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ARBALETE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Facilities and Venues
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- T-bar
1, record 1, English, T%2Dbar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- T-bar lift 2, record 1, English, T%2Dbar%20lift
correct, noun
- T-bar ski-lift 3, record 1, English, T%2Dbar%20ski%2Dlift
correct
- T-bar tow 4, record 1, English, T%2Dbar%20tow
correct, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ski lift having an upside-down T-shaped bar against which two skiers may lean while being pulled uphill. 5, record 1, English, - T%2Dbar
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Modern day T-bar ski lifts are constructed using a polyurethane "tee" section mould ... 3, record 1, English, - T%2Dbar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Installations et sites (Sports)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- téléski double
1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9ski%20double
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- téléski biplace 2, record 1, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9ski%20biplace
correct, masculine noun
- arbalète 3, record 1, French, arbal%C3%A8te
correct, feminine noun
- remonte-pente en T 4, record 1, French, remonte%2Dpente%20en%20T
correct, masculine noun
- téléski à archets 5, record 1, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9ski%20%C3%A0%20archets
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- t-bar 6, record 1, French, t%2Dbar
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de remontée par câble où le skieur se laisse tracter par une perche rigide dont l'extrémité est en forme de T inversé, chaque côté de la barre pouvant accueillir un skieur. 7, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9ski%20double
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au Québec, deux grandes catégories de remontées mécaniques emmènent les skieurs et planchistes du pied au sommet d'une station : les remontées terrestres (les «tapis magiques» des secteurs débutants ainsi que les arbalètes, aussi connues sous le nom de «t-bar»), et les remontées aériennes (télésièges et télécabines). 8, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9ski%20double
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones y sedes deportivas
- Esquí y snowboard
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- telesquí biplaza
1, record 1, Spanish, telesqu%C3%AD%20biplaza
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Telesquí constituido por un ancla unida al cable portador tractor, que sirve para transportar hacia arriba dos personas a la vez. 2, record 1, Spanish, - telesqu%C3%AD%20biplaza
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-10-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- T-bar attendant
1, record 2, English, T%2Dbar%20attendant
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- préposé d’arbalète
1, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Barbal%C3%A8te
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- T-bar 1, record 2, French, T%2Dbar
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- préposée d’arbalète 1, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e%20d%26rsquo%3Barbal%C3%A8te
correct, feminine noun
- T-bar 1, record 2, French, T%2Dbar
correct, feminine noun
- T-bar 1, record 2, French, T%2Dbar
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2022-10-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- T-bar operator
1, record 3, English, T%2Dbar%20operator
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- opérateur d’arbalète
1, record 3, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20d%26rsquo%3Barbal%C3%A8te
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- T-bar 1, record 3, French, T%2Dbar
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- opératrice d’arbalète 1, record 3, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20d%26rsquo%3Barbal%C3%A8te
correct, feminine noun
- T-bar 1, record 3, French, T%2Dbar
correct, feminine noun
- T-bar 1, record 3, French, T%2Dbar
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- crossbow bolt
1, record 4, English, crossbow%20bolt
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crossbow bolt: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 4, English, - crossbow%20bolt
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- carreau d’arbalète
1, record 4, French, carreau%20d%26rsquo%3Barbal%C3%A8te
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carreau d'arbalète : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 4, French, - carreau%20d%26rsquo%3Barbal%C3%A8te
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- crossbow
1, record 5, English, crossbow
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crossbow: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 5, English, - crossbow
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- arbalète
1, record 5, French, arbal%C3%A8te
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arbalète : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 5, French, - arbal%C3%A8te
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2019-11-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
- Underwater Diving (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- speargun
1, record 6, English, speargun
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The speargun is used to shoot fish, squid, octopi and other cephalopods. 2, record 6, English, - speargun
Record 6, Key term(s)
- spear gun
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Chasse et pêche sportive
- Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fusil harpon
1, record 6, French, fusil%20harpon
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- arbalète de chasse sous-marine 1, record 6, French, arbal%C3%A8te%20de%20chasse%20sous%2Dmarine
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fusil harpon ou l'arbalète de chasse sous-marine est l'élément indispensable de la pêche sous-marine. 1, record 6, French, - fusil%20harpon
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Finish Carpentry (Wood Industries)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cross-bow commode 1, record 7, English, cross%2Dbow%20commode
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- arbalète-fronted commode 1, record 7, English, arbal%C3%A8te%2Dfronted%20commode
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Next to appear were commodes with rounded corners, serpentine-fronted (...) A few took on sinuous lines, with a dip in the curve of the façade: the so-called "arbalète-fronted" or cross-bow commode. 1, record 7, English, - cross%2Dbow%20commode
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Menuiserie (Industr. du bois)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- commode arbalète
1, record 7, French, commode%20arbal%C3%A8te
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La commode canadienne dont le modèle fut très populaire à la fin du XVIIIe siècle et au début du XIXe siècle, plus particulièrement dans la région de Montréal, est la commode galbée dite arbalète. 1, record 7, French, - commode%20arbal%C3%A8te
