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COUNTERBALANCE [3 records]

Record 1 2003-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Armour
DEF

A component of the mantelet.

OBS

counterbalance : applies to the Cougar.

Key term(s)
  • counter balance
  • counter-balance

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arme blindée
DEF

Poids placé sur le bouclier de la tourelle pour équilibrer la masse oscillante.

OBS

contrepoids : s'applique au Cougar.

OBS

contrepoids : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silk-Screen Printing
CONT

The counterbalance lift raises the screen by means of an adjustable weight.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sérigraphie
DEF

Poids retenu par un système de cordes et de poulies permettant de garder l'écran au degré d'ouverture désiré.

Spanish

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Record 3 1986-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
DEF

to serve as a counterbalance to: oppose with an equal weight.

CONT

Cargo door weighs approx. 70 lbs - Two men required for removal. Exercise care when disconnecting bungee cables, to prevent possible injury to personnel due door no longer counter balanced.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
DEF

Se dit de deux forces opposées, dont l'une fait l'équilibre à l'autre.

OBS

contrebalancer : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9.

Spanish

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