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CROSSED POLES [3 records]

Record 1 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fences and Enclosures
DEF

A zigzag fence with each section consisting of usually six to eight rails that interlock with the rails of adjacent sections and are supported by crossed poles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Enceintes et clôtures
DEF

Clôture en perches ou en lattes disposées en zigzag.

OBS

Solution confirmée par J. M. Blondeau, Ingénierie.

OBS

clôture en zigzag : terme uniformisé par CN-AIR CANADA.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Field Engineering (Military)
DEF

A portable obstacle, made of crossed poles laced with barbed wire, in the general shape of an hourglass.

OBS

hedgehog: term and definition officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie (Militaire)
DEF

Obstacle portable, fait de pieux liés par du barbelé, qui a la forme d'un sablier.

OBS

hérisson : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

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Record 3 2000-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
  • Horse Husbandry
OBS

Competitive horseback riding term.

Key term(s)
  • crossed pole

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
  • Élevage des chevaux
OBS

Terme d'équitation.

Key term(s)
  • barre croisée

Spanish

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