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TRUNK [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-09-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Musculoskeletal System
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- trunk
1, record 1, English, trunk
correct, noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- torso 2, record 1, English, torso
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The body excluding the head, the neck, and the limbs. 3, record 1, English, - trunk
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
torso: The designation "torso" is sometimes used to refer to the whole trunk and sometimes to refer only to the anterior part of the trunk. 4, record 1, English, - trunk
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trunk: designation and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - trunk
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
trunk; truncus: designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, English, - trunk
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tronc
1, record 1, French, tronc
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corps à l'exclusion de la tête, du cou et des membres. 2, record 1, French, - tronc
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tronc : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - tronc
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tronc : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - tronc
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
truncus : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - tronc
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tronco
1, record 1, Spanish, tronco
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-04-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trunk
1, record 2, English, trunk
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- luggage compartment 2, record 2, English, luggage%20compartment
correct, officially approved
- trunk compartment 2, record 2, English, trunk%20compartment
correct, officially approved
- boot 3, record 2, English, boot
correct, noun, Great Britain
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An enclosed space, generally at the back of a car, for carrying luggage and other goods. 4, record 2, English, - trunk
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trunk; luggage compartment; trunk compartment: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 2, English, - trunk
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coffre
1, record 2, French, coffre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- malle 2, record 2, French, malle
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
- valise 3, record 2, French, valise
avoid, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace de rangement pour les bagages généralement situé à l'arrière d'une voiture. 3, record 2, French, - coffre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
valise : Cette désignation est considérée comme une impropriété au sens de «coffre» dans les ouvrages de référence. 4, record 2, French, - coffre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coffre : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 2, French, - coffre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- baúl
1, record 2, Spanish, ba%C3%BAl
correct, masculine noun, Latin America
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cajuela 1, record 2, Spanish, cajuela
correct, masculine noun, Mexico
- maletero 2, record 2, Spanish, maletero
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- trunk
1, record 3, English, trunk
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trunk: an item in the "Personal Gear" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 3, English, - trunk
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- malle
1, record 3, French, malle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
malle : objet de la classe «Articles personnels» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 3, French, - malle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-11-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- trunk
1, record 4, English, trunk
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Single transmission channel between two points, both of which are switching centers or nodes or both. 2, record 4, English, - trunk
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trunk: term and definition officially approved by the Government EDP (Electronic Data Processing) Standards Committee (GESC). 3, record 4, English, - trunk
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- liaison
1, record 4, French, liaison
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Voie de transmission simple entre deux centres de commutation ou deux nœuds, ou les deux. 1, record 4, French, - liaison
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
liaison : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI). 2, record 4, French, - liaison
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- conexión de líneas
1, record 4, Spanish, conexi%C3%B3n%20de%20l%C3%ADneas
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- red de líneas 1, record 4, Spanish, red%20de%20l%C3%ADneas
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Canal de comunicaciones entre dos puntos que implica un enlace primario en una red o sistema de comunicaciones, especialmente entre una unidad central de procesamiento y un dispositivo periférico. 2, record 4, Spanish, - conexi%C3%B3n%20de%20l%C3%ADneas
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-10-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Cooling and Ventilating Systems
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- elephant trunk
1, record 5, English, elephant%20trunk
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An elephant trunk is a flexible duct or hose connected to an exhaust system. It can only capture contaminants that are very close to the inlet of the hose ... 1, record 5, English, - elephant%20trunk
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bras de captation
1, record 5, French, bras%20de%20captation
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- bras d'aspiration 2, record 5, French, bras%20d%27aspiration
correct, masculine noun
- bras de captage 3, record 5, French, bras%20de%20captage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bras de captation est constitué d'un conduit habituellement flexible dont une extrémité est raccordée au système d'évacuation extérieur. Le bras de captation est efficace seulement pour le captage local des contaminants à la source. 1, record 5, French, - bras%20de%20captation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-02-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- trunk
1, record 6, English, trunk
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- truncus 1, record 6, English, truncus
Latin
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A major, undivided and usually short, portion of a nerve or of a blood or lymphatic vessel, or other duct. 1, record 6, English, - trunk
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tronc
1, record 6, French, tronc
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- truncus 2, record 6, French, truncus
Latin
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie principale d'un nerf, d'un vaisseau, d'une artère, ou d'une veine, avant leur ramification. 2, record 6, French, - tronc
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Obstruction d'un tronc bronchique proximal. 1, record 6, French, - tronc
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-01-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Forestry Operations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- bole
1, record 7, English, bole
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- trunk 1, record 7, English, trunk
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... that part of the tree immediately above ground level. 2, record 7, English, - bole
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Exploitation forestière
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fût
1, record 7, French, f%C3%BBt
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du tronc d'un arbre située entre le sol et les premières grosses branches. 2, record 7, French, - f%C3%BBt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue le tronc du fût en ce que le premier constitue la partie marchande de la tige d'un arbre et qu'il se situe depuis les racines jusqu'à la naissance des grosses branches. 3, record 7, French, - f%C3%BBt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fût : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 7, French, - f%C3%BBt
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Silvicultura
- Explotación forestal
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuste
1, record 7, Spanish, fuste
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tronco de un árbol [...] 1, record 7, Spanish, - fuste
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-10-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- funnel column
1, record 8, English, funnel%20column
