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CAPOT [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
- capote
1, record 1, English, capote
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capote: an item in the "Clothing" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - capote
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capot
1, record 1, French, capot
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capot : objet de la classe «Vêtements» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 1, French, - capot
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hood
1, record 2, English, hood
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hood: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - hood
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hood: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 2, English, - hood
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- capot
1, record 2, French, capot
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couverture métallique protégeant un moteur. 2, record 2, French, - capot
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] peut [...] se retrouver soit à l'avant, soit à l'arrière d'un véhicule. 3, record 2, French, - capot
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
capot : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 2, French, - capot
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
capot : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 2, French, - capot
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- capó
1, record 2, Spanish, cap%C3%B3
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- capot 2, record 2, Spanish, capot
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte de la carrocería que constituye una cubierta articulada del motor y permite acceder al mismo. 2, record 2, Spanish, - cap%C3%B3
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Noise Pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pollution par le bruit
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capot
1, record 3, French, capot
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couvercle protégeant un appareil ou ses pièces. 1, record 3, French, - capot
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il y a intérêt à rendre absorbant l'intérieur du capot et à utiliser au mieux les pertes par réflexion en multipliant les matériaux d'impédance caractéristique différente. 1, record 3, French, - capot
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-02-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cowling
1, record 4, English, cowling
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cowl 2, record 4, English, cowl
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cover surrounding the whole or part of a power unit when installed in an aircraft. 3, record 4, English, - cowling
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cowling usually consists of detachable sections for covering portions of the airplane, such as engines, mounts and other parts where ease of access is important. Cowling affords protection and also aids in streamlining the area covered. 4, record 4, English, - cowling
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cowling: term and definition standardized by BSI. 5, record 4, English, - cowling
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cowling; cowl: terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 4, English, - cowling
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Hinged cowling. 7, record 4, English, - cowling
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Propulsion des aéronefs
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- capot
1, record 4, French, capot
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- capotage 2, record 4, French, capotage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recouvrement d'un moteur ou d'organes annexes par un capot en tôle ou en alliage léger. 3, record 4, French, - capot
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capot : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 4, record 4, French, - capot
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
capotage : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 5, record 4, French, - capot
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
capot : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 6, record 4, French, - capot
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
- Helicópteros (Militar)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- capó
1, record 4, Spanish, cap%C3%B3
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capó : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 4, Spanish, - cap%C3%B3
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-02-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Luge, Bobsledding and Skeleton
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cowl
1, record 5, English, cowl
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bobsleigh term(s). 1, record 5, English, - cowl
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Facilities/equipment. 1, record 5, English, - cowl
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Luge, bobsleigh et skeleton
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- capot
1, record 5, French, capot
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) de bobsleigh. 1, record 5, French, - capot
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Installations/matériel. 1, record 5, French, - capot
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-11-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- package cap
1, record 6, English, package%20cap
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The cuplike cover that encloses the package in the final sealing operation. 1, record 6, English, - package%20cap
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- couvercle encabé
1, record 6, French, couvercle%20encab%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- capot 1, record 6, French, capot
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-08-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- overcap
1, record 7, English, overcap
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- overcap closure 2, record 7, English, overcap%20closure
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a secondary cap designed to protect the primary closure, dispenser, or fitment of a container. 3, record 7, English, - overcap
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Metal or plastic overcap designs attach to the container by friction-fit or thread engagement, and are used to protect aerosol and dispensing fitments. Overcaps frequently double as measuring caps for mouthwash, liquid detergents, and fabric softeners. 3, record 7, English, - overcap
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- capot
1, record 7, French, capot
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- coiffe 2, record 7, French, coiffe
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de fermeture destinée aux flacons et bouteilles (par exemple, les flacons de lotions et bouteilles de rince-bouche) et à certains contenants de forme cylindrique (par exemple : boîtes aérosol, bâtons de déodorants, etc.). 3, record 7, French, - capot
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-03-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- bonnet 1, record 8, English, bonnet
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- capot
1, record 8, French, capot
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
coiffe recouvrant la partie supérieure d'un tuyau d'évent ou d'une cheminée. Dans un système de chauffage à air chaud à circulation forcée, la chambre d'air située immédiatement au-dessus du foyer. 1, record 8, French, - capot
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-06-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Noise Pollution
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- hood
1, record 9, English, hood
generic
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
if their location cannot be changed, noise-absorbing hood are often the solution. 1, record 9, English, - hood
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pollution par le bruit
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- enceinte
1, record 9, French, enceinte
feminine noun, specific
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- capot 1, record 9, French, capot
masculine noun, specific
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[le capotage] consiste à enfermer la machine dans une enveloppe garnie (...) d'absorbant et ne diffère pas dans son principe des enceintes. Une enceinte est généralement en maçonnerie et un capot en (...) tôle. 1, record 9, French, - enceinte
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-01-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Packaging
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- car cover 1, record 10, English, car%20cover
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Emballages
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- capot
1, record 10, French, capot
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-06-04
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 11, Main entry term, English
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- capot
1, record 11, French, capot
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elément de protection amovible qui, à bord, couvre les ouvertures : manche à air, descente. 1, record 11, French, - capot
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Construcción naval
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- capota
1, record 11, Spanish, capota
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- tapa 1, record 11, Spanish, tapa
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Furniture (Various)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- top covering 1, record 12, English, top%20covering
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of a crib 1, record 12, English, - top%20covering
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier divers
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- capot
1, record 12, French, capot
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- dessus 1, record 12, French, dessus
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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