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SIDE ROD [14 records]

Record 1 2023-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
DEF

A long rod with a knob on one end and a metal point and hook at the other; used to push or pull other boats, logs, or objects from or to the side of a boat or to engage lines, rings, or buoys.

OBS

boat hook: designation officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
DEF

Instrument composé d'un croc et d'une pointe métallique fixés au bout d'un manche en bois, qui sert dans la marine pour accrocher, accoster, etc.

OBS

gaffe : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Partes de los barcos
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Record 2 2021-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
  • Morphology and General Physiology
DEF

One of a series of bony or cartilaginous arches that develop in the walls of the mouth cavity and pharynx of a vertebrate embryo, [which consist] typically of a curved segmented bar or rod on each side meeting the contralateral bar or rod at the ventral end...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
DEF

Pièce squelettique, cartilagineuse ou osseuse, soutenant la région bucco‑pharyngée des vertébrés.

Spanish

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Record 3 2016-11-02

English

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

A pivoting [steering linkage] component that supports the right side of the steering relay rod in much the same manner as the pitman arm supports the left side.

OBS

idler arm: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Direction (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
OBS

bras de renvoi : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 4 2012-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
DEF

A small rod situated at the side [of a car] for the purpose of operating the air brake release valve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Government Positions
  • Parliamentary Language
DEF

An officer of the Senate whose responsibilities include delivering messages to the Commons when its Members’ attendance is required in the Senate Chamber by the Governor General or a deputy of the Governor General.

OBS

In keeping with the Westminsterian Parliamentary tradition, the Usher of the Black Rod discharges his or her role as personal attendant and messenger of Her Majesty the Queen or her representative(Governor General or his or her Deputy). The Usher of the Black Rod is the most senior protocol officer in the Parliament of Canada and as such, is responsible for an important ceremonial side of the Senate's work, including the daily Speaker's Parade, royal assent, the Speech from the Throne, the installation of a Governor General and state funerals. In addition, The Usher of the Black Rod is responsible for security in the Senate Chamber, manages the Senate Page Program and is a member of the Welcoming Party for all visiting foreign dignitaries.

OBS

Upon the appointment of the first woman [Mary McLaren] to the position of "Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod" on October 20, 1997, the Senate proposed that the title be changed to "Usher of the Black Rod."

OBS

The title of the position comes from the ebony stick carried by the Black Rod, which is used to knock on the doors of the House of Commons Chamber to gain admission into that Chamber.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Postes gouvernementaux
  • Vocabulaire parlementaire
DEF

Haut fonctionnaire du Sénat dont les responsabilités comprennent la transmission des messages aux Communes lorsque les députés sont convoqués au Sénat par le gouverneur général ou son [suppléant].

OBS

S’inscrivant dans la tradition parlementaire de Westminster, l’huissier du bâton noir fait office de serviteur personnel et de messager de Sa Majesté la reine ou de son représentant (le gouverneur général ou son suppléant). Il est le plus haut fonctionnaire protocolaire du Parlement du Canada. Il est responsable de l’aspect cérémoniel des travaux du Sénat, ce qui inclut le défilé quotidien du Président, la sanction royale des projets de loi, le discours du Trône, la cérémonie d’installation d’un gouverneur général et les funérailles nationales. En outre, il est responsable de la sécurité de la Chambre haute, gère le Programme des pages du Sénat et fait partie du comité d’accueil qui reçoit les dignitaires étrangers.

OBS

[En 1997,] Mary McLaren est la première femme à occuper le poste de gentilhomme huissier de la verge noire au Sénat canadien. Sa nomination entraîne la création immédiate du titre féminin de huissière du bâton noir.

OBS

Le titre de ce poste provient du bâton d’ébène dont se sert l’huissier pour frapper aux portes de la Chambre des communes et obtenir la permission d’y entrer.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Puestos gubernamentales
  • Lenguaje parlamentario
DEF

Alto funcionario del Senado, cuyas responsabilidades comprenden la transmisión de mensajes a los Comunes cuando el Gobernador General (o su representante) convoca a los diputados al Senado.

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Record 6 2011-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

A device according to claim 13, characterized in that it includes a suspension cylinder suitable for sliding on the damper cylinder, the suspension cylinder having a first end closed on the wall of the damper cylinder by sealing means, and a second end closed by leakproof shutter means, the first piston having a rod secured to the suspension cylinder, the device including shutter means which close the first chamber on its side opposite from the first piston, and a separator piston disposed in such a manner that the shutter means lie between the first piston and said separator piston, the compensation hydraulic chamber being defined between the shutter means and the separator piston, each of said shutter means and said separator piston being provided with a respective hole in which the rod of the first piston is capable of sliding in leaktight manner, the enclosure defined between the separator piston and the shutter means shutting the second end of the suspension cylinder containing a suspension gas.

