TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

YAW MOTOR [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2013-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Construction
  • Wind Energy
CONT

For larger machines an electrically-driven yawing motor, controlled by a small yaw-vane or by a small pilot windmill, and rotating the head of the main machine through a bull gear, might be preferable, especially in producing much quicker orientation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Construction mécanique
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Moteur électrique qui oriente la nacelle d'une éolienne dans la direction du vent afin d'assurer une production maximale d'énergie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Construcción mecánica
  • Energía eólica
Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: