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Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Gravity (Physics)
- Shipbuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- virtual centre of gravity
1, record 1, English, virtual%20centre%20of%20gravity
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the virtual centre of gravity is raised by free surface effect [that] further compounds the effects of loss of positive stability by lifting weights with a topped-up boom which raised the virtual centre of gravity even more, and reduced the vessel' s ability to right herself. 2, record 1, English, - virtual%20centre%20of%20gravity
Record 1, Key term(s)
- virtual center of gravity
- virtual gravity centre
- virtual gravity center
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pesanteur (Physique)
- Constructions navales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- centre de gravité virtuel
1, record 1, French, centre%20de%20gravit%C3%A9%20virtuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le centre de gravité virtuel est relevé en raison d'un effet de carène liquide [qui] s'ajoute aux effets découlant de la perte de stabilité positive attribuable à la levée de charges à l'aide d'un mât apiqué qui relève davantage le centre de gravité virtuel, et de la diminution de la capacité du bâtiment à se redresser. 2, record 1, French, - centre%20de%20gravit%C3%A9%20virtuel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- knee dip
1, record 2, English, knee%20dip
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Knee dips. Stand in front of a mirror on one leg. Point your foot on the supporting leg straightforward. Square up your hips and shoulders to the mirror so you are facing the mirror directly. Look at your kneecap and make sure it is pointed straightforward to the mirror. Avoid leaning into one hip. Imagine you’ve got a string attached to the top of your head and it's pulling your body straight up so your posture is perfect... Slowly lower your body weight down and up only a few inches. Your primary focus during this exercise is to ensure your kneecap doesn’t collapse in towards the midline of your body... You can intensify this exercise by holding free weights or by standing on a step and bending deeper toward the ground. 1, record 2, English, - knee%20dip
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- plié du genou
1, record 2, French, pli%C3%A9%20du%20genou
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pliés des genoux. Tenez-vous debout devant un miroir, sur une jambe. Pointez votre pied libre directement vers la jambe au sol. Alignez vos hanches et vos épaules avec le miroir de manière à bien y faire face. Regardez votre genou et assurez-vous qu'il pointe directement vers le miroir. Évitez de vous reposer sur une seule hanche. Imaginez que vous avez une corde attachée sur le sommet de la tête et qu'elle tire votre corps vers le haut pour une posture parfaite [...] Pliez et dépliez lentement le genou, pour que votre corps descende et monte de quelques pouces seulement. Vous devez avant tout veiller à pointer votre genou directement vers l'avant pendant toute la durée de l'exercice et à ce que celui-ci ne tourne pas vers l'extérieur [...] Vous pouvez intensifier cet exercice en tenant des haltères ou en vous plaçant sur une marche et en descendant plus bas. 1, record 2, French, - pli%C3%A9%20du%20genou
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bodyweight exercise
1, record 3, English, bodyweight%20exercise
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bodyweight exercises are strength training exercises that do not require free weights; the practitioner's own weight provides the resistance for the movement. 2, record 3, English, - bodyweight%20exercise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Movements such as the push-up, the pull-up, and the sit-up are some of the most common bodyweight exercises. 2, record 3, English, - bodyweight%20exercise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Bodyweight exercises are the quickest way to build strength and muscle tone by developing the ultimate physique with perfect proportions. When bodyweight exercises are used in a circuit, they can form a very powerful and effective fat loss workout. 3, record 3, English, - bodyweight%20exercise
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- exercice au poids du corps
1, record 3, French, exercice%20au%20poids%20du%20corps
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- exercice PDC 2, record 3, French, exercice%20PDC
correct, masculine noun
- exo PDC 2, record 3, French, exo%20PDC
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est possible de s’entraîner avec des exercices qu’on appelle des exos PDC, c’est-à-dire des exercices [au] poids du corps. Comme le nom l’indique, ce sont des exercices de musculation ou de [conditionnement physique] qui consistent à n’utiliser aucune charge ou presque, mais simplement le poids de son propre corps. Il s’agit en fait tout simplement d’exercices que vous connaissez déjà pour la plupart : les pompes, les tractions, les [flexions des bras], les relevés de buste. 2, record 3, French, - exercice%20au%20poids%20du%20corps
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-09-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chutes, Spouts and Conveyors
- Automated Materials Handling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- power-and-free conveyor
1, record 4, English, power%2Dand%2Dfree%20conveyor
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- power-and-free conveyor system 2, record 4, English, power%2Dand%2Dfree%20conveyor%20system
correct
- overhead twin rail chain conveyor 3, record 4, English, overhead%20twin%20rail%20chain%20conveyor
correct, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a conveying system that is comprised of unpowered or "free," trolley-supported carriers which move along a track usually made up of double channel, mounted below or adjacent to an I-beam track from which a powered conveyor chain is suspended. 2, record 4, English, - power%2Dand%2Dfree%20conveyor
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pusher dogs on the chain contact the free trolleys and propel them along the free track. Power-and-free systems convey unit loads of the widest range of shapes and sizes with weights from fractions of a pound to many tons. 2, record 4, English, - power%2Dand%2Dfree%20conveyor
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
overhead twin rail chain conveyor: term standardized by ISO; power-and-free conveyor: term standardized by the United States of America Standards. 4, record 4, English, - power%2Dand%2Dfree%20conveyor
Record 4, Key term(s)
- power-and-free conveyer
- overhead twin rail chain conveyer
