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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2007-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

To swing the tail of an aeroplane from side to side, especially to reduce speed in landing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
OBS

faire une queue de poisson : l'expression semble utilisée principalement pour la conduite automobile (dépasser une voiture et se rabattre devant trop près).

Spanish

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Record 2 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metal Rolling
OBS

an overlapping at the back end of rolled sheet or bar.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Laminage (Métallurgie)

Spanish

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