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Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-09-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rear spoiler
1, record 1, English, rear%20spoiler
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aerodynamic lip which alters conditions of air flow over car... used at rear, increases down-force, possibly reducing drag as well. 2, record 1, English, - rear%20spoiler
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There is also a front spoiler, usually mounted under the front bumper, and often known alternatively as an "air dam." 2, record 1, English, - rear%20spoiler
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- becquet arrière
1, record 1, French, becquet%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- béquet arrière 1, record 1, French, b%C3%A9quet%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
- béquet 2, record 1, French, b%C3%A9quet
see observation, masculine noun
- becquet 2, record 1, French, becquet
see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, French, - becquet%20arri%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On remarque dès l'abord le petit becquet peu commun, qui se trouve à l'arrière du toit. 1, record 1, French, - becquet%20arri%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'aileron est un élément rajouté à la carrosserie alors que le becquet arrière en est un prolongement. 2, record 1, French, - becquet%20arri%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 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. 2, record 1, French, - becquet%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
- Accesorios para vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- alerón trasero
1, record 1, Spanish, aler%C3%B3n%20trasero
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Especie de aleta que se coloca sobre la parte superior trasera de la carrocería, originalmente con fines aerodinámicos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - aler%C3%B3n%20trasero
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