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BARAQUEMENT [15 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-10-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- construction camp cook
1, record 1, English, construction%20camp%20cook
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cuisinier de baraquement de chantier
1, record 1, French, cuisinier%20de%20baraquement%20de%20chantier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cuisinière de baraquement de chantier 1, record 1, French, cuisini%C3%A8re%20de%20baraquement%20de%20chantier
correct, feminine noun
- cuisinier de campement 1, record 1, French, cuisinier%20de%20campement
correct, masculine noun
- cuisinière de campement 1, record 1, French, cuisini%C3%A8re%20de%20campement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-08-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- quarter guard
1, record 2, English, quarter%20guard
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- quarters guard 2, record 2, English, quarters%20guard
former designation, correct
- barrack guard 2, record 2, English, barrack%20guard
former designation, correct
- camp guard 2, record 2, English, camp%20guard
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small ceremonial guard posted at the entrance of a military installation for the arrival of a V.I.P. 3, record 2, English, - quarter%20guard
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The strength of a guard is dependent on its task. For ceremonial purposes, it may be either: ... a quarter guard (originally a quarters, barrack or camp guard, including a household guard for dignitaries such as the governor general as head of state), which is mounted for a barrack, camp or building, but may also be used to pay compliments to a visiting dignitary ... 2, record 2, English, - quarter%20guard
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- garde de caserne
1, record 2, French, garde%20de%20caserne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- garde de baraquement 2, record 2, French, garde%20de%20baraquement
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- garde de campement 2, record 2, French, garde%20de%20campement
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'effectif d'une garde dépend de sa tâche. Aux fins des cérémonies, il peut s'agir : [...] d'une garde de caserne (initialement une garde de caserne, de baraquement ou de campement, y compris une garde privée pour les dignitaires comme le gouverneur général en tant que chef d'État), qui est constituée pour un baraquement, un campement ou un bâtiment, mais qui peut également être chargée de rendre les honneurs à un dignitaire de passage [...] 2, record 2, French, - garde%20de%20caserne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
garde de caserne : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 2, French, - garde%20de%20caserne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-07-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Restaurant Industry (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- construction camp cook
1, record 3, English, construction%20camp%20cook
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Restauration (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cuisinier de baraquement de chantier
1, record 3, French, cuisinier%20de%20baraquement%20de%20chantier
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cuisinière de baraquement de chantier 1, record 3, French, cuisini%C3%A8re%20de%20baraquement%20de%20chantier
correct, feminine noun
- cuisinier de campement 1, record 3, French, cuisinier%20de%20campement
correct, masculine noun
- cuisinière de campement 1, record 3, French, cuisini%C3%A8re%20de%20campement
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-09-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Construction Site Organization
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- construction camp
1, record 4, English, construction%20camp
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The living and service facilities provided for the personnel of a remote construction site. 1, record 4, English, - construction%20camp
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organisation des chantiers
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- baraquement de chantier
1, record 4, French, baraquement%20de%20chantier
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- baraquement 1, record 4, French, baraquement
correct, masculine noun
- campement 1, record 4, French, campement
correct, masculine noun
- cantonnement 1, record 4, French, cantonnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble d'installations aménagées sur un chantier éloigné et mises à la disposition du personnel en vue de lui assurer le logement et divers autres services. 1, record 4, French, - baraquement%20de%20chantier
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización de las obras
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- campamento de obra
1, record 4, Spanish, campamento%20de%20obra
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Campamento de obra. Está formado por las construcciones provisionales que servirán para oficinas y alojamiento del personal del contratista y del supervisor de la obra (ingenieros, técnicos y obreros), almacenes, comedores, laboratorios de tierras, de concreto y de asfalto, y talleres de reparación y mantenimiento de equipo. 1, record 4, Spanish, - campamento%20de%20obra
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-11-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Execution of Work (Construction)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- contractor's storage and office 1, record 5, English, contractor%27s%20storage%20and%20office
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Exécution des travaux de construction
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- baraquement technique de chantier
1, record 5, French, baraquement%20technique%20de%20chantier
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
baraquements de chantier : les baraquements techniques et les baraquements logement. Baraquements techniques. Ils comprennent: les bureaux de chantier [...] les magasins [...] les ateliers [...] garages [...] réserves. 1, record 5, French, - baraquement%20technique%20de%20chantier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-01-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Law
- Military Administration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- confined to barracks
1, record 6, English, confined%20to%20barracks
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CB 1, record 6, English, CB
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
confined to barracks; CB: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 6, English, - confined%20to%20barracks
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Droit militaire
- Administration militaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- consigné aux quartiers
1, record 6, French, consign%C3%A9%20aux%20quartiers
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CAQ 1, record 6, French, CAQ
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- consigné au quartier 2, record 6, French, consign%C3%A9%20au%20quartier
correct
- consigné au casernement 3, record 6, French, consign%C3%A9%20au%20casernement
- consigné au baraquement 3, record 6, French, consign%C3%A9%20au%20baraquement
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consigné aux quartiers; CAQ : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 6, French, - consign%C3%A9%20aux%20quartiers
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-02-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mining Operations
- Urban Housing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- camp
1, record 7, English, camp
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- mining camp 2, record 7, English, mining%20camp
correct
- mining town 2, record 7, English, mining%20town
correct
- mining village 3, record 7, English, mining%20village
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colony of miners settled temporarily near a mine or a goldfield. 2, record 7, English, - camp
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The well-known gold camps of Canada. 4, record 7, English, - camp
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- coron