- power-and-free conveyer system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Convoyeurs et goulottes (Manutention)
- Manutention automatique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- convoyeur double voie
1, record 4, French, convoyeur%20double%20voie
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- convoyeur à double voie 2, record 4, French, convoyeur%20%C3%A0%20double%20voie
correct, masculine noun
- convoyeur aérien à double voie 3, record 4, French, convoyeur%20a%C3%A9rien%20%C3%A0%20double%20voie
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- Power and Free 1, record 4, French, Power%20and%20Free
trademark, masculine noun
- Dual Duty 1, record 4, French, Dual%20Duty
trademark, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le convoyeur simple voie ne permet pas à une charge de quitter son rang, et par conséquent d'être dérivée ou stockée. Le principe du convoyeur double voie est donc d'utiliser un convoyeur simple voie comme élément moteur et de faire supporter la charge par un trolley circulant sur un rail indépendant du précédent [...] 1, record 4, French, - convoyeur%20double%20voie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
convoyeur aérien à double voie : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 4, French, - convoyeur%20double%20voie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-05-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chutes, Spouts and Conveyors
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- takeup
1, record 5, English, takeup
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- take-up 2, record 5, English, take%2Dup
correct, noun
- take-up unit 3, record 5, English, take%2Dup%20unit
correct, standardized
- take-up device 4, record 5, English, take%2Dup%20device
correct, standardized
- tension unit 5, record 5, English, tension%20unit
standardized
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tensioning device in a belt-conveyor system for taking up slack of loose parts. 1, record 5, English, - takeup
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... components of belt conveyors in addition to the belt itself are ... (3) a take-up to adjust belt tension as it varies with age and atmospheric conditions. 2, record 5, English, - takeup
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a belt-conveyor system, a tensioning device such as a carriage-mounted weight free to run downslope; or a takeup pulley with weights hanging up vertically below the belt near the feed end. 6, record 5, English, - takeup
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tension unit; take-up unit; take-up device: terms standardized by ISO. 7, record 5, English, - takeup
Record 5, Key term(s)
- takeup unit
- takeup device
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Convoyeurs et goulottes (Manutention)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de tension
1, record 5, French, dispositif%20de%20tension
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- tendeur de bande 2, record 5, French, tendeur%20de%20bande
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Convoyeurs à bande. Dispositifs de tension. Les plus fréquents sont à vis, à contrepoids ou à treuil [...] Leur but est de maintenir, en aval de la tête motrice, une tension suffisante pour assurer l'entraînement [...] et de rattraper l'allongement permanent de la bande entre stations de rouleaux. De plus, les dispositifs à contrepoids et à treuil compensent les variations d'allongement élastique en cours de marche [...] 3, record 5, French, - dispositif%20de%20tension
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dispositif de tension : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 5, French, - dispositif%20de%20tension
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transportadores y canaletas (Manutención)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo tensor
1, record 5, Spanish, dispositivo%20tensor
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-11-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- free handicap
1, record 6, English, free%20handicap
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A "handicap" is a race in which the weights which the horses are to carry are to be adjusted after the time limited for entering or naming, according to the handicapper's judgment of the merits of the horses, for the purpose of equalizing their chances of winning. A free handicap is one in which no liability for stake or forfeit is incurred until acceptance, and no entry need be made. 2, record 6, English, - free%20handicap
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- handicap libre
1, record 6, French, handicap%20libre
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un handicap est libre quand aucun engagement ne doit être souscrit et qu'il suffit que les chevaux remplissent les conditions de la course pour que le handicapeur leur attribue un poids. Ni entrée ni forfait ne sont dus jusqu'à l'acceptation des poids. 2, record 6, French, - handicap%20libre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-02-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Weightlifting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- strength training
1, record 7, English, strength%20training
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of training for improving maximal strength, power and muscular endurance. 2, record 7, English, - strength%20training
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Strength training exercises include : weight lifting, using free weights, weight machines and plastic tubing, and calisthenics, such as push ups or chin ups. 3, record 7, English, - strength%20training
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Resistance training refers to training where an overload resistance is applied. The resistance can be low, usually referred to as muscular endurance training, or moderate to high, called strength training. Strength training needs to be of a high intensity to produce gains in strength and BMD [bone mineral density]. Any form of strength training should be site specific i.e. targeting areas such as the muscle groups around the hip, the quadriceps, dorsi/plantar flexors, rhomboids, wrist extensors and back extensors. 4, record 7, English, - strength%20training
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Haltérophilie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- entraînement de la force
1, record 7, French, entra%C3%AEnement%20de%20la%20force
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- entraînement en force musculaire 2, record 7, French, entra%C3%AEnement%20en%20force%20musculaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme d'entraînement qui vise l'amélioration de la force maximale, de la force rapide et de la force-endurance. 3, record 7, French, - entra%C3%AEnement%20de%20la%20force
