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SIDE SPRING [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- after capstan
1, record 1, English, after%20capstan
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In an anchorage where there is little or no current or tidal stream, and in reasonably calm weather, a ship may be pointed to lie at an angle with the line of her cable by putting a spring on her cable. First heave in a shackle or so of cable. Now lead a hawser [...] out through the aftermost quarter fairlead, then for’ard and outboard of all, and shackle it with a joggle shackle to the cable outboard of the hawsepipe, thereby forming a spring. Then belay the hawser and veer the cable, and the ship's head should pay off away from the side on which the spring is rove until pointing in the required direction. Alternatively the hawser may be brought to an after capstan and hove in as the cable is veered. 2, record 1, English, - after%20capstan
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cabestan arrière
1, record 1, French, cabestan%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-12-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- spring overturn
1, record 2, English, spring%20overturn
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- spring turnover 2, record 2, English, spring%20turnover
correct
- spring circulation 3, record 2, English, spring%20circulation
- spring over-turn 4, record 2, English, spring%20over%2Dturn
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Normal thermal stratification of a pond, if it is to occur, generally begins in May or early June and ends in September or early October. Ponds can stratify because water attains maximum density at 39°F. It becomes less dense(lighter in weight) both above and below 39°F. Soon after the ice melts in the early spring, the water temperature throughout the pond rises to 32°F. Winds blowing across the pond's surface cause the water to pile up on the downwind side. The water moves downward, across the pond bottom, to the upwind side. The entire pond begins to circulate from top to bottom, maintaining a uniform temperature. As long as winds are strong enough, the pond temperature will remain uniform, even as the pond begins to warm during spring. This is a period known as "spring overturn. " 5, record 2, English, - spring%20overturn
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
When surface water reaches 39 degrees in spring, it becomes heavier than the water immediately below it and therefore sinks. The downward movement of surface water forces water in the deeper parts of the lake upward. The resulting circulation of water is called spring turnover. Spring winds also help promote water circulation. 2, record 2, English, - spring%20overturn
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
turnover: A phenomenon usually occurring in spring and fall because of the increase in density of water above and below the temperature of minimum density. In the spring, as the surface of the water warms above the freezing point, the water increases in density, becomes heavier, and tends to sink, producing vertical currents, while in the fall, as the surface water becomes colder and therefore heavier, it also tends to sink. Also see overturning. 6, record 2, English, - spring%20overturn
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
spring overturn: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’environnement” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 7, record 2, English, - spring%20overturn
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- renversement printanier
1, record 2, French, renversement%20printanier
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- brassage de printemps 1, record 2, French, brassage%20de%20printemps
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
renversement printanier; brassage de printemps : termes extraits du «Glossaire de l’environnement» et reproduits avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 2, French, - renversement%20printanier
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-06-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Springs (Mechanical Components)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- full loop at side
1, record 3, English, full%20loop%20at%20side
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A circular hook formed at the side of the coil circle of a helical extension spring. 1, record 3, English, - full%20loop%20at%20side
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
full loop at side: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 3, English, - full%20loop%20at%20side
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Ressorts (Composants mécaniques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- boucle fermée latérale
1, record 3, French, boucle%20ferm%C3%A9e%20lat%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crochet circulaire formé sur le côté du cercle d'une spire d'un ressort de traction hélicoïdal. 1, record 3, French, - boucle%20ferm%C3%A9e%20lat%C3%A9rale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
boucle fermée latérale : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 3, French, - boucle%20ferm%C3%A9e%20lat%C3%A9rale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-03-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Architecture
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- corbel
1, record 4, English, corbel
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a piece of stone, wood, or metal, often in the form of a bracket, projecting from the side of a wall and serving to support a cornice, the spring of an arch, etc. 2, record 4, English, - corbel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A projecting block, usually of stone, supporting a beam or other horizontal member. 3, record 4, English, - corbel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 DEF
A projection, usually of stone but occasionally of brick or iron, built into a wall and projecting from its face, as a bracket to support a beam or a roof-truss. 4, record 4, English, - corbel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bracket [...] In classical architecture it is usually called an ancon, a console, or a modillion; in medieval building, a corbel; in modern construction, a cantilever. 4, record 4, English, - corbel
Record 4, Key term(s)
- ancon
- modillion
- console
- bracket
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Architecture
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- corbeau
1, record 4, French, corbeau
