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Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Navigation Instruments
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
CONT

The attitude of a satellite is its position in space - its orientation... To stabilize a satellite, the satellite must have a system that keeps it moving evenly through its orbit. Satellites often use a spinning or gyroscopic motion to keep them stable.

CONT

A gyroscope will not only resist being moved out of its vertical position, it will also generate force as it attempts to travel in large, circular patterns. These patterns are most easily seen with a spinning top. As the top begins losing its energy, it never simply spirals straight down in the same direction that it was originally spinning. As it destabilizes, it will always begin slowly rotating or precessing in a slow, even circle that is in the opposite direction to its normal spinning motion. These circular patterns are known as "precessional" motions, and they are another aspect of a gyroscope's movement that will occur either in air or in a vacuum and can be used to overcome gravity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Instruments de navigation
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
CONT

Les protons ont une charge électrique positive, que l'on peut considérer grossièrement comme mise en mouvement par le mouvement gyroscopique (ou spin) de cette particule.

Key term(s)
  • mouvement précessionnel

Spanish

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Record 2 2024-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wrestling
  • Games and Competitions (Sports)
DEF

To take part in a contest in which two opponents sit face to face and, gripping each other's hand, palm into palm with the elbow resting on a flat surface, try to force each other's arm down without raising the elbow from the table.

CONT

Joe Frazier squeezed into a booth at his Philadelphia rib restaurant ... and propped his once-fabled left on the table. "C’mon," he said to his nephew Rodney, an amateur heavy weight who is undefeated in three bouts. It was an invitation to arm-wrestle.

OBS

Arm wrestling is also called "Indian wrestling".

Key term(s)
  • arm wrestling

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lutte
  • Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
DEF

Participer à un genre de lutte où les concurrents essaient de s'abattre mutuellement la main sur une table en s'appuyant coude à coude sur cette table, et en s'empoignant la main droite paume contre paume. Celui qui, sans relever le coude, couche sur la table l'avant-bras de son adversaire est déclaré vainqueur.

OBS

Une partie de bras de fer, une épreuve de force.

OBS

Des sources françaises fiables donnent «bras de fer» avec ou sans traits d'union; l'expression québécoise «tir au poignet» s'écrit sans trait d'union.

Key term(s)
  • tir au poignet

Spanish

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Record 3 2023-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

A brake fitted to a trailer or other towed vehicle that prevents the towed vehicle travelling faster than the towing vehicle when slowing down or descending an incline.

CONT

The principle of an overrun brake is very simple. If the car slows down or brakes, the trailer, caravan, boat trailer or horsebox wants to push forward. This is called overrun. In order to prevent that the towed object going too fast for the car due to its mass, the overrun brake kicks in. There is a sliding piece mounted to the drawbar near the coupling. This contracts as soon as the towed object tries to overrun the car. As a result, the brake cables are pulled and the towed vehicle brakes. The result is that the trailer, caravan, boat trailer or horsebox slows down. Increased pushing force results in increased braking force.

Key term(s)
  • over-run brake

French

Domaine(s)
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)

Spanish

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Record 4 2021-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Tactics
  • Land Forces
DEF

An operation in which a force under pressure trades space for time by slowing down the enemy's momentum and inflicting maximum damage on the enemy without, in principle, becoming decisively engaged.

OBS

delaying operation: designation and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tactique militaire
  • Forces terrestres
DEF

Manœuvre dont l'objet est de gagner du temps en acceptant de perdre du terrain pour ralentir l'ennemi et lui infliger le maximum de pertes sans s'engager de manière décisive.

CONT

Une manœuvre retardatrice est habituellement associée étroitement à une position défensive connexe qui est en voie d'être préparée pendant que le combat de retardement est livré.

OBS

manœuvre retardatrice : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre; désignation normalisée par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Táctica militar
  • Ejército de tierra
DEF

Operación que se emprende voluntariamente en la que una fuerza bajo presión gana tiempo a costa de ceder espacio retardando el movimiento enemigo procurando infligirle el máximo de pérdidas sin comprometerse en un combate decisivo.

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Record 5 2017-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
CONT

Gyros that have stops(not many these days and not the case for the gyros in the CJ6) can be damaged by acro [acrobatics] when they are running. They should be stopped and preferably caged when doing acro. "Smooth" positive-G acro(no snap or tumbing maneuvers) shouldn’t hurt these gyros if they are powered down even if they are not caged.... When you subject that spinning gyro to your aircraft's twists and turns during aerobatics you are imparting more force on its bearings than you would were the gyro turned off and not spinning. It is usually bearing wear the trashes a gyro. This problem is especially severe when you are doing advanced aerobatics. It is really hard on the gyro bearings. I would rather have the gyros turned off to make them last longer. That we have caged or uncaged gyros is really irrelevant to the basic physics involved.

OBS

Gyro driven instruments should be caged before aerobatics to avoid tumbling the gyros which action can cause damage to the bearings. In addition, of course, the instrument is useless until the gyro is erected again.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

Les instruments gyroscopiques devraient toujours être bloqués avant d'effectuer des manœuvres acrobatiques et ce, pour éviter le culbutage qui risque d'endommager les coussinets. L'instrument qui subit un culbutage est rendu tout à fait inutilisable et le reste aussi longtemps que le gyroscope n'a pas repris sa position.

Spanish

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Record 6 2015-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
  • Helicopters (Military)
DEF

The tendency of a rotating body, when a force is applied perpendicular to its plane of rotation, to turn in the direction of its rotation 90 degrees to its axis and take up a new plane of rotation parallel to the applied force.

CONT

Gyroscopic precession ... When force is applied to a gyro, the device reacts as if the force had been applied at a point 90 degrees from the point of actual application, in the direction of rotation. Precession affects propellers, which act like gyros, and gyro instruments. Its principle effect is on the heading indicator, which tends to drift over time.

CONT

A gyroscope will not only resist being moved out of its vertical position, it will also generate force as it attempts to travel in large, circular patterns. These patterns are most easily seen with a spinning top. As the top begins losing its energy, it never simply spirals straight down in the same direction that it was originally spinning. As it destabilizes, it will always begin slowly rotating or precessing in a slow, even circle that is in the opposite direction to its normal spinning motion. These circular patterns are known as "precessional" motions, and they are another aspect of a gyroscope's movement that will occur either in air or in a vacuum and can be used to overcome gravity.

CONT

If an airplane changes suddenly from a nose up to a nose down position, as is the case during the take-off roll in a tail wheel airplane, the airplane will yaw sharply to the left as the pilot shoves the wheel forward to raise the tail. The application of right rudder compensates for the precession tendency.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
DEF

Tendance qu'a un corps en rotation, sur lequel on applique une force perpendiculairement à son axe de rotation, de tourner 90 degrés par rapport à son axe de rotation, dans le même sens que la rotation, pour finir sur un nouveau plan de rotation parallèle à la force appliquée.

CONT

Si l'on applique un couple à un gyroscope en rotation, couple appliqué sur un axe différent de son axe de rotation, il réagit à ce couple de manière à amener son axe de rotation parallèle à celui du couple appliqué, et ceci par le plus court chemin. Ce mouvement est dit «mouvement de précession» lorsqu'il est provoqué volontairement, et «dérive» lorsqu'il est dû à un élément perturbateur.

CONT

Mouvement de précession stable d'un gyroscope.

OBS

L'usage fait donner des appellations différentes à cette composante de rotation instantanée [...] : lorsqu'elle est due à un phénomène déterministe et connu, on l'appelle «précession gyroscopique»; lorsqu'elle est due à un phénomène aléatoire, ou bien que l'on ne maîtrise pas, on l'appelle «dérive gyroscopique».

OBS

précession; précession gyroscopique : termes d'usage obligatoire au Bureau de la traduction du Canada.