Key term(s)
  • separating piston
  • separation piston

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques
  • Constructions aéronautiques
CONT

Un piston de séparation est disposé dans le cylindre d'amortissement de manière à créer une chambre de compensation. Sur la Figure 5, cette chambre est donc délimitée par la face du bouchon opposée à la chambre, par la paroi interne du cylindre et par le piston séparateur. Ce dernier est un piston flottant qui est susceptible de coulisser à l'intérieur du cylindre d'amortissement et flotte sur le fluide contenu dans la chambre. Ce piston est pourvu d'un perçage dans lequel peut coulisser la tige du piston. Des moyens d'étanchéité (non représentés) sont prévus pour assurer l'étanchéité entre le piston et la tige et entre ledit piston et la paroi interne du cylindre d'amortissement.

Spanish

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Record 7 2008-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
CONT

Prior art fuel elements used in nuclear reactors can be divided into two general classes--flat plate fuel elements and cylindrical rod fuel elements. A requirement for plate fuel elements is that the fuel be metallurgically bonded to the cladding. Fuel elements of this type are conventionally brazed in parallel relation between two side plates.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission

Spanish

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Record 8 2001-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Games
CONT

Table soccer [is played on] a table... with the markings of a soccer field and 11 5-inch plastic figures on each side. Each player... has a row of five men, fixed on a long rod, in the middle, plus a rod with a forward line of three men, one with a defensive line of two men and a goalie. The object is... to kick a solid plastic sphere the size of a Ping-Pong ball into the opposite goal. The first side to score five times wins.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Jeux de société
CONT

Le baby-foot [est un] jeu de café où sont disposés 22 joueurs en acier fixé sur deux fois quatre barres. Inventé en France quelque part au Sud, il se décline en deux versions : avec les poignées en forme de poire et celles cylindriques.

Spanish

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Record 9 2000-06-14

English

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

A heavy-duty steel, T-shaped pipe fitting that is screwed or flanged to the top of a pumping well. The polished rod works through a stuffing box on top of the tee and in the run of the tee to operate a sucker-rod pump in the well. Pumped fluid is discharged through the side opening of the tee.

French

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

Spanish

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Record 10 1998-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

On some early single action revolvers, rod inside a tube attached to side of the barrel and which is used to push, from the inside, a cartridge case out of the cylinder, e. g. Colt Single Action Army revolver.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Sur certains anciens revolvers à simple action, tige à l'intérieur d'un tube monté sur le côté du canon et qui sert à pousser, de l'intérieur, une douille hors du barillet, e.g. le revolver Colt Army à simple action.

OBS

tige d'éjection : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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Record 11 1993-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
CONT

Drifting with the current is a widely used technique in rivers.

CONT

When drift fishing for walleye, it's important to keep your rod tip down and slightly to one side, so that you can set the hook when you feel a tap.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
DEF

Technique qui consiste à laisser voguer l'embarcation, au gré du vent ou du courant, alors que la ligne retenant le leurre ou l'appât traîne à l'arrière.

CONT

La pêche à la dérive est peut-être la meilleure technique pour leurrer le doré.

Spanish

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Record 12 1987-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Baskets and Basketmaking
CONT

Put in handle liners, one on each side of the basket. Wale for four rounds still shaping the ends outwards. Put on a three, four, or five rod border and a follow-on trac border if you like. Cut one piece of handle cane 66 cm(36 in) long, shape into a bow and slype each end. Remove the handle liners and insert the handle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vannerie
CONT

Glissez les cales d'espacement de chaque côté de la corbeille. Torchez quatre tours tout en évasant les extrémités de la corbeille. Tressez une bordure à trois, quatre ou cinq brins et une bordure piquée si vous le désirez. Coupez une tige de rotin pour anses de 66 cm; donnez-lui la forme d'un arc et affilez chaque extrémité. Enlevez les cales d'espacement et introduisez la sous-anse.

Spanish

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Record 13 1985-10-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

The split axle type has the axle bent upwards and split in the centre to enable it to clear obstructions on the ground. This type is used on airplanes such as the Piper PA-22. It is suspended on shock cords wound around a fuselage member which enables the whole assembly to spread when the loads come on it. A strut or tie rod is usually incorporated to brace the structure against side loads.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques

Spanish

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Record 14 1981-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Zoology
CONT

The alligator belongs to the diapsid group of reptiles, in which there are two temporal vacuities on each side. The upper or the supratemporal fossae are the openings in the roof near the posterior end of the skull; and the lower or infratemporal or lateral temporal or lateral temporal fossae are situated immediately behind the orbits from which they are separated by a bony rod, the postorbital bar(...)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Zoologie
CONT

Le type diapside possède fondamentalement deux paires de fosses temporales (supérieures et inférieures) séparées des orbites par la barre orbitaire (faite du post-orbitaire et du jugal). La barre temporale supérieure (faite du post orbitaire et du squamosal) sépare la fosse temporale supérieure de l'inférieure. La barre temporale inférieure (faite du jugal et du quadrato-jugal) ferme ventralement la fosse inférieure.

Spanish

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