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En ce qui concerne l'entraînement en force musculaire, on constate une augmentation de la force aussi marquée chez la femme que chez l'homme. 2, record 7, French, - entra%C3%AEnement%20de%20la%20force
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-02-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- resistance training
1, record 8, English, resistance%20training
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Training where an overload resistance is applied and which utilizes isometric, isotonic, or isokinetic exercise to strengthen or develop the muscles. The resistance can be low, usually referred to as muscular endurance training, or moderate to high, called strength training. 2, record 8, English, - resistance%20training
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Resistance training involves using muscular strength to improve muscle mass and strengthen bone. This includes weight lifting and free weights. 3, record 8, English, - resistance%20training
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- entraînement contre résistance
1, record 8, French, entra%C3%AEnement%20contre%20r%C3%A9sistance
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un programme d'entraînement contre résistance est associé à une augmentation modérée de la densité osseuse lombaire mais ne change pas les os des membres chez des femmes de 28 à 38 ans. 1, record 8, French, - entra%C3%AEnement%20contre%20r%C3%A9sistance
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-10-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Weightlifting
- Sports (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- free weights
1, record 9, English, free%20weights
correct, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- weights 2, record 9, English, weights
correct, plural
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Metal or heavy plastic plates or a metal bar containing a certain number of these plates that can be lifted to increase muscular mass in the body. 3, record 9, English, - free%20weights
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The qualifier "free" should be used only in opposition to "fixed" weights, i. e., weights that cannot be removed, such as those found in a Universal gym station. 3, record 9, English, - free%20weights
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Weights" is a weightlifting term and "free weights" is a general sports term. 4, record 9, English, - free%20weights
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Haltérophilie
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- poids et haltères
1, record 9, French, poids%20et%20halt%C3%A8res
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- haltères 1, record 9, French, halt%C3%A8res
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument de gymnastique composé de 2 boules et de 2 disques de métal, de poids et de taille variables, réunis par une tige, et que l'on soulève pour développer les muscles. 1, record 9, French, - poids%20et%20halt%C3%A8res
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Halterofilia
- Deportes (Generalidades)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- complementos de pesas
1, record 9, Spanish, complementos%20de%20pesas
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- pesas olímpicas 1, record 9, Spanish, pesas%20ol%C3%ADmpicas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Complementos de pesas" es un término de halterofilia y "pesas olímpicas" es un término general. 2, record 9, Spanish, - complementos%20de%20pesas
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-04-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Weightlifting
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- weight
1, record 10, English, weight
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- free weight 2, record 10, English, free%20weight
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A term used to describe barbells and dumbbells, as opposed to weights attached to machines with pulleys or rotary disks. 3, record 10, English, - weight
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unlike a machine, which can usually be used in one way, free weights can be used for hundreds of different exercises. 4, record 10, English, - weight
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Free weights are a necessity for the weight lifter and the body-builder, and are preferred by many individuals who use them for developing body tone. 3, record 10, English, - weight
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Haltérophilie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- charge libre
1, record 10, French, charge%20libre
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- poids libre 2, record 10, French, poids%20libre
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poids à l'état pur, incluant les haltères et les barres à disques, qui ont l'avantage de développer la force et la puissance dans les sports. 3, record 10, French, - charge%20libre
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nombre d'experts de l'entraînement à la force de la condition physique ont démontré les avantages des charges libres par rapport à l'entraînement avec appareil. 4, record 10, French, - charge%20libre
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le nombre d'exercices exécutés avec les poids libres n'est limité que par l'anatomie et l'imagination de la personne. 5, record 10, French, - charge%20libre
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Halterofilia
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- pesa
1, record 10, Spanish, pesa
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-03-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Weightlifting
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- tubing
1, record 11, English, tubing
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- resistance tubing 2, record 11, English, resistance%20tubing
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples of muscular strengthening equipment :free weights, tubing, resistance machines. 1, record 11, English, - tubing
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Haltérophilie
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- tubes élastiques
1, record 11, French, tubes%20%C3%A9lastiques
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- tubes élastiques pour la musculation 2, record 11, French, tubes%20%C3%A9lastiques%20pour%20la%20musculation
proposal, masculine noun, plural
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
tube élastique avec poignées - léger, médium, fort. 1, record 11, French, - tubes%20%C3%A9lastiques