PHR

Précession astronomique, précession de déplacement, précession instrumentale, précession mécanique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mecánica general (Física)
  • Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
  • Lanzamiento y maniobras en el espacio
  • Helicópteros (Militar)
DEF

Movimiento cónico de rotación, en torno de una posición media, que toma en el espacio el eje de los cuerpos que giran sobre sí mismos con movimiento giroscópico.

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Record 7 2015-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Martial Arts
DEF

The maximum score awarded to a judoka which results in an immediate end to the contest.

CONT

Ippon means full point. It is the highest score in a match. A score of ippon wins the match. When an opponent is thrown full or mostly on their back, with force, and control, the score is ippon. In groundwork a hold down of 25 seconds receives the score ippon. Ippon may also be awarded if the opponent gives up to an [armlock or strangle technique].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts martiaux
DEF

Point maximal accordé à un judoka et qui met fin immédiatement à l’affrontement.

CONT

Toutefois, le combat peut ne durer que quelques secondes si un judoka réussit un ippon (10 points) en utilisant une technique appropriée. [...] Un combattant réussit un ippon (victoire immédiate) en projetant au sol son adversaire avec contrôle, force et vitesse; l’adversaire doit tomber sur le dos.

OBS

La plupart des termes japonais en judo s'emploient au masculin, mais il y a des exceptions.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Artes marciales
DEF

Puntuación máxima otorgada a un judoca y que resulta en el final inmediato del combate.

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Record 8 2015-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
  • Traction (Rail)
  • Diesel Motors
CONT

Once a diesel engine is running, the engine speed is monitored and controlled through a governor. The governor ensures that the engine speed stays high enough to idle at the right speed and that the engine speed will not rise too high when full power is demanded. The governor is a simple mechanical device which first appeared on steam engines.... The governor consists of a rotating shaft, which is driven by the diesel engine. A pair of flyweights are linked to the shaft and they rotate as it rotates. The centrifugal force caused by the rotation causes the weights to be thrown outwards as the speed of the shaft rises. If the speed falls the weights move inwards. The flyweights are linked to a collar fitted around the shaft by a pair of arms. As the weights move out, so the collar rises on the shaft. If the weights move inwards, the collar moves down the shaft. The movement of the collar is used to operate the fuel rack lever controlling the amount of fuel supplied to the engine by the injectors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
  • Traction (Chemins de fer)
  • Moteurs diesel

Spanish

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Record 9 2014-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
CONT

An elevator is... designed to apply a pitching moment to the airplane. A pitching moment is a force tending to rotate the airplane about the lateral axis, that is "nose up" or "nose down. "

OBS

nose-up: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
CONT

Commandée par le manche, elle [la gouverne de profondeur] fait pivoter l'avion autour de son axe de tangage. L'avion est mis en cabré (montée) ou en piqué.

OBS

cabré : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Maniobras de las aeronaves
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
OBS

encabritar: Inclinarse rápidamente un avión, levantándose la parte delantera de su fuselaje.

OBS

encabritamiento: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 10 2014-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soccer (Europe: Football)
DEF

The act of gaining control of a moving ball by slowing or deflecting it with some part of the body, other than the hands, used as a contact surface.

CONT

A trap made with the leg, waist, or chest normally involves allowing the body to give as the ball hits it to absorb the rebound force so that the ball will drop straight down where it can be immediately played with the feet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soccer (Europe : football)
DEF

Action de maîtriser la balle par un retrait de la surface de contact (pied, jambe, cuisse, poitrine ou tête); ce recul léger au moment de la réception amène la balle à retomber inerte au sol d'où le joueur peut alors la contrôler du pied.

OBS

contrôle : Le mot s'entend des gestes du joueur qui se rend maître de la balle afin de l'utiliser. Le contrôle de réception (joueur à l'arrêt) se distingue du contrôle de prise de balle (joueur en mouvement). Les gestes fondamentaux sont : les blocages ou semi-blocages, et les amortis; avec opposition, le tacle et la charge.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fútbol
OBS

Del balón.

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Record 11 2014-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soccer (Europe: Football)
DEF

To move into the path of the opponent to obstruct, block, slow down or force a change of direction by an opponent when the ball is not within playing distance of either player.

OBS

Cautionable unsporting behaviour.

OBS

All players have a right to their position on the field of play, being in the way of an opponent is not the same as moving into the way of an opponent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soccer (Europe : football)
DEF

Couper la trajectoire d’un adversaire pour le gêner, le bloquer, le ralentir, ou l’obliger à changer de direction lorsqu’aucun des joueurs n’est à distance de jeu du ballon.

OBS

Comportement antisportif passible d'avertissement.

OBS

Tous les joueurs ont le droit de se trouver sur le terrain, se trouver sur le chemin d’un adversaire n’est pas pareil qu’entraver sa progression.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fútbol
DEF

Colocarse en una posición que obstaculice, bloquee, lentifique o fuerce a cambiar de dirección a un adversario cuando el balón no está a distancia de juego de los jugadores involucrados.

OBS

Conducta antideportiva merecedora de amonestación.

OBS

Todos los jugadores tienen derecho a su posición en el terreno de juego; encontrarse en el camino de un adversario no es lo mismo que colocarse en el camino de un contrario.

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Record 12 2013-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

Caused by the flow of a cold surface wind up the side of a mountain, entraining great quantities of dry snow; should this cold, heavy laden mass of air flow over a precipice, it will often rush down the lee side of the mountain with the roar and force of a hurricane.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 13 2012-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Office Equipment and Supplies
CONT

A binder clip is a strip of spring steel bent into the shape of an isosceles triangle with loops at the apex. Tension along the base of the triangle forces the two sides closed, and the loops prevent the sharp steel edges from cutting into the paper... The two slots cut in each loop are shaped so that the wire handles can be folded down once the clip has been attached, and the spring force of the wire holds them down on the surface of the paper.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et fournitures de bureau
DEF

Attache sous forme de pince composée de deux petites poignées repliables qui lorsqu'elles sont repliées permettent d'écarter la pince et d'insérer des feuilles.

Spanish

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Record 14 2012-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wrestling
DEF

Any amateur wrestling manoeuvre by which a contestant in advantage position forces his opponent to the mat from a position on his hands and knees or from a bridge position.

DEF

The act or instance of breaking an opponent down.

OBS

Break down(verb) : To force an opponent who is on the mat to his stomach or side by knocking or pulling his arm or leg support from under him.

Key term(s)
  • break down
  • break-down

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lutte
DEF

Action d'amener l'adversaire à plat sur le tapis.

OBS

On peut supposer le terme correct puisque «écraser le pont» signifie «peser sur la cage thoracique et le ventre de l'adversaire de façon à lui faire toucher les épaules».

Spanish

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Record 15 2012-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Flights (Air Transport)
CONT

nose down : An elevator is... designed to apply a pitching moment to the airplane. A pitching moment is a force tending to rotate the airplane about the lateral axis, that is "nose up" or "nose down. "

OBS

nose-down: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Key term(s)
  • nosedown
  • pitchdown

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Vols (Transport aérien)
CONT

Commandée par le manche, [la gouverne de profondeur] fait pivoter l'avion autour de son axe de tangage. L'avion est mis en cabré (montée) ou en piqué.

OBS

piqué : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Maniobras de las aeronaves
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
  • Vuelos (Transporte aéreo)
OBS

picado: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 16 2011-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
CONT

On the western shores of Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island, damaging local winds are known as Les Suetes, derived from the word for southeast: sud est. These southeasterlies are created when a frontal inversion causes a funnelling effect over the Cape Breton mountains. As the winds rush down the side of the highlands, strong gusts develop which have been recorded to exceed 150 km/h (94 mph).