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- funnel 1, record 8, English, funnel
correct
- trunk 1, record 8, English, trunk
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Column or cloudy cone under the base of a Cumulonimbus. 2, record 8, English, - funnel%20column
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- entonnoir de trombe
1, record 8, French, entonnoir%20de%20trombe
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- colonne tubulaire 2, record 8, French, colonne%20tubulaire
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Colonne ou cône nuageux sous la base d'un Cumulonimbus. 2, record 8, French, - entonnoir%20de%20trombe
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- embudo de la tromba
1, record 8, Spanish, embudo%20de%20la%20tromba
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- columna de la tromba 1, record 8, Spanish, columna%20de%20la%20tromba
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cono o columna nubosas debajo de la base de un Cumulonimbus con tromba. 1, record 8, Spanish, - embudo%20de%20la%20tromba
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-07-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- centre-board case
1, record 9, English, centre%2Dboard%20case
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- trunk 2, record 9, English, trunk
correct
- centerboard trunk 3, record 9, English, centerboard%20trunk
correct
- center-board case 4, record 9, English, center%2Dboard%20case
- centre board case 5, record 9, English, centre%20board%20case
- centre-board box 6, record 9, English, centre%2Dboard%20box
- centre board well 5, record 9, English, centre%20board%20well
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a waterproof trunk [in which the centerboard is enclosed]. 7, record 9, English, - centre%2Dboard%20case
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A centerboard is a] retractable metal, wooden or fiberglass slab that hangs off a pin ("centerboard pin") in a cavity ("centerboard trunk") from the boat's bottom or keel. 3, record 9, English, - centre%2Dboard%20case
Record 9, Key term(s)
- center board case
- center board well
- center-board box
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
- Parties des bateaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- puits de dérive
1, record 9, French, puits%20de%20d%C3%A9rive
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Logement étanche construit à l'intérieur d'un dériveur et doté dans le fond d'une ouverture qui permet à la dérive de coulisser pour descendre dans l'eau sous la coque. 2, record 9, French, - puits%20de%20d%C3%A9rive
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
puits de dérive : terme de voile. 3, record 9, French, - puits%20de%20d%C3%A9rive
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vela y navegación de placer
- Partes de los barcos
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- caja de orza
1, record 9, Spanish, caja%20de%20orza
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- pozo de orza 2, record 9, Spanish, pozo%20de%20orza
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-01-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Facilities
- Computer Graphics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- trunk circuit
1, record 10, English, trunk%20circuit
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- trunk 2, record 10, English, trunk
correct
- transmission circuit 3, record 10, English, transmission%20circuit
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A communication channel between two switching systems. (ENBELL, 80: 698) Naturally, larger numbers of trunks are needed in some long distance calls, and a local call within a central office area does not involve trunks of any appreciable lengths. (ENBELL, 80: 40) 2, record 10, English, - trunk%20circuit
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Installations (Téléphonie)
- Infographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- circuit
1, record 10, French, circuit
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- circuit de transmission 2, record 10, French, circuit%20de%20transmission
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne qui assure l'interconnexion des commutateurs entre eux et est utilisée pour acheminer séquentiellement les informations. (LAROUS: 11743) Le réseau téléphonique commutable est donc constitué de voies de transmission (lignes d'abonnés ou circuits) et de centres de commutation organisés dans un ensemble interconnecté et maillé couvrant le monde entier. (TECHNI, 2875: 1) 3, record 10, French, - circuit
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones telefónicas
- Gráficos de computadora
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- circuito intermedio
1, record 10, Spanish, circuito%20intermedio
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Canal que conecta dos centros de conmutación telefónicos o telegráficos. 2, record 10, Spanish, - circuito%20intermedio
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-08-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Forestry Operations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- bole
1, record 11, English, bole
correct, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- trunk 2, record 11, English, trunk
correct, standardized
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tree stem once it has grown to substantial thickness, capable of yielding saw timber, veneer logs, large poles or pulpwood .... 1, record 11, English, - bole
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seedlings, saplings and thin poles have stems, not boles. 1, record 11, English, - bole
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bole;trunk: terms standardized by CSA 3, record 11, English, - bole
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Exploitation forestière
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- tronc
1, record 11, French, tronc
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la tige que l'on peut affecter à des emplois nobles, par exemple la menuiserie et l'ébénisterie. 2, record 11, French, - tronc
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "tronc" a été normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 11, French, - tronc
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre le tronc avec le fût. Le premier part depuis les racines et va jusqu'à la naissance des grosses branches alors que le second se situe entre le sol et les premières grosses branches. 2, record 11, French, - tronc
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-09-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Exchanges
- Television (Radioelectricity)
- Telephone Wires and Cables
- Computer Graphics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- trunk
1, record 12, English, trunk
correct, North America
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- connection 2, record 12, English, connection
correct, see observation, Great Britain
- trunk junction 3, record 12, English, trunk%20junction
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A channel provided as a common traffic artery between switching entities. 4, record 12, English, - trunk
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Great-Britain "connection" is used in manual telephony and "trunk" is used in automatic telephony. 2, record 12, English, - trunk
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Centraux téléphoniques
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
- Câbles et fils téléphoniques
- Infographie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- artère
1, record 12, French, art%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- ligne principale 2, record 12, French, ligne%20principale
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne téléphonique ou ensemble de telles lignes reliant deux centraux interurbains. 1, record 12, French, - art%C3%A8re
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Centrales telefónicas
- Televisión (Radioelectricidad)
- Cables e hilos telefónicos
- Gráficos de computadora
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- enlace intermedio
1, record 12, Spanish, enlace%20intermedio
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1991-02-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
Record 13, Main entry term, English
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- trompe
1, record 13, French, trompe
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Robot à structure mécanique en chaîne ouverte comportant de nombreux segments reliés par des articulations dont les mouvements évoquent ceux d'une trompe d'éléphant, l'application essentielle de ce type de robot concerne la projection de peinture. 1, record 13, French, - trompe
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 14, Main entry term, English
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- valise
1, record 14, French, valise
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- coffre 1, record 14, French, coffre
masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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