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-02-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Weightlifting
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- resistance machine 1, record 12, English, resistance%20machine
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples of muscular strengthening equipment :free weights, tubing, resistance machines. 2, record 12, English, - resistance%20machine
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Haltérophilie
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- appareil de musculation
1, record 12, French, appareil%20de%20musculation
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1999-05-12
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Road Transport
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Working Group on Vehicle Weights and Dimensions
1, record 13, English, Working%20Group%20on%20Vehicle%20Weights%20and%20Dimensions
correct, international
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Land Transportation Standards Sub-Committee of the North American Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA) monitors the work of the Working Group on Vehicle Weights and Dimensions. 1, record 13, English, - Working%20Group%20on%20Vehicle%20Weights%20and%20Dimensions
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Transport routier
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de travail sur le poids et les dimensions des véhicules
1, record 13, French, Groupe%20de%20travail%20sur%20le%20poids%20et%20les%20dimensions%20des%20v%C3%A9hicules
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Sous-comité des normes relatives aux transports terrestres de l'Accord de libre-échange nord-américain (ALENA) supervise les travaux du Groupe de travail sur le poids et les dimensions des véhicules. 1, record 13, French, - Groupe%20de%20travail%20sur%20le%20poids%20et%20les%20dimensions%20des%20v%C3%A9hicules
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1994-03-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- weight reducing hole 1, record 14, English, weight%20reducing%20hole
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Weight reducing holes shall be so made as to prevent the retaining of adjusting lead or foreign matter and the entire surface of weights shall be smooth and reasonably free from grooves or indentations in which foreign matter could accumulate. 1, record 14, English, - weight%20reducing%20hole
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weight reducing hole: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 73. 1, record 14, English, - weight%20reducing%20hole
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- trou de réduction
1, record 14, French, trou%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trou de réduction : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 73. 1, record 14, French, - trou%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1993-05-28
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- free float
1, record 15, English, free%20float
verb
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In order to allow for adjustment of commodities to a desired weight before the settled weight is used for computation, the weight signal used for computing the total price must be free floating until entry for computation. 1, record 15, English, - free%20float
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
free float :Weights and Measures Ministerial Specifications. SVM-1, Electronic Registers and Ancillary Equipment Incorporated in Metering Assemblies Specifications, 1990, p. 2. 1, record 15, English, - free%20float
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- être disponible 1, record 15, French, %C3%AAtre%20disponible
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
être disponible : Poids et Mesures, Normes ministérielles, SVM-1, Normes sur les enregistreurs électroniques et les dispositifs auxiliaires des ensembles de mesurage de liquides, 1990, page 2. 1, record 15, French, - %C3%AAtre%20disponible
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1993-05-28
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- free floating weight signal 1, record 16, English, free%20floating%20weight%20signal
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Free floating weight signal. In order to allow for adjustment of commodities to a desired weight before the settled weight is used for computation, the weight signal used for computing the total price must be free floating until entry for computation. 1, record 16, English, - free%20floating%20weight%20signal
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
free floating weight signal :Weights and Measures Ministerial Specifications. SVM-1, Electronic Registers and Ancillary Equipment Incorporated in Metering Assemblies Specifications, 1990, p. 2. 1, record 16, English, - free%20floating%20weight%20signal
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- disponibilité du signal de pesée
1, record 16, French, disponibilit%C3%A9%20du%20signal%20de%20pes%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
disponibilité du signal de pesée : Poids et Mesures, Normes ministérielles, SVM-1, Normes sur les enregistreurs électroniques et les dispositifs auxiliaires des ensembles de mesurage de liquides, 1990, page 2. 1, record 16, French, - disponibilit%C3%A9%20du%20signal%20de%20pes%C3%A9e
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1991-10-18
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- adjusting lead
1, record 17, English, adjusting%20lead
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Weight reducing holes shall be so made as to prevent the retaining of adjusting lead or foreign matter and the entire surface of weights shall be smooth and reasonably free from grooves or indentations in which foreign matter could accumulate. 1, record 17, English, - adjusting%20lead
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consolidation of Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 73. 1, record 17, English, - adjusting%20lead
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- plomb de réglage
1, record 17, French, plomb%20de%20r%C3%A9glage
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les trous de réduction doivent être conçus de manière à ne pas retenir le plomb de réglage ni les corps étrangers et les poids doivent avoir une surface lisse, raisonnablement exempte de rainures ou d'encoches où pourraient s'accumuler des corps étrangers. 1, record 17, French, - plomb%20de%20r%C3%A9glage
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, art. 73. 1, record 17, French, - plomb%20de%20r%C3%A9glage
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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