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FORK [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Codes (Software)
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fork
1, record 1, English, fork
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A point at which an existing blockchain splits into two or more different blockchains. 2, record 1, English, - fork
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Forks can be both hard (i.e., not backwards compatible) and soft (i.e., backwards compatible), and can occur due to a change in consensus or a change in blockchain protocol (i.e., underlying code). 2, record 1, English, - fork
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Codes (Logiciels)
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- embranchement
1, record 1, French, embranchement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fourche 2, record 1, French, fourche
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bifurcation dans la chronologie de l'existence de la chaîne [de blocs]. 3, record 1, French, - embranchement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la chaîne de Bitcoin Cash se séparera en deux : celle du client principal, Bitcoin ABC, et celle de Bitcoin SV, qui s'oppose aux changements apportés par ABC. L'embranchement aura lieu à 16 h 40 [...] 4, record 1, French, - embranchement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-05-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Road Networks
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bifurcation
1, record 2, English, bifurcation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- fork 2, record 2, English, fork
correct, noun
- double branch 3, record 2, English, double%20branch
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The separation of a single unidirectional flow in two or more separate flows. 1, record 2, English, - bifurcation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bifurcation: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association. 4, record 2, English, - bifurcation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Réseaux routiers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bifurcation
1, record 2, French, bifurcation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point où une voie de communication se divise en deux directions divergentes, mais non opposées. 2, record 2, French, - bifurcation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bifurcation : terme et définition recommandés par l'Office de la langue française du Québec (OLF). 3, record 2, French, - bifurcation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bifurcation : terme proposé par l'Association mondiale de la route. 4, record 2, French, - bifurcation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Redes viales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- bifurcación
1, record 2, Spanish, bifurcaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Construction Site Equipment
- Electric Power Distribution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fork
1, record 3, English, fork
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of a tower. 2, record 3, English, - fork
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fork: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick) in 1990. 2, record 3, English, - fork
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de chantier
- Distribution électrique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fourche
1, record 3, French, fourche
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'un pylône. 2, record 3, French, - fourche
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fourche : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques du Nouveau-Brunswick en 1990. 2, record 3, French, - fourche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-10-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fork
1, record 4, English, fork
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Forks and intersections on the course must be clearly marked by visible signage... 2, record 4, English, - fork
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bifurcation
1, record 4, French, bifurcation
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les bifurcations et les points d'intersection sont à indiquer par un marquage visible. 2, record 4, French, - bifurcation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-05-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- crane fork 1, record 5, English, crane%20fork
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- lifting fork 1, record 5, English, lifting%20fork
- fork 1, record 5, English, fork
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device used for lifting unit loads. 1, record 5, English, - crane%20fork
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The use of lifting tongs and crane forks cuts down the time of operation. 1, record 5, English, - crane%20fork
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Stone fork. 2, record 5, English, - crane%20fork
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Levage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- griffe
1, record 5, French, griffe
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom donné à divers outils destinés à saisir des objets variés. 1, record 5, French, - griffe
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les pinces et les griffes facilitent la prise de la marchandise et réduisent ainsi les pertes de temps. On les emploie pour des marchandises les plus diverses comme caisses, sacs, ballots, rails, tôles et pierres. 2, record 5, French, - griffe
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-01-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
- Culture of Fruit Trees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- crotch
1, record 6, English, crotch
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- crutch 2, record 6, English, crutch
correct
- fork 3, record 6, English, fork
correct, see observation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of a tree where the main stem or the larger branches fork. 2, record 6, English, - crotch
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fork: term reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, CSA International, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3. However, CSA International shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. This CSA International material may not have been updated to reflect amendments subsequently made to the original content. For further information, contact CSA International. 4, record 6, English, - crotch
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
- Arboriculture fruitière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fourche
1, record 6, French, fourche
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- fourchon 2, record 6, French, fourchon
correct, masculine noun
- bifurcation 3, record 6, French, bifurcation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Endroit où les grosses branches se séparent du tronc. 4, record 6, French, - fourche
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explotación forestal
- Fruticultura
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- horqueta
1, record 6, Spanish, horqueta
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte del árbol donde se juntan formando ángulo agudo una rama y el tronco. 1, record 6, Spanish, - horqueta
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-09-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
- Cycling
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- fork
1, record 7, English, fork
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- front fork 2, record 7, English, front%20fork
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the frame that fits inside the head tube and holds the front wheel. 3, record 7, English, - fork
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Into the head tube goes the fork, which holds the front wheel and allows it to turn left and right. 4, record 7, English, - fork
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The fork, the stem, and the handlebars form the steering column of the bike. 5, record 7, English, - fork
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Motos et motoneiges
- Cyclisme
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fourche
1, record 7, French, fourche
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- fourche avant 2, record 7, French, fourche%20avant
