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Record 1 2013-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
  • Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
DEF

An aerodynamic lip which alters conditions of air flow over car ... used at rear, increases down-force, possibly reducing drag as well.

OBS

There is also a front spoiler, usually mounted under the front bumper, and often known alternatively as an "air dam."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
DEF

Dessin de carrosserie constitué d'un court aileron plus ou moins saillant situé à l'arrière de la voiture, destiné à favoriser sa pénétration dans l'air.

OBS

On remarque dès l'abord le petit becquet peu commun, qui se trouve à l'arrière du toit.

OBS

L'aileron est un élément rajouté à la carrosserie alors que le becquet arrière en est un prolongement.

OBS

béquet; becquet : Bien que l'on retrouve aussi des béquets à l'avant de certains véhicules, les termes «béquet/becquet» réfèrent habituellement à la partie aérodynamique située à l'arrière.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
  • Accesorios para vehículos automotores y bicicletas
DEF

Especie de aleta que se coloca sobre la parte superior trasera de la carrocería, originalmente con fines aerodinámicos.

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Record 2 1999-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Correction and Proofreading (Printing)
  • Typesetting and Imagesetting
DEF

A piece of paper containing a correction or additional text to be added to a proof by pasting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Correction d'épreuves (Imprimerie)
  • Composition (Imprimerie)
DEF

Petite feuille de papier sur laquelle est inscrit une correction ou un texte qu'on veut ajouter à une épreuve.

Spanish

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Record 3 1997-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Letterpress (printing methods)
DEF

In letterpress presswork, the thin sheets of tissue placed under the tympan during the makeready process to increase or equalize the squeeze or impression on the paper being printed.

OBS

The overlay sheet, which has the function of adjusting printing pressure for different areas of the image carrier, is part of the press packing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Typographie (procédés d'impression)
DEF

Petite feuille de papier fin collée sous la feuille de mise en train et disposée sur le cylindre imprimeur pour mieux faire ressortir des caractères ou des portions de cliché qui sont faibles sur l'épreuve.

Spanish

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