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TUYAU [18 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
- pipe
1, record 1, English, pipe
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pipe: an item in the "Building Components" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - pipe
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tuyau
1, record 1, French, tuyau
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tuyau : objet de la classe «Composants du bâtiment» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 1, French, - tuyau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hose
1, record 2, English, hose
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hose: an item in the "Multiple Use Tools and Equipment for Materials" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 2, English, - hose
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tuyau
1, record 2, French, tuyau
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tuyau : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement polyvalents pour le traitement des matières» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 2, French, - tuyau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-06-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
- Long-Distance Pipelines
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pipe
1, record 3, English, pipe
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tube through which fluid can flow. 2, record 3, English, - pipe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pipe: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - pipe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pipe: term officially approved by CP Rail. 4, record 3, English, - pipe
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Canalisations à grande distance
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tuyau
1, record 3, French, tuyau
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- conduite 2, record 3, French, conduite
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tube dans lequel peut circuler un fluide. 3, record 3, French, - tuyau
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tuyau : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 3, French, - tuyau
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
conduite : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 5, record 3, French, - tuyau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-03-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Information Sources (Journalism)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tip
1, record 4, English, tip
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of information given secretly or confidentially in an attempt to be helpful. 1, record 4, English, - tip
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sources d'information (Journalisme)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tuyau
1, record 4, French, tuyau
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Renseignement confidentiel, plus ou moins vérifié, pouvant servir à la recherche d'une information. 1, record 4, French, - tuyau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fuentes de información (Periodismo)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- dato
1, record 4, Spanish, dato
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que "dato" es una alternativa válida al anglicismo "tip". 1, record 4, Spanish, - dato
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-03-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tip
1, record 5, English, tip
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- pointer 2, record 5, English, pointer
correct
- advice 2, record 5, English, advice
correct, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of advice or expert or authoritative information. 3, record 5, English, - tip
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- conseil
1, record 5, French, conseil
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- conseil pratique 2, record 5, French, conseil%20pratique
correct, masculine noun
- indication 2, record 5, French, indication
correct, feminine noun
- tuyau 2, record 5, French, tuyau
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Avis donné ou demandé sur ce qu'il convient de faire. 3, record 5, French, - conseil
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- consejo
1, record 5, Spanish, consejo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- recomendación 2, record 5, Spanish, recomendaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parecer o dictamen que se da o toma para hacer o no hacer una cosa. 3, record 5, Spanish, - consejo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recomienda utilizar términos como "consejo" o "recomendación" en vez del anglicismo "tip". 2, record 5, Spanish, - consejo
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-03-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Games of Chance
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tip
1, record 6, English, tip
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- inside information 2, record 6, English, inside%20information
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of advance or confidential information given by one thought to have access to special or inside sources. 3, record 6, English, - tip
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Legitimate tip. 2, record 6, English, - tip
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Jeux de hasard
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tuyau
1, record 6, French, tuyau
correct, masculine noun, familiar
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indication confidentielle pour le succès d'un pari, d'une opération financière, d'une affaire. 2, record 6, French, - tuyau
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Tuyau honnête, tuyau valable. 3, record 6, French, - tuyau
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos de azar
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- dato
1, record 6, Spanish, dato
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que "dato" es una alternativa adecuada al anglicismo "tip". 1, record 6, Spanish, - dato
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-11-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Scientific Research Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tubulature
1, record 7, English, tubulature
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 7, English, - tubulature
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tuyau
1, record 7, French, tuyau
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- tubulure 1, record 7, French, tubulure
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 7, French, - tuyau
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-02-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Plastic Materials
- Manufactured Products (Rubber)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hose
1, record 8, English, hose
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flexible tube consisting of a lining, reinforcement and, usually, a cover. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 2, record 8, English, - hose
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hose: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 8, English, - hose
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matières plastiques
- Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tuyau
1, record 8, French, tuyau
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conduit flexible comprenant un tube intérieur, un renforcement et, généralement un revêtement. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 2, record 8, French, - tuyau
