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wobbler [3 records]

Record 1 2003-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Counter-Measures (Military operations)
CONT

Wobbler. The wobbler signal is a single frequency which is modulated by a low and slowly varying tone. The result is a howling sound that causes a nuisance effect on voice radio communications.

Key term(s)
  • warbler signal

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
  • Guerre électronique
  • Contre-mesures (Opérations militaires)

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curling
DEF

A fast rock that rocks or wobbles [as if dancing] as it slides down on the ice.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Curling
DEF

Pierre lancée rapidement qui vacille au lieu de tourner à plat sur la glace.

Spanish

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Record 3 1985-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
DEF

A fishing lure of the spoon type that wobbles when drawn through the water.

OBS

Most [spoons] have a single free-swinging treble hook at the tail ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
CONT

La cuiller ondulante est formée d'une pale métallique ondulée à laquelle un, deux ou trois hameçons sont attachés. (...) Les palettes des cuillers ondulantes varient, à l'infini de la forme ronde à la forme elliptique.

Spanish

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