1, record 7, French, coron
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- campement 2, record 7, French, campement
correct, masculine noun
- siège minier 3, record 7, French, si%C3%A8ge%20minier
correct, masculine noun
- baraquement 4, record 7, French, baraquement
correct, masculine noun
- baraquement minier 5, record 7, French, baraquement%20minier
correct, masculine noun
- village minier 6, record 7, French, village%20minier
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe d'habitations ouvrières en pays minier [...] 7, record 7, French, - coron
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prospection volante.- [...] les déplacements du campement sont fréquents, par exemple vingt ou trente fois dans une année; on ne peut donc soigner le campement autant qu'il serait souhaitable et cette prospection volante est donc pénible. 2, record 7, French, - coron
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Souvent une mine ouverte à un moment de hauts cours doit fermer avant même d'avoir pu vendre du minerai. Quelques années après, là où s'élevait une petite cité active, la brousse a envahi des baraquements ruinés. 2, record 7, French, - coron
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
baraquement: Ensemble de baraques destinées à servir de logement provisoire à des travailleurs, à des militaires, etc. 8, record 7, French, - coron
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coron : Guère usité au Canada. 9, record 7, French, - coron
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
coron : [...] terme [...] devenu péjoratif, appliqué à des maisons uniformes et rapprochées formant des rues sans joie par opposition aux cités modernes claires et aérées. 10, record 7, French, - coron
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explotación minera
- Viviendas (Urbanismo)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- caserío de mineros
1, record 7, Spanish, caser%C3%ADo%20de%20mineros
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-07-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Accommodation (Military)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hutment
1, record 8, English, hutment
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A temporary building, usually small, for housing troops or storing arms. 2, record 8, English, - hutment
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Logement (Militaire)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- baraquement
1, record 8, French, baraquement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Construction légère, souvent démontable, servant à loger des troupes ou du matériel militaire [...] 1, record 8, French, - baraquement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alojamiento (Militar)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- barraca
1, record 8, Spanish, barraca
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-03-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Accommodation (Military)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- general purpose hut
1, record 9, English, general%20purpose%20hut
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Logement (Militaire)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- baraquement toutes fins
1, record 9, French, baraquement%20toutes%20fins
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-12-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Accommodation (Military)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- H-hut
1, record 10, English, H%2Dhut
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A wooden-framed camp building that features] two long, open barracks connected in the centre by a common ablution and washroom area, forming an "H". 1, record 10, English, - H%2Dhut
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Logement (Militaire)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- baraquement en forme de H
1, record 10, French, baraquement%20en%20forme%20de%20H
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bâtiment d'un étage à cadre en bois. 1, record 10, French, - baraquement%20en%20forme%20de%20H
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-03-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Military Law
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- confine to barracks
1, record 11, English, confine%20to%20barracks
correct, verb phrase
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Droit militaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- consigner au quartier 1, record 11, French, consigner%20au%20quartier
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- consigner à la caserne 1, record 11, French, consigner%20%C3%A0%20la%20caserne
- consigner à casernement 2, record 11, French, consigner%20%C3%A0%20casernement
proposal
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
assignation : Dans certaines expressions, syn. d'injonction. Ex. assignation à résidence. 3, record 11, French, - consigner%20au%20quartier
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«house arrest» = assignation à domicile 4, record 11, French, - consigner%20au%20quartier
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Assigner qqn à résidence. v. assignation, 2 5, record 11, French, - consigner%20au%20quartier
Record 11, Key term(s)
- consigner au baraquement
- consigner aux quartiers
- consigner aux baraques
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-04-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Construction Site Organization
- Stationary Equipment (Railroads)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- work camp
1, record 12, English, work%20camp
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a camp for workers.... 2, record 12, English, - work%20camp
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Support] services may include temporary housing (work camps) with associated heating, waste disposal facilities, water and power supplies. 3, record 12, English, - work%20camp
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organisation des chantiers
- Matériel fixe (Chemins de fer)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- campement
1, record 12, French, campement
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- baraquement 2, record 12, French, baraquement
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble d'installations temporaires ou permanentes ainsi que leurs dépendances servant à héberger le personnel durant les travaux. 1, record 12, French, - campement
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Ensemble de baraques destinées à loger [...] des travailleurs. 3, record 12, French, - campement
Record 12, Key term(s)
- campement ouvrier
- campement de travailleurs
- baraquement ouvrier
- baraquement de travailleurs
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1986-04-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Urban Studies
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- temporary construction camp 1, record 13, English, temporary%20construction%20camp
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Urbanisme
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- baraquement provisoire
1, record 13, French, baraquement%20provisoire
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 1985-01-03
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- bunkhouse 1, record 14, English, bunkhouse
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- baraquement de service et d’hébergement 1, record 14, French, baraquement%20de%20service%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bh%C3%A9bergement
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Types of Constructed Works
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- temporary building 1, record 15, English, temporary%20building
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Types de constructions
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- baraquement provisoire
1, record 15, French, baraquement%20provisoire
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il faut également installer des baraquements provisoires de chantier permettant d'abriter le personnel, le matériel et l'outillage. (113-C 120-1) 1, record 15, French, - baraquement%20provisoire
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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