TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
CLOU TETE DOUBLE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-04-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metal Fasteners
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- double-headed nail
1, record 1, English, double%2Dheaded%20nail
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- duplex-headed nail 2, record 1, English, duplex%2Dheaded%20nail
correct
- form nail 3, record 1, English, form%20nail
- scaffold nail 3, record 1, English, scaffold%20nail
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Common nail with a flat ring formed about the shaft some 6 mm (0.25 in.) below the head. Used for temporary work as the raised head permits easy removing. 4, record 1, English, - double%2Dheaded%20nail
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Duplex or Double-headed nails are used for nailing temporary structures, such as scaffolds, which are eventually to be dismantled. When using the double-headed nail it is driven to the lower head so that it can be easily drawn at a later time. 5, record 1, English, - double%2Dheaded%20nail
Record 1, Key term(s)
- dual-head nail
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Clouterie et visserie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- clou à deux têtes
1, record 1, French, clou%20%C3%A0%20deux%20t%C3%AAtes
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- clou à double tête 2, record 1, French, clou%20%C3%A0%20double%20t%C3%AAte
correct, masculine noun
- clou à deux têtes superposées 3, record 1, French, clou%20%C3%A0%20deux%20t%C3%AAtes%20superpos%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Clous à deux têtes. Pour assemblages provisoires, la seconde tête facilitant la dépose. 1, record 1, French, - clou%20%C3%A0%20deux%20t%C3%AAtes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-09-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Metal Fasteners
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- double head nail
1, record 2, English, double%20head%20nail
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Clouterie et visserie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- clou à tête double
1, record 2, French, clou%20%C3%A0%20t%C3%AAte%20double
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
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: