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LATERAL CLEARANCE [3 records]

Record 1 2016-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
DEF

The transverse distance between the [side] wall or other obstacle and the edge of the [pavement].

OBS

lateral clearance: term proposed by the World Road Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

Distance transversale entre le piédroit ou un autre obstacle et le bord de la chaussée.

OBS

revanche latérale : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route.

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Traffic

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation routière
DEF

Espace libre entre deux véhicules circulant côte à côte, soit dans la même direction, soit en sens inverse.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tránsito vial
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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wood Sawing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciage du bois
DEF

Action d'éloigner la pièce de bois de la lame de scie, afin de permettre le voyage de retour sans frottement.

Spanish

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