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pierre, pièce de bois ou de métal en saillie sur l'aplomb d'un parement, destinée à supporter un linteau, une corniche ... 2, record 4, French, - corbeau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Support en bois, en pierre ou en métal encastré dans une maçonnerie et formant saillie sur son parement, pour porter un balcon, une corniche, une naissance de voûte, un linteau, un pan de bois, une poutre, etc. L'élément ainsi soutenu est dit en encorbellement. 3, record 4, French, - corbeau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La console se différencie du corbeau par le fait qu'elle est sensiblement plus haute que large, et qu'elle porte sur plusieurs assises de pierre. 3, record 4, French, - corbeau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- can
1, record 4, Spanish, can
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieza corta de madera o piedra que sobresale de un muro y sirve de apoyo a otro elemento estructural. 1, record 4, Spanish, - can
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-11-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Posey mitt. Protects patients by limiting their hand activity. Adjustable strap attached to mill and side rail of spring determines amount of movement allowed. 1, record 5, English, - mitt
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mitaine
1, record 5, French, mitaine
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les mitaines de Posey empêchent le malade de retirer ses tubes, de se gratter ou de se blesser. 1, record 5, French, - mitaine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-11-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hydraulic service cart
1, record 6, English, hydraulic%20service%20cart
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hydraulic system reservoirs are serviced through a hydraulic service panel(pressure and return quick disconnects) located behind a door in each side of the aft fuselage, below the engine pylons. A hydraulic service cart, capable of providing fluid under pressure, is required for system servicing. Servicing is accomplished through a spring loaded manual fill valve controlled from the hydraulic system servicing panel. The valve must be held open, in order to discourage overfilling. 2, record 6, English, - hydraulic%20service%20cart
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chariot de remplissage
1, record 6, French, chariot%20de%20remplissage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chariot de remplissage : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 2, record 6, French, - chariot%20de%20remplissage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-06-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hammer spring
1, record 7, English, hammer%20spring
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Since the action of cocking the hammer is completed by the side, the LEM system eliminates any difficulty the user may experience with hammer spring resistance. 2, record 7, English, - hammer%20spring
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Tir (Sports)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ressort de chien
1, record 7, French, ressort%20de%20chien
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- ressort du chien 2, record 7, French, ressort%20du%20chien
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- muelle del vástago
1, record 7, Spanish, muelle%20del%20v%C3%A1stago
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- muelle percutor 1, record 7, Spanish, muelle%20percutor
correct, masculine noun
- muelle real 1, record 7, Spanish, muelle%20real
correct, masculine noun
- resorte del martillo 2, record 7, Spanish, resorte%20del%20martillo
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-01-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- valley spring
1, record 8, English, valley%20spring
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of depression spring issuing from the side of a valley at the outcrop of the water table. 2, record 8, English, - valley%20spring
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- source de rupture de pente
1, record 8, French, source%20de%20rupture%20de%20pente
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- source de vallée 2, record 8, French, source%20de%20vall%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Source due à un brusque changement de pente sur le versant d'une vallée d'érosion. 1, record 8, French, - source%20de%20rupture%20de%20pente
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les sources de vallée [...] résultent de l'arrivée au jour d'une nappe phréatique recoupée par une vallée [...] 2, record 8, French, - source%20de%20rupture%20de%20pente
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-12-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Animal Care Equipment (Farm equipment)
- Horse Husbandry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- circular metal curry comb
1, record 9, English, circular%20metal%20curry%20comb
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Curry Comb. Lacquered spring steel blades have sharp teeth on one side, rounded on other. Reversible with 4 circular bands and formed handle. 2, record 9, English, - circular%20metal%20curry%20comb
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Soins aux animaux (Matériel agricole)
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- étrille circulaire
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9trille%20circulaire
see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comporte un manche et généralement quatre lames de métal recourbées, il est réversible. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9trille%20circulaire
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il y a aussi des étrilles en caoutchouc et en plastique. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%A9trille%20circulaire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-09-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mining Dangers and Mine Safety
- Ore Extraction and Transport
- Elevators
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- safety catch
1, record 10, English, safety%20catch
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- safety catch of cage 2, record 10, English, safety%20catch%20of%20cage
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A safety appliance which transfers the weight of the cage onto the guides if the winding rope breaks. 3, record 10, English, - safety%20catch
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An important safety feature of the skip and the cage is a device that stops them if the hoist cable fails. When failure occurs, a spring releases a set of safety catches that engage the wooden guides along each side of the skip or cage, thereby stopping it. 4, record 10, English, - safety%20catch