CONT

What are Les Suetes winds? The prevailing wind direction in Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Highlands is westerly, but for a few weeks of the year strong southeast winds, known locally as "Les Suetes," (from the French "sud est") blow across northern Cape Breton’s open plateau and then crash down the western side of the mountains. The strongest gusts can reach 200 km/h.

CONT

Suêtes are hurricane force south-east winds that beat down on the Acadian French coastal area of northwestern Cape Breton Island, in the eastern Canadian Province of Nova Scotia, Canada in the spring and autumn.

CONT

Les Suetes winds on Cape Breton Island blew just shy of 120 km/h.

OBS

"Les Suêtes" ... is derived from a corruption of the French pronunciation of Southeast, "Sud est."

Key term(s)
  • Les Suêtes winds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Vent de rabattement qui souffle le long de la côte ouest de l'île du Cap Breton, au Canada, quand le vent est perpendiculaire à l'axe des montagnes.

CONT

Le Suête, les vents de Suête ou les Suêtes, est un vent violent du sud-est qui soufflent le long de la côte ouest de l'île du Cap Breton en Nouvelle-Écosse, Canada, dans certaines conditions météorologiques. Ces vents peuvent atteindre ou dépasser 200 km/h et causer des dommages importantes. De plus, ils vont nuire à la circulation automobile le long de la route de ceinture de l'île. La région de Chéticamp au pied du Parc national des Hautes-Terres-du-Cap-Breton est particulièrement affecté par ce phénomène.

CONT

Dans l’île du Cap-Breton, les suêtes ont soufflé à près de 120 km/h.

OBS

Suête : Le terme provient du Français acadien des gens de cette région et signifie sud-est.

OBS

Les Suêtes sont localement célèbres; l'histoire, la musique et le folklore acadien mentionnent abondamment ces vents du Sud-Est. Le mot Suêtes est le terme acadien donné aux vents du Sud-Est, dans cette région acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

OBS

Les noms donnés aux vents ne prennent pas la majuscule. Le mistral, la tramontane, le foehn, le harmattan.

Key term(s)
  • vents suêtes
  • vents de suête

Spanish

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Record 17 2011-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
  • Long-Distance Pipelines
CONT

Water weighs 8. 3 pounds a gallon. Formation pressures can be up to 16 pounds per gallon coming the other way. While you’re drilling that hole and setting those pipes to create a pressure integrity conduit, you use a mixture — barite and other chemicals — so that you take water at 8. 3 pounds a gallon and make it 18 pounds a gallon, and you pump that into the well as you drill the hole. Then that 16-pound-per-gallon force that oil and gas want to come in with, you’re holding that down with the mud at 18 pounds a gallon.

OBS

The end fittings of flexible flowlines or risers in a subsea production system shall have pressure integrity and load-bearing capacities greater than that of the pipe.

Key term(s)
  • pressure-integrity conduit

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
  • Canalisations à grande distance
OBS

Les raccords des conduites d’écoulement ou des tubes prolongateurs souples du système de production sous-marin doivent posséder une résistance à la pression et aux charges plus grande que celle du tuyau.

Spanish

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Record 18 2011-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Long-Distance Pipelines
CONT

A pipeline operated at varying temperatures due to occasional shut down of theproduction will expand at positive temperature changes. If the pipeline is not free toexpand but restrained by friction, the pipe will be subjected to an axial compressive load. If the force exerted by the pipe on the soil cover exceeds the vertical restraint created by the pipe's submerged weight, its bending stiffness and the soil cover, the pipe will tend to move in the vertical plane, and considerable displacements may occur.... This model is a consistent semi-analytical linearized procedure and may as such only be considered sufficiently accurate when the upheaval displacement is relatively small.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Canalisations à grande distance

Spanish

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Record 19 2011-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
  • Environmental Law
  • Air Pollution
OBS

Between 1972 and 1977 several studies confirmed the hypothesis that air pollutants could travel several thousands of kilometres before deposition and damage occurred. This also implied that cooperation at the international level was necessary to solve problems such as acidification. In response to these acute problems, a High-level Meeting within the Framework of the ECE on the Protection of the Environment was held at ministerial level in November 1979 in Geneva. It resulted in the signature of the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution by 34 Governments and the European Community(EC). The Convention was the first international legally binding instrument to deal with problems of air pollution on a broad regional basis. Besides laying down the general principles of international cooperation for air pollution abatement, the Convention sets up an institutional framework bringing together research and policy. The Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution entered into force in 1983. It has been extended by eight specific protocols.

Key term(s)
  • UN EEC LRTAP Convention
  • LRTAP Convention
  • The 1979 Geneva Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution
  • United Nations Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
  • Droit environnemental
  • Pollution de l'air
Key term(s)
  • Convention des Nations Unies sur la pollution atmosphérique transfrontalière à longue distance
  • Convention sur la pollution atmosphérique transfrontalière à longue distance

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de convenciones, tratados y acuerdos (Documentos)
  • Derecho ambiental
  • Contaminación del aire
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Record 20 2011-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
CONT

... one of the ways to achieve a smooth touchdown is to come over the runway at a higher speed and float for some distance before letting the landing gear touch down on the runway. This reduces the G force on impact.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
CONT

En arrivant à destination, après un toucher des roues en douceur, le frein droit gelé a fait éclater le pneu, et notre pilote infortuné s'est retrouvé une deuxième fois dans un banc de neige.

Spanish

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Record 21 2010-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Tectonics
DEF

A structure in which the beds dip toward a central point.

CONT

The force within the earth bends [the crust] down between the mountain ridges, giving rise to depressions. These are called structural basins or valleys.

OBS

structural basin: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Tectonique
DEF

Structure elliptique à circulaire dans laquelle les couches sont inclinées vers un point central.

OBS

Désigne dans certains cas une vallée.

OBS

bassin structural : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 22 2010-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
  • International Relations
  • Citizenship and Immigration
DEF

The acceptance as a valid credential [of a foreign certificate, diploma or degree of higher education] by the competent authorities in a Contracting State and the granting to its holder of rights enjoyed by persons who possess a national certificate, diploma or degree with which the foreign one is assessed as comparable.

CONT

[This] recognition is further defined as follows :(a) Recognition of a certificate, diploma or degree with a view to undertaking or pursuing studies at the higher level shall enable the holder to be considered for entry to the higher educational and research institutions of any Contracting State as if he were the holder of a comparable certificate, diploma or degree issued in the Contracting State concerned. Such recognition does not exempt the holder of the foreign certificate, diploma or degree from complying with the conditions(other than those relating to the holding of a diploma) which may be required for admission to the higher educational or research institution concerned of the receiving State.(b) Recognition of a foreign certificate, diploma or degree with a view to the practice of a profession is recognition of the professional preparation of the holder for the practice of the profession concerned, without prejudice, however, to the legal and professional rules or procedures in force in the Contracting States concerned. Such recognition does not exempt the holder of the foreign certificate, diploma or degree from complying with any other conditions for the practice of the profession concerned which may be laid down by the competent governmental or professional authorities.

Key term(s)
  • diploma recognition
  • degrees recognition

French

Domaine(s)
  • Grades et diplômes
  • Relations internationales
  • Citoyenneté et immigration
CONT

La législation communautaire a prévu une reconnaissance automatique des diplômes par l'application de directives sectorielles pour quelques professions relevant essentiellement du domaine médical ou paramédical. Pour les autres professions réglementées, la Commission des Communautés européennes a adopté deux directives [...] instituant un système général de reconnaissance des diplômes. Celles-ci permettent à toute personne pleinement qualifiée d'obtenir la reconnaissance de ses qualifications professionnelles acquises dans son pays d'origine, aux fins d'exercer la profession réglementée dans un autre État membre. Ces deux directives n'établissent pas un régime de reconnaissance automatique des diplômes, le migrant pouvant être soumis à des "mesures compensatoires" en cas de différences substantielles constatées entre la formation qu'il a reçue et celle requise afin de pouvoir exercer dans le pays d'accueil. Il existe dans chaque État membre un nombre restreint de professions réglementées.

