20de%20l%27%C3%A9metteur
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- CAPE 2, record 12, French, CAPE
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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