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ROOSTER TAIL [4 records]

Record 1 2021-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fish
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

Nematistius pectoralis is a species of bony fishes in the family [Nematistiidae].

OBS

roosterfish: common name also used to refer to other fish species.

OBS

jack: common name also used to refer to other fish species.

Key term(s)
  • rooster fish
  • roostertail

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poissons
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Peces
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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Record 2 2015-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Propulsion of Water-Craft
DEF

A pronounced aerated-water discharge astern of a craft.

OBS

[A rooster tail is] an indicator of waterjet propulsion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des bateaux

Spanish

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Record 3 1992-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial Aviation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aviation commerciale
OBS

Partie d'un aéronef

Spanish

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Record 4 1992-01-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Airport Runways and Areas

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pistes et aires d'aéroport
OBS

éclaboussure de sillage : sur piste mouillée ou enneigée.

Spanish

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