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Record 1 2017-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
  • Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Farm Implements and Gardening Tools
DEF

A gearbox or other device serving to relay the power of a prime mover to auxiliary equipment.

DEF

An accessory unit on a truck, tractor, etc. permitting the engine power to be used to operate other equipment, as a saw.

OBS

power take-off; PTO: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions mécaniques
  • Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Outillage agricole et horticole
DEF

Prise de puissance mécanique permettant d'utiliser une partie d'énergie dispensée par le moteur de traction du véhicule pour alimenter une autre fonction que le déplacement du véhicule.

OBS

prise de force : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de transmisión mecánica
  • Sistemas de transmisión (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
  • Aperos agrícolas e implementos de horticultura
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