TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

MUR RAMPANT [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2011-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Walls and Partitions
DEF

A wall the face of which is inclined inward toward the top.

CONT

The first two floors make a half-hearted gesture toward classicism. On the ground level a batter (slightly sloping wall), faced in granite, references medieval and Renaissance fortresses and palaces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Murs et cloisons
DEF

Mur dont la face extérieure, en tout ou partie, est inclinée vers l'intérieur.

OBS

Rampant : adjectif et substantif. Désigne une surface inclinée : toiture, escalier, voûte, arc, etc.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Paredes y mamparas
Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: