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HINGE LINE [5 records]

Record 1 2010-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
DEF

A line which connects the points of maximum curvature of the bedding planes in a fold.

OBS

hinge: term often used loosely for hinge line.

OBS

hinge line; hinge: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

PHR

Off-shelf hinge line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
DEF

Intersection d'une couche avec le plan axial [...]

CONT

La charnière synclinale ou anticlinale est le lieu des points de courbure maximum de la couche la plus récente intéressée par le pli.

OBS

charnière : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

PHR

Charnière océanique.

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
DEF

A boundary between a horizontal region and a region undergoing upward or downward movement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
DEF

Profil de l'intersection de deux surfaces géologiques.

CONT

Articulation des continents [...]

Spanish

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Record 3 2010-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
  • Marine Biology
DEF

[The] edge of [a brachiopod] shell where the two valves articulate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
  • Biologie marine
DEF

Zone de séparation des valves [d'un brachiopode] située dans la région cardinale [...]

Spanish

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Record 4 2010-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
CONT

Control surfaces must have [a] large surface area to fulfil their function and are typically slender. Other than the hinge line and the actuator interfaces, there are few hard points or well controlled datum locations. Hinge bearings typically have a wide stance. The nominal CG [center of gravity] location may be forward, aft, or on the hinge line.

PHR

Aileron hinge line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
CONT

Déporter l'axe d'articulation de la gouverne de façon à ce qu'une partie de la surface de celle-ci se trouve en avant de cet axe.

OBS

axe d’articulation : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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Record 5 1995-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
OBS

Term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

Terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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