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GEAR ROOM [4 records]

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Record 1 2025-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
DEF

A space, typically divided by partitions, that is dedicated to the vessel' s mechanical systems, and that includes the engine room, steering gear, generators, and boilers.

OBS

machinery space: designation and definition standardized by the Marine Terminology Standardization Committee (MTSC).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
DEF

Espace, généralement divisé par des cloisons, qui est dédié aux systèmes mécaniques du bâtiment et où l'on retrouve notamment la salle des machines, l'appareil à gouverner, les génératrices et les chaudières.

OBS

tranche des machines : désignation et définition normalisées par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie maritime (CNTM).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Partes de los barcos
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Record 2 2003-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radio Waves
  • Spacecraft
OBS

The new antenna will span 34 meters(112 feet) in diameter and will use an advanced design called "beam waveguide, "which steers the gathered radio signals to a protected, underground electronics room. The design gives more reliable operation than the older antenna design with processing gear up in the dish.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ondes radioélectriques
  • Engins spatiaux

Spanish

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Record 3 1980-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Power Stations
CONT

The turbine start-up, from turning gear to synchronization, is performed from the central control room.

OBS

This applies to a nuclear power plant.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centrales nucléaires
DEF

Salle d'où sont menées certaines opérations de mise en marche de la centrale nucléaire.

Spanish

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Record 4 1979-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
CONT

INFLATABLES. Inflatable boats have been popular for years in Europe and are beginning to catch on in this country. The major advantage : with many models you can stow the boat in the trunk of your car and still have plenty of room left for other gear. Some can be equipped with outboard motors and some with sails.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
CONT

Parmi les petits dinghies hors-bord, les "pneumatiques" - qui, quelle que soit leur taille, resteront toujours des "canots pneumatiques" - prennent une place importante. Ils présentent l'avantage d'être pliants et facilement transportables dans le coffre d'une voiture, ou même sur une bicyclette ou un scooter.

Spanish

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