CONT

Le Centre d'information canadien sur les diplômes internationaux a été mis sur pied en 1990 à la suite de la ratification par le Canada de la Convention de l'UNESCO [Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'éducation, la science et la culture] sur la reconnaissance des études et des diplômes relatifs à l'enseignement supérieur dans les États de la région de l'Europe, pour aider le Canada à s'acquitter de ses obligations aux termes de cette entente, qui vise à encourager une reconnaissance plus large des diplômes et qualifications professionnelles dans le but de favoriser la mobilité internationale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Grados y diplomas (Educación)
  • Relaciones internacionales
  • Ciudadanía e inmigración
DEF

[...] Aceptación por las autoridades competentes de un Estado Contratante como válido [de un diploma, título o grado de educación superior obtenido en el extranjero] y el otorgamiento a los titulares de dichos diplomas, títulos o grados de los derechos de que gozan las personas titulares de un diploma, título o grado nacional con respecto al cual se considera comparable el diploma, título o grado extranjero.

CONT

A este respecto, el reconocimiento se define [también] de la manera siguiente: a) El reconocimiento de un diploma, título o grado con miras a iniciar o continuar estudios de nivel superior permitirá que se tome en cuenta la candidatura del titular interesado para su admisión en las instituciones de educación superior y de investigación de cualquier Estado Contratante, como si fuera titular de un diploma, título o grado comparable otorgado en el Estado Contratante interesado. Tal reconocimiento no dispensa al titular del diploma, título o grado extranjero de cumplir las condiciones que (además de las relativas a la posesión del diploma), hayan podido prescribirse para la admisión en el centro de educación superior o de investigación de que se trate en el país de acogida. b) El reconocimiento de diploma, título o grado extranjeros para el ejercicio de la profesión de que se trate sin perjuicio de la aplicación de las disposiciones legales, normas y procedimientos vigentes en el Estado Contratante. Tal reconocimiento no dispensa al titular del diploma, título o grado extranjero de cumplir las demás condiciones que, para el ejercicio de la profesión de que se trate, hayan podido prescribir las autoridades gubernamentales o profesionales competentes.

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Record 23 2010-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
OBS

The control tab for the elevator produces a force to raise or lower the elevator in response to the operation of the control column. When the tab is caused to move down, the elevator receives an up force. The effect of the tab is assisted by the static balance weight and by the air pressure on the elevator balance panel.

Key term(s)
  • elevator servotab
  • elevator servo tab

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs
OBS

«flettner» (n.m) : Petite surface située à l'arrière d'une gouverne et destinée à réduire les efforts du pilote pendant le braquage.

OBS

servo-tab de profondeur : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Key term(s)
  • servotab de profondeur
  • servotab de gouverne de profondeur

Spanish

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Record 24 2010-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Papermaking Machines
CONT

The... mit rolls... act as male embossed rolls and force the paper down into the depths of the engraved patterns on the steel rolls.

OBS

Part of a paper embossing machine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines à papier
OBS

Renseignements obtenus à la suite d'une lecture sur les gaufreuses de transformation du papier.

Spanish

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Record 25 2010-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
OBS

check that a force of not more than 50 lb is required at axle to lock gear down during a free-fall check.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance

Spanish

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Record 26 2010-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Pharmacy
OBS

Founded by eight states(Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom) in 1964, the European Pharmacopoeia has the task of laying down common standards for the composition and preparation of substances used in the manufacture of medicines--and so guaranteeing their quality. The Pharmacopoeia has 26 member states, in which its "monographs" have force of law, replacing the old national pharmacopoeias. It is recognised as one of the main authorities on quality and safety of medicines, and its co-operation with the European Union has resulted in the setting-up of a scientific research programme to standardise biological medicines, and an official network of medicine control laboratories(OMCL). This pooling of expertise helps to ensure that the same quality standards are guaranteed throughout Europe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Pharmacie
OBS

Outil de standardisation au service de la qualité des médicaments, la Pharmacopée européenne est née, le 22 juillet 1964, de la volonté de 8 États (Belgique, France, Allemagne, Italie, Luxembourg, Pays-Bas, Suisse et Grande-Bretagne) de disposer de normes communes en matière de composition et de préparation des substances utilisées pour la fabrication des médicaments. La Pharmacopée européenne réunit 26 pays membres dans lesquels ses monographies ont force de loi et se substituent aux anciennes pharmacopées nationales. La Pharmacopée est devenue l'une des plus grandes références dans le domaine de la qualité et la sécurité pharmaceutique, et sa collaboration avec l'Union européenne a permis de développer un programme de recherche scientifique pour la standardisation des médicaments biologiques ainsi que la création d'un «réseau européen de laboratoires officiels de contrôle des médicaments» (OMCL) permettant ainsi un transfert de savoir-faire pour l'accession à une assurance qualité commune à tous.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Farmacia
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Record 27 2009-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Respiratory System
CONT

Forced expiration is caused by the contraction of the internal intercostals and the abdominal muscles. The internal intercostal muscles are between the ribs, located deep to the external intercostal muscles. The internal intercostals push the chest down further and the abdominal muscles push against the diaphragm. This helps force even more air out of the lungs than quiet expiration alone.

CONT

[The researchers] evaluated in infants the rate of emptying during forced expiration from near total lung capacity to residual volume. [They] have demonstrated that the rate of emptying during forced expiration decreases during lung growth early in life.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

Expiration effectuée à partir d'un grand volume pulmonaire [et qui], contrairement à la toux, [...] n'est pas précédée d'une fermeture de la glotte.

CONT

Lors d'une expiration forcée, les muscles intercostaux internes ainsi que les muscles abdominaux (muscles obliques et transverses) se contractent. [...] Contrairement à l'expiration normale, l'expiration forcée est donc considérée comme un processus actif [...]

Spanish

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Record 28 2009-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geophysics
  • Physics of Solids
DEF

Phenomenon in which the response of a physical system to an external influence depends not only on the present magnitude of that influence but also on the previous history of the system.

CONT

On the beach the top of the wave breaks and mingles with the foot of the wave, both dashing forward with a force driven by the energy from the height and speed of the collapsing wave. The resulting rush of water is fast and strong and moves sand effortlessly up the beach. The water then comes to a rest as the sand particles settle out. The water then begins flowing back down the beach, first slowly and then faster until it dislodges cohesive sand grains. But the forcing power is much less than that of the on-rushing waves. The particles that settled at the top of the forward rush, stay because of the hysteresis(lagging behind) between erosion speed and settling speed...

OBS

hysteresis: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géophysique
  • Physique des solides
DEF

Retard de l'effet sur la cause, observé dans le comportement de certains matériaux lorsqu'on leur fait subir une action magnétique ou élastique qui augmente puis diminue.

CONT

[...] un modèle de circulation thermohaline est développé puis enrichi. Il permet de comprendre les facteurs principaux réglant cette circulation et de comprendre ce qu'est une réponse non-linéaire, avec basculement d'un état dans un autre suite au franchissement d'un seuil, seuil qui doit aussi être franchi dans l'autre sens pour un retour à l'état initial (phénomène d'hystérèse).

OBS

hystérèse : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 29 2009-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
CONT

The shovel shear test provides information about the location where the snow could fail in shear. It is best applied for identification of buried weak layers and does not usually produce useful results in layers close to the snow surface. Soft snow near the surface is better tested with the tilt board and the shear frame or an improvised version of this tilt test.

