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switch plate [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- switch plate
1, record 1, English, switch%20plate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
switch plate: an item in the "Building Components" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - switch%20plate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plaque d'interrupteur
1, record 1, French, plaque%20d%27interrupteur
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plaque d'interrupteur : objet de la classe «Composants du bâtiment» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 1, French, - plaque%20d%27interrupteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-04-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Switchgear (Rail Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- switch plate
1, record 2, English, switch%20plate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- slide plate 2, record 2, English, slide%20plate
correct
- riser plate 3, record 2, English, riser%20plate
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A special tie plate for use on switch ties, each plate being long enough to support the stock rail, the stock rail brace and the switch rail. 4, record 2, English, - switch%20plate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Switch plates maintain the required elevation of the switch rails and present a smooth surface upon which they may move right or left, being, therefore, known as slide plates. 5, record 2, English, - switch%20plate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
riser plate: term officially approved by CP Rail. 6, record 2, English, - switch%20plate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coussinet de glissement
1, record 2, French, coussinet%20de%20glissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- selle de glissement 2, record 2, French, selle%20de%20glissement
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de selle sur laquelle repose, dans un aiguillage, le contre-rail et sa contre-fiche de même que l'aiguille [...] 3, record 2, French, - coussinet%20de%20glissement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les rails contre-aiguille ne peuvent être tirefonnés directement sur les traverses [...] Ils doivent être supportés par des coussinets tirefonnés sur les traverses; ces coussinets en acier ou en fonte malléable se prolongent sous l'aiguille par une table horizontale parfaitement dressée pour faciliter le déplacement transversal de celle-ci. On les désigne sous le nom de «coussinets de glissement». 4, record 2, French, - coussinet%20de%20glissement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
selle de glissement : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 5, record 2, French, - coussinet%20de%20glissement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-04-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Switchgear (Rail Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- switch plate
1, record 3, English, switch%20plate
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a switch, a load-distributing plate placed between the tie and the base of two rails behind the heel. 2, record 3, English, - switch%20plate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
switch plate: This term may also refer to a type of tie plate. 3, record 3, English, - switch%20plate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- platine
1, record 3, French, platine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un aiguillage, pièce de répartition interposée entre la traverse et les patins de deux rails à l'arrière du talon. 2, record 3, French, - platine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1988-08-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Interior Decorations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- switchplate 1, record 4, English, switchplate
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- switch plate 2, record 4, English, switch%20plate
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
switch plates in Bakelite or galvanized steel in a choice of sizes. 2, record 4, English, - switchplate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Décoration intérieure
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- plaque d'interrupteur
1, record 4, French, plaque%20d%27interrupteur
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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