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tuyau : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 8, French, - tuyau
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tuberías y accesorios
- Materiales plásticos
- Productos elaborados (Caucho)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- manguera
1, record 8, Spanish, manguera
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tubo (flexible o semirrígido) provisto en sus extremos de racores que permiten su conexión a la lanza, a la válvula o a otra manguera. 1, record 8, Spanish, - manguera
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-05-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Wind Instruments
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- pipe
1, record 9, English, pipe
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Any of the cylindrical tubes by which notes are produced in an organ. 2, record 9, English, - pipe
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à vent
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tuyau
1, record 9, French, tuyau
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tuyaux dans lesquels une colonne d'air résonne à certaines fréquences. 2, record 9, French, - tuyau
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-12-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Smoker's Articles
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- pipestem
1, record 10, English, pipestem
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- stem 1, record 10, English, stem
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The slender part of a tobacco pipe between the bowl and the bit 1, record 10, English, - pipestem
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Articles de fumeur
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tuyau
1, record 10, French, tuyau
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble du ou des conduits par lesquels passe la fumée, située entre la tête et l'embout. 1, record 10, French, - tuyau
Record 10, Key term(s)
- pied de la pipe
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-04-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- flexible tubing
1, record 11, English, flexible%20tubing
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Give a quick jerk downwards to the tubing. 1, record 11, English, - flexible%20tubing
Record 11, Key term(s)
- tubing
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- tuyau souple
1, record 11, French, tuyau%20souple
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une fois le tuyau souple raccordé au débitmètre, on ouvre la bouteille. On vérifie la pression d'oxygène et on ouvre le débitmètre. [...] On vérifie [...] que l'oxygène sorte bien du tuyau. 1, record 11, French, - tuyau%20souple
Record 11, Key term(s)
- tuyau
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-05-12
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Wind Instruments
Record 12, Main entry term, English
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The cylindrical part of the woodwind instrument. 2, record 12, English, - tube
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A saxophone has a conical metal tube with about twenty-four openings controlled by padded keys. 3, record 12, English, - tube
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
saxophone 4, record 12, English, - tube
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à vent
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- tuyau
1, record 12, French, tuyau
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tube en bois ou en métal qui rend les sons lorsque le vent des souffles y est introduit. 2, record 12, French, - tuyau
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En raison de sa longueur, le tuyau est replié ou entouré sur lui-même, ce qui ne modifie en rien le régime vibratoire de la colonne d'air. 3, record 12, French, - tuyau
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
saxophone 4, record 12, French, - tuyau
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-09-21
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 13, Main entry term, English
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Any hollow or solid cylinder. 1, record 13, English, - barrel
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- tuyau
1, record 13, French, tuyau
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1991-06-17
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Spices and Condiments
Record 14, Main entry term, English
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cinnamon in quills. 1, record 14, English, - quill
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Épices et condiments
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- tuyau
1, record 14, French, tuyau
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cannelle en tuyaux. 1, record 14, French, - tuyau
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1990-10-31
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Wrought Metal Items and Antique Tools
- Women's Clothing
- Period Costumes (Museums and Heritage)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The collection of irons used to press difficult pleats and flutes into clothing. 1, record 15, English, - flute
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Objets ouvrés et outils anciens (Métal)
- Vêtements pour dames
- Costumes anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- tuyau
1, record 15, French, tuyau
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pli ornemental en forme de tube que l'on fait au linge au moyen d'un fer spécial. 2, record 15, French, - tuyau
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tuyauter. Repasser du linge et le plisser en forme de tuyaux avec un fer à tuyauter. 3, record 15, French, - tuyau
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1990-04-30
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- conducting line
1, record 16, English, conducting%20line
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Robinetterie et accessoires
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- tuyau
1, record 16, French, tuyau
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- conduit 1, record 16, French, conduit
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1988-01-07
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- pipe
1, record 17, English, pipe
noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seamless tube conforming to the particular dimensions commercially known as Standard Pipe Sizes. 1, record 17, English, - pipe
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tube sans soudure conforme aux dimensions particulières commercialement connues comme dimensions standards de tuyaux. 1, record 17, French, - tuyau
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Facilities
Record 18, Main entry term, English
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A single pipe, tube or conduit through which cables or wires can be passed. 1, record 18, English, - duct
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 DEF
One of several openings or tubes through a multiple duct conduit. 1, record 18, English, - duct
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Installations (Téléphonie)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- tuyau
1, record 18, French, tuyau
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les conduites multitubulaires sont constituées par un faisceau de plusieurs tuyaux en P.C.V. Les modes d'empilage sont assez variés en raison de la possibilité d'utiliser des tuyaux de diamètres différents. 1, record 18, French, - tuyau
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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