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RCL [6 records]

Record 1 2021-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
  • Traction (Rail)
  • Rail Transport Operations
DEF

A locomotive that is controlled using a remote control device.

OBS

Remote control locomotives are generally locomotives in switching or transfer service.

OBS

remote control locomotive; RCL: designations and definition officially approved by the Rail Terminology Approval Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
  • Traction (Chemins de fer)
  • Exploitation (Transport par rail)
DEF

Locomotive commandée à l'aide d'une télécommande de locomotive.

OBS

Les locomotives télécommandées sont généralement des locomotives en service de manœuvre ou de transfert.

OBS

locomotive télécommandée : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie ferroviaire.

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
CONT

A launcher countdown rehearsal (RCL), including filling of the third stage with cryogenic propellants, is performed on the launch pad.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Military (General)
OBS

Name changed in 1926 to Canadian Legion when the Great War Veterans Association of Canada, amalgamated with other Veterans' Groups. Name changed again in 1960 to Royal Canadian Legion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Militaire (Généralités)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
  • Militar (Generalidades)
OBS

Principal asociación canadiense de apoyo a los veteranos de guerra y una de las mayores organizaciones de servicio comunitario del país.

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Record 4 2001-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiotelephony
  • Telephones
CONT

RCL: Press this key once to redial the last number entered.

OBS

RCL: recall.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiotéléphonie
  • Téléphones
CONT

RCL (Rappel) : Appuyez sur cette touche une fois pour recomposer le dernier numéro inscrit.

OBS

Touche d'un téléphone cellulaire.

Spanish

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Record 5 1991-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military (General)
CONT

recoilless rifle

French

Domaine(s)
  • Militaire (Généralités)
CONT

fusil sans recul

Spanish

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Record 6 1984-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Administration
OBS

the leader of a group who makes the ground arrangements and controls air reception.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration militaire

Spanish

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