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du cadre qui soutient la roue avant et le guidon. 3, record 7, French, - fourche
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L'Anglais Lawson] introduisit le cadre, qui relie les deux roues et qui supporte la selle, le pédalier, le guidon, ainsi que la fourche avant. 4, record 7, French, - fourche
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Motocicletas y motos de nieve
- Ciclismo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- horquilla
1, record 7, Spanish, horquilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-07-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Speleology
- Mineshaft Sinking
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fork
1, record 8, English, fork
verb
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Spéléologie
- Fonçage des puits de mines
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- se bifurquer
1, record 8, French, se%20bifurquer
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La galerie de gauche partant de la bifurcation (A) est plus étroite et plus basse; elle ne tarde pas elle-même à se bifurquer, au point E. 2, record 8, French, - se%20bifurquer
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] nous aurons regagné le point où les deux galeries se bifurquent. 3, record 8, French, - se%20bifurquer
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-06-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- fork
1, record 9, English, fork
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Branch of a stream. 1, record 9, English, - fork
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cathedral Fork, B.C. 1, record 9, English, - fork
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fork: often small headwater tributary. Generic used in N.B., B.C. and Y.T. 1, record 9, English, - fork
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fork: term and definition officially approved by the Geographical Names Board of Canada (GNBC) (formerly named the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names -- CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (TB-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 9, English, - fork
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fourche
1, record 9, French, fourche
correct, see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit cours d'eau tributaire d'un plus gros. 1, record 9, French, - fourche
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fourche des Sarcelles, Québec. 1, record 9, French, - fourche
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fourche : générique attesté au Québec et au N.B. 1, record 9, French, - fourche
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fourche : terme et définition uniformisés par la Commission de toponymie du Canada (CTC) (anciennement appelée le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques -- CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire (BT-176) faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 9, French, - fourche
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-04-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- prongs retractor 1, record 10, English, prongs%20retractor
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- rake retractor 2, record 10, English, rake%20retractor
- fork 3, record 10, English, fork
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- écarteur à griffes
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9carteur%20%C3%A0%20griffes
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- écarteur griffes 2, record 10, French, %C3%A9carteur%20griffes
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-03-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Brewing and Malting
- General Vocabulary
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- fork
1, record 11, English, fork
verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- rake 1, record 11, English, rake
verb
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Brasserie et malterie
- Vocabulaire général
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- fourcher
1, record 11, French, fourcher
verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-10-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- fork
1, record 12, English, fork
correct, noun, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The duplication and activation of a process by that process, and its execution context. 1, record 12, English, - fork
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC. 2, record 12, English, - fork
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- autoclonage
1, record 12, French, autoclonage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Duplication et activation d'un processus par ce processus, et de son contexte d'exécution. 1, record 12, French, - autoclonage
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI. 2, record 12, French, - autoclonage
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1994-01-21
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
- Mobile Hoisting Apparatus
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- fork
1, record 13, English, fork
correct, noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Forks are the actual loading engagement device most commonly used on forklift trucks. Forks are generally 4-6 in. (100-150 mm) wide, 42-48 in. (1070-1200 mm) long, and are typically 1 ½ in. (40 mm) thick at the heel. Forks are available in a number of variations with chiseled ends, full bottom taper, and spark-resistant materials. 1, record 13, English, - fork
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Chariots de manutention
- Appareils de levage mobiles
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- fourche
1, record 13, French, fourche
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Équipement de la plupart des chariots élévateurs pour la prise ou la dépose de charges palettisées. 1, record 13, French, - fourche
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1991-04-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing (General)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- crotch
1, record 14, English, crotch
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- fork 2, record 14, English, fork
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of a garment formed by joining of two legs. 3, record 14, English, - crotch
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- fourche
1, record 14, French, fourche
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point de rencontre de l'entrejambe d'un pantalon de la couture médiane avec les deux coutures internes de chaque jambe. 2, record 14, French, - fourche
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1986-07-16
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- fork
1, record 15, English, fork
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A smoothly finished adaptation of the regular hay fork used for handling meats. 1, record 15, English, - fork
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- fourchette
1, record 15, French, fourchette
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crochet de fer emmanché de bois qui sert à accrocher les viandes à l'étal. 1, record 15, French, - fourchette
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1986-05-13
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- FORK instruction 1, record 16, English, FORK%20instruction
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- instruction FORK
1, record 16, French, instruction%20FORK
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instruction qui définit un point de divergence dans l'exécution du programme. Lorsque l'exécution d'une tâche aboutit à une telle instruction, deux nouvelles tâches commencent à être exécutées en parallèle sur des processeurs distincts. 1, record 16, French, - instruction%20FORK
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Gears and Friction Wheels
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the gear are shifted on the main shaft by collars and forks attached to two shafts positioned side by side. 1, record 17, English, - fork
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Engrenages et roues de friction
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- fourchette 1, record 17, French, fourchette
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
le déplacement du train baladeur s'obtient au moyen d'une fourchette actionnée par le levier de changement de vitesse. 1, record 17, French, - fourchette
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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