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THRUST POINT [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-09-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Special Water Transport
- Maneuvering of Ships
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tugboat
1, record 1, English, tugboat
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tug 2, record 1, English, tug
correct, noun
- towboat 3, record 1, English, towboat
correct
- tow boat 4, record 1, English, tow%20boat
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A comparatively small vessel with powerful engines and constructed in such a way as to be able to manoeuvre easily for towage and/or to assist in salvage operations at sea. 5, record 1, English, - tugboat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tugboats are needed to pull or push large ships in confined waters such as in a harbor area and docks, and they are also needed to tow large ships on long ocean voyages.... They are capable of firefighting and salvage duties and may carry large capacity pumps for these purposes. One important design characteristic of a tugboat is its hull form and propulsion system are designed both for a given free running speed and a high thrust at zero speed. Furthermore, its upper deck layout is dictated by the need to get close into a variety of vessels and by the need to keep the towing point above the longitudinal center of lateral pressure so that a lateral pull has a minimum effect on maneuverability. 6, record 1, English, - tugboat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
towboat; tow boat: Not to be confused with "pusher tug," which can also be referred to as a "towboat." 7, record 1, English, - tugboat
Record 1, Key term(s)
- tug boat
- tug-boat
- tow-boat
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Transports par bateaux spéciaux
- Manœuvre des navires
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- remorqueur
1, record 1, French, remorqueur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bateau remorqueur 2, record 1, French, bateau%20remorqueur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bâtiment conçu pour déplacer d'un point à un autre des bâtiments de navigation dans un port, sur un fleuve, une rivière ou en mer. 3, record 1, French, - remorqueur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de barcos
- Transporte por barcos especiales
- Maniobras de los buques
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- remolque
1, record 1, Spanish, remolque
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- remolcador 2, record 1, Spanish, remolcador
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- reverse thrust lever
1, record 2, English, reverse%20thrust%20lever
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- reverse throttle-lever 2, record 2, English, reverse%20throttle%2Dlever
correct
- thrust reverser lever 2, record 2, English, thrust%20reverser%20lever
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The reverse thrust system provides means of decelerating aircraft during the landing roll, thus reducing landing roll length. The thrust reverser units are attached at the turbine outlet case of each engine.... The reversers are controlled by reverse thrust levers and operated by 13th stage engine bleed air. When not in use, the reversers are held in the locked position by 13th stage air and a mechanical lock. Each engine throttle has an additional handle which is used to actuate the thrust reversers. The reverse thrust lever pivots about a point near to the top of the throttle. If reverse trust is required, the throttle must be retarded to closed and then the reverse thrust lever must be pulled up. Further aft movement of the lever will increase reverse thrust. 3, record 2, English, - reverse%20thrust%20lever
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- manette d'inversion de poussée
1, record 2, French, manette%20d%27inversion%20de%20pouss%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Après le toucher, [le pilote] tira précautionneusement la manette d'inversion de poussée du n° 2 jusqu'à l'inversion maximale. 2, record 2, French, - manette%20d%27inversion%20de%20pouss%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le domaine aéronautique, [...] l'inversion de poussée est un dispositif permettant d'orienter vers l'avant la poussée exercée par un moteur à hélice ou à réaction dans le but de ralentir l'avion et de reduire les distances lors de l'atterrissage. L'inversion de poussée est surtout utilisée sur les avions civils, ou sur les avions militaires qui en sont dérivés (avions de transport, ravitailleurs, etc...), mais elle équipe également quelques avions de combat comme le Tornado ou le SAAB 37 Viggen. 3, record 2, French, - manette%20d%27inversion%20de%20pouss%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
manette : Clef, levier, poignée commandant un mécanisme et que l'on manœuvre à la main. 4, record 2, French, - manette%20d%27inversion%20de%20pouss%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
manette d'inversion de poussée : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance et Opérations aériennes. 5, record 2, French, - manette%20d%27inversion%20de%20pouss%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-10-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mining Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- expulsion 1, record 3, English, expulsion
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the pattern to the outbursts-gradual forward thrust of coal, no expulsion of large quantities of fines-, point to a particular type of gas/coal outburst. 1, record 3, English, - expulsion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- émissions
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9missions
feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- rejets 1, record 3, French, rejets
masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
émissions; rejets : pluriels d'usage. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9missions
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explotación minera
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- expulsión
1, record 3, Spanish, expulsi%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-03-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
- Spacecraft
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- separation velocity
1, record 4, English, separation%20velocity
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The velocity at which a space vehicle is moving when some part or section is separated from it. 2, record 4, English, - separation%20velocity
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the spin table rpm has been verified and the proper point in the parking orbit has been reached, redundant, debris-free, explosive bolt cutters are fired upon command from the electrical ASE(airborne support equipment) to separate the band clamp(which is mechanically retained on the spin table), and the springs provide the thrust to attain a separation velocity of approximately 3 feet per second. 3, record 4, English, - separation%20velocity
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
- Engins spatiaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vitesse de séparation
1, record 4, French, vitesse%20de%20s%C3%A9paration
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces deux parties sont reliées par un dispositif pyrotechnique et des ressorts montés à l'intérieur de la partie inférieure pour imprimer une vitesse de séparation à la partie supérieure. 2, record 4, French, - vitesse%20de%20s%C3%A9paration
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-08-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Dams and Causeways
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- gravity dam
1, record 5, English, gravity%20dam
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solid masonry dam with a transverse cross section approximately triangular in shape, which depends on its own weight for stability against overturning or horizontal movement. 2, record 5, English, - gravity%20dam
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Its mass is such that the horizontal water thrust on the upstream face is transmitted to a point within its foundation, usually within the middle third. 2, record 5, English, - gravity%20dam
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Barrages et chaussées
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- barrage poids
1, record 5, French, barrage%20poids
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- barrage-poids 2, record 5, French, barrage%2Dpoids
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barrage en béton, à profil triangulaire, résistant à la poussée de l'eau par son poids. 2, record 5, French, - barrage%20poids
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Presas y calzadas elevadas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- presa de gravedad
1, record 5, Spanish, presa%20de%20gravedad
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Construcción voluminosa que opone al empuje del agua su propio peso. 1, record 5, Spanish, - presa%20de%20gravedad
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-12-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fencing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- quarte
1, record 6, English, quarte
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- carte 2, record 6, English, carte
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The fourth position(of thrust or parry) in which the hand is turned nails up, and the point of the weapon is about eye level. 2, record 6, English, - quarte
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hand supinated, point of blade above belt, protects inside high. 3, record 6, English, - quarte
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Escrime
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- quarte
1, record 6, French, quarte
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- parade de quarte 2, record 6, French, parade%20de%20quarte
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La quatrième des huit positions classiques d'attaque ou de parade, dans la ligne haute et la ligne du dedans. 3, record 6, French, - quarte
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La main à gauche légèrement tournée, les ongles en dessus, la pointe plus haute que la main. 4, record 6, French, - quarte
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esgrima
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuarta
1, record 6, Spanish, cuarta
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-09-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Maiden Point Formation
1, record 7, English, Maiden%20Point%20Formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 7, English, - Maiden%20Point%20Formation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Hare Bay klippe at the northern end of Great Northern Peninsula contains thrust slices of Maiden Point and Goose Cove Formations whose ages are unknown but are probably partly Cambrian. 3, record 7, English, - Maiden%20Point%20Formation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- formation de Maiden Point
1, record 7, French, formation%20de%20Maiden%20Point
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 7, French, - formation%20de%20Maiden%20Point
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 7, French, - formation%20de%20Maiden%20Point