CONT

Shovel Shear Test. This test can be done on a flat or on a slope. With good technique, the location of weak layers, even thin weak layers, can be found. First dig a hole or pit in the snow. The vertical wall of the pit should be straight up and down, and smooth. Make a mark on the uphill portion of one corner of your pit with your shovel blade. This will mark the boundaries of your column, which should be roughly 30 cm by 30 cm or 12 inches square.(A) Now, cut both sides using a snow saw or your ski, all the way to the floor of the pit making sure that the cuts are straight.(B) The back of the column should only be cut as deep as your shovel blade is long, so measure with your shovel blade(C) and then cut the back.(D) Next, insert your shovel, blade down, in the back cut of the column and pull gently and evenly forward being careful not to lever your shovel handle.(E) Examine the shear layer where the block failed.(F) The force applied to the shovel that causes a weak layer to shear from the layers surrounding it can be rated as follows : Very easy... Easy... Moderate... Hard...

CONT

The results of the shovel shear test were inconclusive. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

OBS

Shovel test: abbreviated form of "shovel shear test." Shovel test may also refer to the shovel tilt test or the shovel compression test.

OBS

Observers are cautioned that identification of the weak layers is the primary objective of the shovel shear test. The shovel shear test is not a stability test.

OBS

shovel shear test: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
CONT

Le test de la pelle consiste à isoler une tranche du manteau neigeux de base carrée (la largeur est celle de la pelle, soit une trentaine de centimètres en moyenne), puis à la tirer vers soi ou à la charger pour détecter la présence de plan(s) de glissement potentiel(s).

CONT

Le test de cisaillement à la pelle n'a pas donné de résultats définitifs. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

[Ce test n'est] pas à proprement parler un test de stabilité.

OBS

Test de la pelle. [...] Il existe plusieurs variantes de ce test sous la même désignation. Méthode Faarlund. [...] Méthode de Munter.

OBS

test de cisaillement à la pelle; essai de cisaillement à la pelle : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.

Spanish

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Record 30 2008-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Artesian Water Wells
  • Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
CONT

Surge-blocks, swabs, or plungers are disc shaped devices made to fit tightly within the well. Their edges are usually fitted with rubber or leather rings to make a tight seal against the well casing. Pipe sections are then attached to the surge-block to lower it into the well, above the well screen, and about 15 feet below the water level. The assembly is then repeatedly lifted up and down. The up and down action of the surge-block creates suction and compression strokes that force water in and out of the well through the screened interval, gravel pack, and aquifer. It works like a plunger in the way that it removes small obstructions and sediments from the well. The surge-block is slowly lowered each time resistance begins to decrease.

CONT

A rapid up and down motion of a surge block in the water of the well will give reversals of flow through the screen ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Puits autres qu'artésiens (Sources d'eau)
  • Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
CONT

Un mouvement rapide ascendant et descendant d'un piston de refoulement (purgeur) dans l'eau du puits, renversera alternativement la direction de l'écoulement au travers de la crépine [...]

Spanish

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Record 31 2008-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tort Law (common law)
  • Offences and crimes
DEF

Force used that exceeds what reasonably appears to be necessary to beat off an attack. This is a question of fact and depends on such variable factors as the degree of violence offered, the nature of the weapons used by the assailant or his previous conduct and reputation for violence.

CONT

A defendant who is liable because he has used excessive force may, of course, have a counter-claim against the plaintiff for his initial attack and thus scale down the latter's recovery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des délits (common law)
  • Infractions et crimes

Spanish

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Record 32 2008-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Systems
  • Helicopters (Military)
CONT

The fire extinguishing equipment for an airliner such as the Douglas DC-10 incorporates three systems with six pressurized agent containers, two for each engine. The containers for the wing-mounted engines are located in pairs in the leading edge of the wing between the nacelle and the fuselage on each side of the aircraft.... The discharge cartridge is an electrically fired explosive unit that provides force to rupture the disk seal in the outlet port of the container and release the extinguishing agent to the deployment lines. One discharge cartridge is installed on each wing-mounted container and two are installed on the aft-engine container. The discharge cartridge contains two squibs(explosive charges) that are fired by an electric circuit that heats the powder to the ignition point. When the fire extinguisher control handle is pulled down, the electric circuit is closed and the squibs are fired. The force of the explosion ruptures the disk seal, thus releasing the extinguishing agent. A screen in the discharge head prevents particles of the disk from entering the deployment line.

OBS

This system is specific to the McDonnell Douglas Corporation aircraft (DC-9, DC-10).

OBS

fire control handle : term officially approved by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee (ATSC) - Helicopters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circuits des aéronefs
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
OBS

poignée coupe-feu : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères et Maintenance.

Spanish

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Record 33 2007-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Special-Language Phraseology
  • Track and Field
OBS

The takeoff. Lead leg flexed. Low body angle. Body square with hurdle. Eyes on hurdle top. The drive into the hurdle. Chest down over lead leg. Opposite arm and leg well coordinated. Takeoff foot on ground adds force to momentum.

Key term(s)
  • takeoff and early part of the hurdle clearance
  • take-off and drive into the hurdle

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
  • Athlétisme
CONT

L'attaque de la haie. Le pied de la jambe d'appui est posé par la plante ou mieux à plat, à une distance variable suivant la morphologie et la vitesse des coureurs.

Spanish

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Record 34 2007-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foundry Practice
DEF

[A large tall] stack ... designed to discharge exhaust gases [and smoke] from the various smelting furnaces at [a] smelter.

CONT

However, some episodes of elevated sulphur dioxide still occur, with emissions from the smelter's stack spreading over the community. This happens during weather conditions called surface inversions that force the plume from the smelter stack down to the ground instead of allowing the emissions to disperse. Fugitive spill gases can also have an impact on downtown air quality, although the frequency of these events is decreasing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fonderie
CONT

Cette société, spécialisée dans le recyclage de métaux précieux, manipule des produits hautement toxiques, rejette régulièrement des fumées épaisses et irritantes, et cause d'importantes nuisances sonores dans une zone d'habitation à forte densité. [...] Des études sur les fumées rejetées par la cheminée de fonderie restent, en tout état de cause, nécessaires.

CONT

Les modes de dispersion régionale de six métaux (As, Cd, Cu, Hg, Pb, Zn), émis par la cheminée de la fonderie de métaux de base à Flin Flon, ont été étudiés dans les sols de surface et à plus grande profondeur [...]

Spanish

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Record 35 2006-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paddle Sports
DEF

The part of the rowing action between the catch and the release when the oar is moving through the water with force.

CONT

All through the drive, the oars should move on a horizontal plane through the water, not in an oval. ... Your hands should finish the drive somewhere between your bellybutton and sternum. If they come into your lap, you will lift your oars too early and cut the length of your stroke.

CONT

DRIVE-Stroke phase during which the rower presses with his or her legs against the foot stretchers and pulls on the oar(s) to force the blade through the water and propel the boat. The drive phase is a coordinated full-body movement using the legs back and arms. The rower remains upright during the first half of the drive. Midway through, after the knees come down, the rower leans back and pulls the oar(s) in with his or her arms. Ideal technique keeps the blade(s) just below the surface of the water and accelerates smoothly from start to finish.

OBS

Drive: The first part of the draw, where the legs push off the stretcher to rapidly accelerate the boat from the catch.

OBS

Although "stroke" is sometimes used to mean "drive," the drive is only one part of a stroke.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de pagaie
DEF

Temps de travail du coup d'aviron [...] où la palette est en pression dans l'eau.

CONT

Au début de la passée, l'accélération de la masse du rameur rend la pression sur la barre de pieds supérieure à la traction exercée sur la poignée ce qui, inévitablement, conduit à un plus grand ralentissement de la coque.

CONT

Le passage dans l'eau : le rameur porte son corps en arrière. Les jambes poussent en chassant le siège mobile vers la proue, puis tire vers soi l'aviron (ou les avirons). Lorsque la course du siège est achevée, l'aviron se trouve contre la poitrine. On appelle aussi cette phase l'accélération car c'est l'action qui consiste à donner au bateau sa vitesse maximale.

