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Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forestry Operations
  • Silviculture
DEF

Of any piece of round timber having noticeable taper, the end with the smaller cross-section, i.e. nearly always the upper, younger end.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation forestière
  • Sylviculture
DEF

Extrémité la plus petite d'une bille.

OBS

bille : Partie du tronc d'un arbre, écorcée ou non, mais non travaillée.

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foundation Engineering

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technique des fondations

Spanish

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Record 3 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
OBS

The piston end of connecting rode (rod small end) is attached to the piston by means of a piston pin (also a wrist pin).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Extrémité de la bielle qui vient encercler l'axe de piston.

Spanish

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