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-08-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cross-staff
1, record 8, English, cross%2Dstaff
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Jacob's staff 2, record 8, English, Jacob%27s%20staff
correct, obsolete
- cross staff 3, record 8, English, cross%20staff
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument once used at sea for taking the altitudes of celestial bodies, especially of the sun. 4, record 8, English, - cross%2Dstaff
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Along with revolutions in the design, size, and rigging of ships came improvements in navigational equipment, notably the cross-staff, a 16th-century device that virtually replaced the astrolabe as a means of finding the altitude of a star or the sun and therefore the latitude of the ship. 5, record 8, English, - cross%2Dstaff
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plural: cross-staffs, cross-staves. 6, record 8, English, - cross%2Dstaff
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- arbalète
1, record 8, French, arbal%C3%A8te
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- bâton de Jacob 2, record 8, French, b%C3%A2ton%20de%20Jacob
correct, masculine noun
- arbalète de Jacob 3, record 8, French, arbal%C3%A8te%20de%20Jacob
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument ancien servant à mesurer la hauteur des astres ou du soleil sur l'horizon. 3, record 8, French, - arbal%C3%A8te
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
D'origine arabe, l'arbalète de Jacob fut, avec l'anneau astronomique, un des premiers instruments inventés pour déterminer la latitude et faire le point en mer. Elle était utilisée à la fin de XVème siècle et pendant les grandes découvertes et ne fut abandonnée qu'au XVIIIème siècle. Perfectionnée par l'adjonction de viseurs et d'arcs gradués, elle a conduit au quartier de Davis d'où dérivent l'octant et le sextant. 3, record 8, French, - arbal%C3%A8te
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- astrolabio
1, record 8, Spanish, astrolabio
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-01-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- cross bow
1, record 9, English, cross%20bow
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- crossbow 2, record 9, English, crossbow
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- arbalète
1, record 9, French, arbal%C3%A8te
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Caza y pesca deportiva
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- ballesta
1, record 9, Spanish, ballesta
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arma de caza basada en la tensión por acción mecánica sobre un cable y en el lanzamiento de un dardo (virote). 1, record 9, Spanish, - ballesta
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-08-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- crossbow
1, record 10, English, crossbow
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A medieval weapon consisting of a bow fixed across a wooden stock with a groove along the middle to direct an arrow or a stone. 2, record 10, English, - crossbow
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Armes anciennes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- arbalète
1, record 10, French, arbal%C3%A8te
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arme de trait, arc d'acier monté sur un fût et dont la corde se bandait avec un mécanisme. 2, record 10, French, - arbal%C3%A8te
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-06-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- queen truss
1, record 11, English, queen%20truss
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- queen post truss 2, record 11, English, queen%20post%20truss
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Truss with two queen posts as distinguished from the simple truss which has but one. 3, record 11, English, - queen%20truss
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- arbalète à deux poinçons
1, record 11, French, arbal%C3%A8te%20%C3%A0%20deux%20poin%C3%A7ons
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- ferme à deux poinçons 2, record 11, French, ferme%20%C3%A0%20deux%20poin%C3%A7ons
feminine noun
- ferme à aiguilles pendantes 3, record 11, French, ferme%20%C3%A0%20aiguilles%20pendantes
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-07-27
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Social Legislation
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- pistol crossbow
1, record 12, English, pistol%20crossbow
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Législation sociale
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- arbalète à crosse
1, record 12, French, arbal%C3%A8te%20%C3%A0%20crosse
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Lexique Justice. 2, record 12, French, - arbal%C3%A8te%20%C3%A0%20crosse
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-04-05
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Underwater Diving (Sports)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- speargun 1, record 13, English, speargun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An underwater hunting tool. 2, record 13, English, - speargun
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- fusil sous-marin
1, record 13, French, fusil%20sous%2Dmarin
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- fusil lance-harpon 2, record 13, French, fusil%20lance%2Dharpon
masculine noun
- arbalète 2, record 13, French, arbal%C3%A8te
feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arme de jet utilisée par le plongeur pour la chasse sous-marine. 2, record 13, French, - fusil%20sous%2Dmarin
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Arme du chasseur sous-marin, qui décoche une flèche attachée par un fil. 3, record 13, French, - fusil%20sous%2Dmarin
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les armes conçues pour la chasse sous-marine peuvent être longues, moyennes ou courtes. Elles fonctionnent grâce à un mécanisme à élastique, à cartouches de CO2 ou encore à air comprimé. 4, record 13, French, - fusil%20sous%2Dmarin
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Buceo (Deportes)
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- fusil lanza-arpon
1, record 13, Spanish, fusil%20lanza%2Darpon
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1982-09-17
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Aluminum
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- file carrier 1, record 14, English, file%20carrier
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Aluminium
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- porte-limes 1, record 14, French, porte%2Dlimes
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- arbalète 1, record 14, French, arbal%C3%A8te
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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