CONT

[...] la longueur est [...] la distance que franchit la pelle pendant sa passée dans l'eau. Plus cette longueur est importante, plus la propulsion du bateau est efficace, d'où la nécessité de ramer en longueur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deportes de remo
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Record 36 2006-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
  • Military Organization
OBS

Providing operational focus and critical military concepts and experimentation support to facilitate the processes of capability based planning, the CFWC will enable the Central Force Development Authority to provide the necessary top down direction for an effective system of integrated force development. The initial concept for the CFWC includes the following : Integrated Lessons Learned Cell, Integrated Operational Trends Analysis Cell, Integrated Concept and Force Employment Scenario Development Cell, Integrated Doctrine Development Cell, Pol-Mil War Gaming Cell AND Canadian Forces Experimentation Centre.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
  • Organisation militaire

Spanish

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Record 37 2006-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Parliamentary Language
  • Federal Administration
OBS

[...] the Culture Task Force was created in January 1995 following a Chief's meeting where discussions regarding cultural barriers at the House took place. Those present were trying to think of ways to bring down those barriers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Vocabulaire parlementaire
  • Administration fédérale
OBS

Groupe de travail chargé d'étudier les différences culturelles à la Chambre des communes et d'abattre les obstacles qu'elles créent.

OBS

Source(s) : Ressources humaines, Relations de travail, Chambre des communes.

OBS

Procès-verbal de la réunion du 7 novembre 1997 du Comité de consultation syndical-patronal de la Chambre des communes.

Key term(s)
  • Groupe de travail sur la culture d'entreprise

Spanish

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Record 38 2005-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

Inflammation of the tendons which insert at the medial epicondyle (of the humerus) at the elbow.

OBS

Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow are both forms of tendonitis. Tendons are the ends of muscles that attach to bone. Because of the force of the muscle, the points of insertion of the tendon on the bone are often pointed prominences. The medical names of tennis elbow(lateral epicondylitis) and golfer's elbow(medial epicondylitis) come from the names of these bony prominences where the tendons insert, and where the inflammation causes the pain. The pain of golfer's elbow is usually at the elbow joint on the inside of the arm; a shooting sensation down the forearm is also common while gripping objects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
CONT

Les mouvements répétitifs ont tendance à affaiblir les tendons près du coude, ce qui leur donne plus de chance de se déchirer. Avec l'épicondylite latérale, il s'agit des tendons sur la face extérieure du coude qui deviennent endommagés. Pour l'épicondylite médiale, ce sont les tendons du côté intérieur. Dans les deux cas, la personne ressent une douleur au coude et aura de la difficulté à effectuer des tâches aussi simples que tenir une tasse de café ou étirer l'avant-bras complètement.

OBS

L'épicondylite latérale (tennis elbow) et son parent proche l'épicondylite médiale (chez les golfeurs) ne sont pas seulement pour les joueurs de tennis et de golf. Ces problèmes peuvent survenir chez toute personne qui effectue des mouvements répétitifs, même si ce n'est pas sur un terrain de tennis ou de golf.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
CONT

Epicondilitis medial. Es menos frecuente, y ocurre de forma característica con actividad flexora y pronación simultáneas de la muñeca, como puede ocurrir [en] el llamado "codo de golfista" que se da en el codo derecho de un jugador de golf diestro cuando lleva a cabo un swing defectuoso con el tronco rígido.

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Record 39 2004-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
CONT

Circuit of electric field measurements of thunderclouds. ... The electric field mill is a device based on electrostatic induction. It consists of one or two electrodes which either rotate in an electrostatic field or become periodically exposed to a field by rotating vanes. Fig.46 illustrates a cylindrical field mill which consists of two cylinder halves that are electrically insulated from each other. An electric motor rotates the two halves in the electric field to be measured so that they become alternately exposed to both the positive and negative direction of the field. The result is that an alternating (ac) signal is generated across the two halves which can be easily amplified. ... Although not commonly used, the cylindrical field mill has the advantage that when mounted in a fixed position it can also indicate the direction of the field. This is accomplished by measuring the phase shift of the ac signal relative to the orientation of electric fields need to be measured.

CONT

The device normally used to measure atmospheric electric fields is a type of sensor called an electric field mill. It can be used on the ground to gain information about the field aloft, or it can be flown on an airplane or balloon. Thirty-one ground-based field mills at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and the Kennedy Space Center are used to measure the electric field just above the surface of Earth, in the lowest meter of the atmosphere, and determine if it meets the safety levels specified in the Lightning Launch Commit Criteria. The small, cylindrical field mill is mounted upside down.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace

Spanish

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Record 40 2003-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Climatology
DEF

... phenomena found in meteorology, [effect derived from the] wind coming down a mountain [and] warm[ing] up as it descends.

CONT

The north westerlies of summer force humid air to rise against the western mountains, causing heavy rain in the west... As the air sinks down on the eastern side of the mountains, it warms and the clouds quite often disperse. This is called the foehn effect and in summer it brings a hot, dry and very trying wind for a while to the Canterbury Plains inland of Christchurch. Then the wind becomes a southerly and for the rest of the year it brings cooler fresher air.

OBS

foehn; föhn: A warm dry wind coming off the lee slopes of a mountain range.

Key term(s)
  • Fohn effect
  • Föhn effect

French

Domaine(s)
  • Climatologie
CONT

[...] sur la face sous le vent d'un relief, soit en aval par rapport au flux général, l'air redescend le long de la pente se réchauffe par la compression qu'il subit, [...] on observe alors un temps plus sec, plus chaud et un ciel qui se dégage, c'est l'effet de foehn.

CONT

L'air se déplaçant dans le flux d'alizé et rencontrant une île monte en suivant le relief. Ce phénomène d'ascendance (provoquée) génère un refroidissement de la masse d'air, la condensation de l'eau contenue dans cette masse d'air, l'apparition de nuages et de précipitations, [...] En redescendant sur le versant sous le vent, ces masses d'air, qui ont perdu leur eau à cause des précipitations (engendrées), se retrouvent à un état d'humidité inférieur à l'état initial, et provoquent donc un effet de sécheresse sur les régions touchées. Cet effet très fréquent est nommé «Effet de Föhn ou Foehn» (et prononcé «feunn»), du nom d'un vent [chaud et sec] soufflant de l'Adriatique sur l'Autriche. Il apparaît dès qu'un vent humide rencontre une barrière montagneuse.

CONT

L'effet de foehn est également une manifestation, comme les brouillards, des topoclimats.

Key term(s)
  • effet de fohn

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Climatología
DEF

Proceso que da lugar a un viento cálido y seco como consecuencia de la evolución adiabática sufrida por el aire al descender, a sotavento de una cordillera, hacia la planicie; el contraste térmico se debe a que el calor latente de condensación, liberado al formarse las gotas de lluvia durante el ascenso, queda incorporado al aire descendente.

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Record 41 2003-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Papermaking Machines
DEF

A pulp stock cleaner in which pressurized slurry is tangentially injected into a truncated, cone-shaped vessel to produce a rapid spinning action of the suspension, causing a centrifugal force that moves the heavier particles to the outside wall where they drop down to the bottom and are removed. The inner vortex column with the acceptable fiber moves to the top where it is removed for further processing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines à papier
DEF

Appareil de classage, alimenté tangentiellement, qui utilise l'action d'un vortex pour débarrasser la pâte de ses impuretés.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Máquinas para fabricar papel
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Record 42 2003-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
OBS

When the motors of a booster vehicle are cut off, or shut down, the propulsive force... does not instantly fall to zero... but progressively declines over a fraction of a second.

Key term(s)
  • thrust tail off

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
DEF

Poussée résiduelle d'un propulseur en fin de combustion.