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le klippe de Hare Bay, à l'extrémité nord de la péninsule Great Northern, renferme des lames de charriage des formations de Maiden Point et de Goose Cove (Cooper, 1937) dont on ignore l'âge, mais qui probablement datent en partie du Cambrien. 3, record 7, French, - formation%20de%20Maiden%20Point
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-09-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Goose Cove Formation
1, record 8, English, Goose%20Cove%20Formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 8, English, - Goose%20Cove%20Formation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Hare Bay Klippe at the northern end of Great Northern Peninsula contains thrust slices of Maiden Point et Goose Cove Formations(Cooper, 1937). 3, record 8, English, - Goose%20Cove%20Formation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Located in southeastern Canada. 4, record 8, English, - Goose%20Cove%20Formation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- formation de Goose Cove
1, record 8, French, formation%20de%20Goose%20Cove
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 8, French, - formation%20de%20Goose%20Cove
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 8, French, - formation%20de%20Goose%20Cove
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le klippe de Hare Bay, à l'extrémité nord de la péninsule Great Northern, renferme des lames de charriage des formations de Maiden Point et de Goose Cove (Cooper, 1937). 3, record 8, French, - formation%20de%20Goose%20Cove
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-04-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chiropractic
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- recoil adjustment 1, record 9, English, recoil%20adjustment
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- recoil thrust 2, record 9, English, recoil%20thrust
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a recoil thrust. A sudden tricep contraction produces elbow extension which generates a force through the contact point(e. g. pisiform)... followed immediately by a pectoralis contraction which creates the recoil effect. 2, record 9, English, - recoil%20adjustment
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The patient is in a neutral position, at rest and relaxed. The thrust is a dynamic adjustive thrust given in a specific direction with a specific depth, high velocity, and low amplitude. 3, record 9, English, - recoil%20adjustment
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chiropratique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ajustement de recoil
1, record 9, French, ajustement%20de%20recoil
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une pression, un brusque relâchement, c'est le recoil de Palmer [...] 2, record 9, French, - ajustement%20de%20recoil
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-02-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- four point contact ball bearing 1, record 10, English, four%20point%20contact%20ball%20bearing
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Four point contact ball bearings and spherical roller thrust bearings should only be considered where axial loads predominate. 1, record 10, English, - four%20point%20contact%20ball%20bearing
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- roulement à quatre points de contact 1, record 10, French, roulement%20%C3%A0%20quatre%20points%20de%20contact
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque la poussée axiale prédomine, on peut utiliser des roulements à quatre points de contact ou des butées à rotule sur rouleaux. 1, record 10, French, - roulement%20%C3%A0%20quatre%20points%20de%20contact
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1979-08-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Cranes (Hoisting and Lifting)
- Cranes (Construction Sites)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- shipper shaft 1, record 11, English, shipper%20shaft
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Shaft near center of shovel boom, which acts as pivot point of dipper stick as its angle and thrust positions are changed, and on which is mounted dipper stick crowding and retracting mechanism of the boom. 1, record 11, English, - shipper%20shaft
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Grues (Levage)
- Grues (Chantiers)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- arbre d'articulation de la flèche 1, record 11, French, arbre%20d%27articulation%20de%20la%20fl%C3%A8che
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Arbre situé près du centre de la flèche d'une pelle, servant de point d'articulation du bras du godet lorsque son angle et sa traction varient, et sur lequel est monté le mécanisme de creusage du bras de godet et le mécanisme de rappel de la flèche. 1, record 11, French, - arbre%20d%27articulation%20de%20la%20fl%C3%A8che
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Keyboard Instruments
- String Instruments
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- carriage 1, record 12, English, carriage
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- carriage lever 1, record 12, English, carriage%20lever
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
E. the key, pivoted at the pivot point, raises the--. This carries the hopper(...) the tip of which imparts the thrust to hammer [1--] 1, record 12, English, - carriage
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à clavier
- Instruments de musique à cordes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- grand levier 1, record 12, French, grand%20levier
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
E.fig. La touche dont le point de bascule est en A, agit sur le mécanisme par l'intermédiaire du pilote articulé [ dans la touche ] et dans le --. 1, record 12, French, - grand%20levier
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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