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière (dangers et sécurité)
- Extraction et transport du minerai
- Ascenseurs et monte-charge
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- parachute
1, record 10, French, parachute
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- arrête-cuffat 2, record 10, French, arr%C3%AAte%2Dcuffat
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] appareil destiné à empêcher la chute de la cage dans un puits de mine en cas de rupture des câbles. 3, record 10, French, - parachute
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'organe principal de ces appareils est un système de griffes qui sont relevées par la tension du câble, et qui, en cas de rupture de celui-ci, viennent s'implanter avec force sur les guides de la cage. 3, record 10, French, - parachute
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cuffat : Benne à remonter le charbon. 4, record 10, French, - parachute
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cuffat : Tonneau ou panier employé pour la descente du personnel ou pour la remontée du charbon. 5, record 10, French, - parachute
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-10-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Suspension Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Springs (Mechanical Components)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- helper spring
1, record 11, English, helper%20spring
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- auxiliary spring 1, record 11, English, auxiliary%20spring
correct
- shock absorbing mount 2, record 11, English, shock%20absorbing%20mount
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Single axle shock absorber, seated on the rear main spring, which comes into play only in loaded conditions. 1, record 11, English, - helper%20spring
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The helper spring makes contact with the rear plates attached to the side rails only when the deflection of the suspension exceeds a given point, i. e. when a given load weight is exceeded. 1, record 11, English, - helper%20spring
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Suspension (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Ressorts (Composants mécaniques)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- ressort auxiliaire
1, record 11, French, ressort%20auxiliaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ressort de suspension d'essieu simple reposant sur le ressort principal arrière, qui ne travaille que lorsque le véhicule est en charge. 1, record 11, French, - ressort%20auxiliaire
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ressort auxiliaire ne prend contact avec des patins fixés aux longerons qu'au-delà d'une certaine déflection, donc d'une certaine charge. 1, record 11, French, - ressort%20auxiliaire
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Suspensión (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Resortes (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- muelle auxiliar
1, record 11, Spanish, muelle%20auxiliar
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Resorte de suspensión de eje simple apoyado en el resorte trasero principal que sólo actúa cuando el vehículo está cargado. 1, record 11, Spanish, - muelle%20auxiliar
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El resorte auxiliar colocado sobre el resorte principal sólo toca las zapatas fijadas a los largueros cuando el peso de la carga lo hace descender lo suficiente. 1, record 11, Spanish, - muelle%20auxiliar
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-05-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- wheel lock
1, record 12, English, wheel%20lock
correct, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Firing mechanism of muzzle-loading firearms wherein a flint strikes upon a revolving, knurled spring loaded steel wheel to create sparks that ignite the priming powder contained in the pan. See also "side lock action". 1, record 12, English, - wheel%20lock
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 12, English, - wheel%20lock
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- platine à rouet
1, record 12, French, platine%20%C3%A0%20rouet
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mécanisme de mise de feu d'armes à feu à chargement par la bouche, dans lequel le silex frappe sur une molette actionnée par ressort pour produire des étincelles servant à allumer le pulvérin contenu dans le bassinet. Voir aussi "mécanisme à platine". 1, record 12, French, - platine%20%C3%A0%20rouet
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 12, French, - platine%20%C3%A0%20rouet
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1989-07-07
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Interiors
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- overhead baggage compartment
1, record 13, English, overhead%20baggage%20compartment
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- overhead stowage bin 1, record 13, English, overhead%20stowage%20bin
correct
- overhead baggage rack 1, record 13, English, overhead%20baggage%20rack
correct
- overhead bin 2, record 13, English, overhead%20bin
correct
- overhead locker 1, record 13, English, overhead%20locker
correct
- storage rack 3, record 13, English, storage%20rack
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We’ve almost doubled the storage space per passenger in the new Executive Class by replacing smaller side bins with larger overhead bins. [Air Canada brochure, spring 1989]. 2, record 13, English, - overhead%20baggage%20compartment
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement intérieur des aéronefs
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- porte-bagages
1, record 13, French, porte%2Dbagages
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1982-03-18
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Springs (Mechanical Components)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- side spring 1, record 14, English, side%20spring
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- longitudinal spring 1, record 14, English, longitudinal%20spring
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FIST. Spring helical(...) side(12-08-003) Syn. : longitudinal spring(SELL 32, 612). 1, record 14, English, - side%20spring
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Ressorts (Composants mécaniques)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- ressort longitudinal 1, record 14, French, ressort%20longitudinal
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SELL 32 612. 1, record 14, French, - ressort%20longitudinal
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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