CONT

La combustion peut être interrompue quelques dixièmes de seconde, dès que la poussée exacte d'injection est obtenue. La poussée est suffisamment faible pour que cette queue de poussée ait des effets négligeables.

Spanish

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Record 43 2002-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Navigation Instruments
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
DEF

A gyroscope that uses the property of gyroscopic rigidity to sense changes in altitude of a machine, such as an airplane; the spinning wheel or rotor is isolated from the airplane by gimbals; when the plane changes from level flight, the gyro remains vertical and gives the pilot an artificial horizon reference.

CONT

A free(unrestrained and not subject to any outside force) gyroscope is fixed to space... This means the centerline of the axle points to two points of absolute rest, 180 degrees apart, to the Universe or in the up and down direction.

OBS

... in order to be free of gravity, gyroscopes can be placed in a Cardan mount, which permits the gyroscopes to remain free of forces exerted on the systems of which they are a part. In the Cardan mount the shaft of a gyroscope wheel is mounted in a gimbal ring, which in turn is mounted in a larger gimbal ring along a diameter that is at right angles to the axis of the wheel.

Key term(s)
  • unrestrained gyro
  • free-mounted gyro
  • free-mounted gyroscope
  • neutral gyroscope
  • Cardan-mounted gyro
  • freely mounted gyro

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Instruments de navigation
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
DEF

Gyroscope dont la suspension à la cardan est exempte de toute liaison.

CONT

Le conservateur de cap, également appelé directionnel, est un gyroscope libre dont l'axe est orienté horizontalement selon la direction qui lui a été assignée lors de sa mise en rotation.

OBS

Cardan : Système de suspension dans lequel le corps suspendu conserve une position invariable malgré les oscillations de son support.

OBS

Cardan : Nom francisé du savant italien Cardano, 1501-1576.

Key term(s)
  • gyro libre

Spanish

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Record 44 2002-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wrestling
  • Games and Competitions (Sports)
DEF

A form of wrestling in which two opponents, usually facing each other across a table, rest their right or left elbows on the table and, placing their corresponding forearms upward and parallel, grip each other's hand, the object being to force the opponent's hand down so that it touches the table.

OBS

Both hyphenated and unhyphenated forms are found in reliable sources.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lutte
  • Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
DEF

Jeu de force où les deux partenaires face à face, les mains empoignées, les coudes appuyés sur une table, cherchent à renverser le bras de l'adversaire.

CONT

Jouer au bras-de-fer. Se faire battre au bras-de-fer.

OBS

«Tir au poignet» est l'expression en usage au Québec pour désigner ce jeu.

OBS

Des sources françaises fiables donnent «bras de fer» avec ou sans traits d'union : une partie de bras de fer. Le terme québécois s'écrit toujours sans trait d'union.

Spanish

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Record 45 2002-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Suspension (Mechanical Components)
  • Navigation Instruments
CONT

Two-degree-of-freedom, dry, tuned-gimbal gyroscope. This name is used to differentiate between this instrument and the floated gyro... In the static condition as the rotor is moved up and down, the motion is accommodated by the flexure pivots associated with the gimbal. This motion is resisted by the spring force of the flexure pivots. As the motor is brought up to velocity, a speed is reached at which the gimbal-flexure pivot combination is in resonance. At resonance no force about the sensitive axes(x, y) can be transmitted between the motor shaft and the rotor; hence, the two are decoupled.

CONT

The bearings allowing these angular motions consist of flexure pivots ... which provide small angular deviations by flexing metal bands rather than by moving parts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Suspension (Composants mécaniques)
  • Instruments de navigation
CONT

[...] au niveau de la conception de la structure mécanique d'un microrobot, il sera souvent préférable de remplacer un axe de rotation mettant des pièces mécaniques en mouvement relatif, qui risquent donc de rester «collées» entre elles et dont le mouvement pourra être difficilement contrôlable, par un pivot élastique.

CONT

Liaisons pivot élastique. Les lames flexibles permettent de réaliser des mouvements de faible amplitude entre deux pièces. Pour réaliser un degré de liberté en rotation en utilisant l'élasticité, il est possible d'utiliser la flexion d'une lame seule [...]. Dans ce cas, les mouvements (en plus de la rotation) sont assez importants. Outre la rotation [thêta] cherchée, cette solution conduit à une déflexion [delta] qui dépend beaucoup du type d'effort appliqué.

Spanish

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Record 46 2002-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Warehousing
DEF

pick face: The primary location in a warehouse at which order picking, of less than pallet loads, is undertaken.

DEF

pick slot: A location in the warehouse where merchandise is available for order selection.

DEF

picking face: A facing from which merchandise is picked to fill orders.

CONT

Pallet Glidestock. Pallets are loaded at the "loading face" at the upper end of sloping lanes and flow through the rack under the force of gravity. When a pallet is removed from a lane, those behind move down to the "picking face".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entreposage général
CONT

Système de préparation de commandes LYRA. [...] Principe de stockage. Les produits sont introduits dans le rayonnage par la face de chargement et sont acheminés par gravité vers la face de prélèvement. Lorsqu'un prélèvement est effectué, un même produit vient instantanément le remplacer en se positionnant à portée de main.

Spanish

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Record 47 2002-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Land Forces
  • General Conduct of Military Operations
DEF

An offensive operation carried out in conjunction with a main attack and designed to achieve one or more of the following : deceive the enemy; destroy or pin down enemy forces which could interfere with the main attack; control ground whose occupation by the enemy will hinder the main attack; or force the enemy to commit reserves prematurely or in an indecisive area.

OBS

supporting attack: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forces terrestres
  • Conduite générale des opérations militaires
DEF

Opération offensive exécutée en marge d'une attaque principale et ayant un ou plusieurs des buts suivants: tromper l'ennemi; détruire ou immobiliser des forces ennemies qui pourraient engager l'attaque principale; assurer l'avantage d'un terrain dont l'occupation par l'ennemi gênerait l'attaque principale; forcer l'ennemi à engager ses réserves prématurément ou à un endroit non décisif.

OBS

attaque d'appui : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre; terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ejército de tierra
  • Conducción general de las operaciones militares
DEF

Acción ofensiva llevada a cabo en coordinación con el ataque principal para conseguir uno o varios de los objetivos siguientes: a. engañar al enemigo; b. destruir o fijar las fuerzas enemigas que pudieran impedir el ataque principal; c. controlar el terreno cuya ocupación por el enemigo podría impedir el ataque principal; o d. forzar al enemigo a emplear sus reservas prematuramente o en una zona no decisiva.

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Record 48 2001-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foreign Trade
OBS

It signifies acceptance by all member states of products lawfully and fairly manufactured and sold in any other member state, even if such products are manufactured on the basis of technical specifications different from those laid down by national laws in force insofar as the products in question protect in an equivalent fashion the legitimate interests involved.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commerce extérieur

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Comercio exterior
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Record 49 2001-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Harvesting Equipment (Agriculture)
  • Farming Techniques
CONT

Later swathing will result in excessive shattering. If difficulties are encountered, it helps to swath when the crop is moist with dew or during a light drizzle. It also helps to equip the swather with dividers, which are usually steel rods which curve up above the crop and force the crop down where the knife cuts it off. Cutting the next swath in the opposite direction helps to pick up the strip pushed down by the divider. Electrically or hydraulically-driven vertical knives on the swather can also aid in dividing the crop.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines de récolte (Agriculture)
  • Techniques agricoles
CONT

Le diviseur de la moissonneuse-batteuse peut être remplacé par une barre de coupe verticale entraînée électriquement ou hydrauliquement .

