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measuring device [3 records]

Record 1 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curling
DEF

A precise instrument of measure used to determine which of two rocks is closer to the middle of the target or button.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Curling
CONT

[La] mesure millimétrique [est] utilisée pour départager deux pierres adverses qui semblent à la même distance du centre de la cible.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
DEF

A special reel and power arrangement for single-stranded wire line to make depth measurements in a well. A calibrated wheel and roller assembly is used to measure the footage of wire line as it is lowered into the well.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)

Spanish

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Record 3 1981-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)

Spanish

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