Spanish

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Record 50 2000-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
CONT

The most common cause of an acromioclavicular(AC) joint separation is a fall on the shoulder. As the shoulder strikes the ground, the force from the fall pushes the scapula down. The collarbone, because it is attached to the rib cage, cannot move down enough to follow th motion of the scapula. Something has to give, and the ligaments around the acromioclavicular(AC) joint begin to tear-separating, or dislocating, the joint.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations

Spanish

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Record 51 2000-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
OBS

Take down device :... ensures a fast, constant and regular pull action on fabric... In full fashion motifs, the take down force can progressivly and automatically change in accordance to the number of knitting needles.

OBS

The Spiral Take-Down is a system developed and used exclusively by UNIPLET a.s. It is designed specifically for taking down fabrics on double-cylinder machines and is ... the best take-down system in the world ... Spiral take-down: ... Maintains a constant tension through the whole circuit of the knitted fabric - ... Substitutes the roller take-down device.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)

Spanish

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Record 52 1999-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Phraseology
  • Legal System
  • International Relations
CONT

Natural law(or law of nature). The belief in natural law and natural law theories has been one of the most ancient and persistent themes in philosophy, and in legal history and theory. In general, it denotes belief in a system of right or justice common to all men prescribed by the supreme controlling force in the universe and distinct from positive law, law laid down by any particular state or other human organization. The starting points of all natural law thinking have been "reason" and "the nature of man". But there have always been disagreements about the meaning of natural law and its relation to positive law.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phraséologie
  • Théorie du droit
  • Relations internationales
CONT

Le droit des gens peut être conçu, soit comme étant l'expression de la justice appliquée aux rapports internationaux, soit comme étant l'ensemble des règles qui, à un moment donné, sont effectivement en vigueur entre des États donnés. Dans le premier cas on est en présence du droit naturel, que l'on appelle aussi droit idéal, nécessaire, rationnel, primitif ou objectif. Dans le second cas on est en présence du droit positif, effectif ou établi. Cette distinction, qui n'est pas propre au droit international, y a une importance particulière pour des raisons d'ordre historique et technique : l'effort doctrinal des théologiens d'une part, l'absence de législateur superétatique d'autre part, expliquent l'attitude fréquemment adoptée par les auteurs du droit international, volontiers enclins à faire appel aux principes du droit naturel pour compléter, amender ou interpréter les données du droit positif.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fraseología
  • Régimen jurídico
  • Relaciones internacionales
DEF

Primeros principios de lo justo y lo injusto, inspirados por la propia naturaleza.

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Record 53 1998-12-09

English

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

A high-pressure pump used to force cement down the casing and into the annular space between the casing and the wall of the hole.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)

Spanish

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Record 54 1998-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geophysics
CONT

... Galileo devised an experiment to make measuring gravity much easier. He rolled a ball down a slope to measure the effects of gravity in a slower context. While the force acting on the ball rolling down the slope is just a fraction of the force of gravity, it still demonstrates that the force of gravity works the same on all objects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géophysique
CONT

[...] l'action de la gravité, source d'énergie terrestre la plus puissante, a maintenu la forme sphérique du globe terrestre, en conséquence de quoi, elle a donné naissance aux chaînes orogéniques et aux fosses océaniques qui sont alignées plus ou moins selon un grand cercle.

Spanish

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Record 55 1994-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
CONT

The effect of good and bad posture can be very simply demonstrated by the following example, "The Wrist Test". When the wrist is held in the neutral position, a moderate blow can be applied to the palm of the hand without causing pain and discomfort. When the wrist is in the neutral position, it can absorb the force best. However, if the blow is applied to the wrist when it is fully extended up or down, the wrist is a poor shock absorber, and is most vulnerable to stress and injury.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)

Spanish

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Record 56 1994-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
  • Operations (Air Forces)
  • Helicopters (Military)
CONT

However, 60 per cent of the anti-torque force in the hover is also obtained by leaking air sideway through slots half-way down the boom, which combines into a lateral lift with the main rotor downwash.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
  • Opérations (Forces aériennes)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
CONT

La fonction anticouple et la commande de lacet sont assurées par de l'air éjecté latéralement a l'extrémité de la poutre de queue , en vol stationnaire toutefois, 60 pour cent de la force anticouple est fournie par un jet d'air qui s'échappe à mi-longueur du pylône et qui, combiné au souffle du rotor principal, produit une poussée latérale additionnelle.

Spanish

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Record 57 1994-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
  • Operations (Air Forces)
  • Helicopters (Military)
CONT

However, 60 per cent of the anti-torque force in the hover is also obtained by leaking air sideway through slots half-way down the boom, which combines into a lateral lift with the main rotor downwash.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
  • Opérations (Forces aériennes)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
CONT

La fonction anticouple et la commande de lacet sont assurées par de l'air éjecté latéralement a l'extrémité de la poutre de queue , en vol stationnaire toutefois, 60 pour cent de la force anticouple est fournie par un jet d'air qui s'échappe à mi-longueur du pylône et qui, combiné au souffle du rotor principal, produit une poussée latérale additionnelle.

OBS

Fonctionnement de l'hélicoptère NOTAR.

Spanish

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Record 58 1992-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
CONT

This will force the coast guard to scope down and reduce the work we are doing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général

Spanish

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Record 59 1989-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

The F-15, the most capable air force fighter in the world, will be improved with an advanced long-range AN/APG-63 radar with SAR(synthetic array radar) modifications. With SAR the F-15 Strike Eagle becomes an even more capable weapons system which can fly attack missions against ground targets in all weather, such as the notoriously inclement weather of Europe. Using SAR to analyze radar signals reflected from the ground--at distances of over a hundred kilometers--the system can display extremely high resolution images, discerning objects and features down to 10 feet in size.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques

Spanish

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Record 60 1987-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Household Appliances
CONT

The electric pumps drew water from a reservoir into a heating chamber. When sufficient steam pressure built up, thermostatic switches released it to force the hot water down through the filter.

OBS

In an espresso coffee maker.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Petits appareils ménagers
OBS

D'une cafetière à expresso.

Spanish

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Record 61 1981-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

The YF-16 prototype fitted with two canards under the intake duct proved the basic ability to shift the aircraft sideways or up and down in flight without changing its fuselage attitude(direct force control) and pointing the fuselage up, down or sideways without altering its flight path(fuselage aiming or pointing).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
CONT

Le prototype YF-16 à commandes automatiques généralisées et avec empennage canard monté au-dessous de l'entrée d'air, a démontré qu'il était possible de modifier la trajectoire d'un avion (vers le haut, vers le bas, vers la droite ou vers la gauche) sans modifier son attitude (c'est le "contrôle direct des forces"), et de changer le cap ou l'assiette en conservant la même trajectoire (c'est le "dépointage" de la ligne de foi du fuselage par rapport à la trajectoire de vol.

Spanish

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Record 62 1981-09-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

The YF-16 prototype fitted with two canards under the intake duct proved the basic ability to shift the aircraft sideways or up and down in flight without changing its fuselage attitude(direct force control) and pointing the fuselage up, down or sideways without altering its flight path(fuselage aiming or pointing).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
OBS

Le prototype YF-16 à commandes automatiques généralisées et avec empennage canard monté au-dessous de l'entrée d'air, a démontré qu'il était possible de modifier la trajectoire d'un avion (vers le haut, vers le bas, vers la droite ou vers la gauche) sans modifier son attitude (c'est le "contrôle direct des forces"), et de changer le cap ou l'assiette en conservant la même trajectoire (c'est le "dépointage" de la ligne de foi du fuselage par rapport à la trajectoire de vol.

Spanish

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Record 63 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Keyboard Instruments
  • Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
OBS

--uses the force of the organ wind itself to overcome the resistance of the pallets in the windchest to being pulled down. It consists(...) of a small bellows about nine inches [inserted in the middle of the key action. ]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à clavier
  • Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
OBS

(...) l'invention du -- de Barker et introduit dans l'orgue cette pièce à tout faire: l'électro-aimant, qui est destiné à agir sur les soupapes de décharge

Spanish

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