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Record 1 2025-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clocks, Watches and Bells
DEF

A watch with the seconds hand at the centre of the watch, a movement which requires a supplementary third wheel and fourth pinion.

Key term(s)
  • sweep seconds watch
  • sweep-second watch
  • sweep second watch

French

Domaine(s)
  • Horlogerie et sonnerie

Spanish

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Record 2 2024-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
  • Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
CONT

A motorcycle centre stand makes work such as cleaning or lubricating the chain much easier. It also simplifies any necessary maintenance work and is a great aid... to remove [the] rear wheel.

Key term(s)
  • center stand

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
  • Motos et motoneiges
CONT

La béquille centrale est un accessoire articulé sur un axe avec ressort de rappel, destiné à permettre à un deux-roues, comme une moto ou un cyclomoteur, de rester en position droite à l'arrêt, sans un point d'appui extérieur.

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Road Transport
DEF

The difference between the speed of the wheel centre in the direction of the wheel centre plane... and the circumferential wheel speed... in relation to [the wheel centre plane].

OBS

In braking mechanics, the braking slip characterizes the relation of the circumferential wheel speed to the linear speed of the wheel centre(in most cases equal to the vehicle speed).

OBS

braking slip: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Transport routier
DEF

Différence entre la vitesse du centre de la roue dans la direction du plan médian de la roue [...] et la vitesse tangentielle de la roue [...] par rapport à [le plan médian de la roue].

OBS

Dans la mécanique du freinage, le glissement au freinage caractérise la relation entre la vitesse tangentielle de la roue et la vitesse linéaire du centre de la roue (égale dans la plupart des cas à la vitesse du véhicule).

OBS

glissement; glissement au freinage : termes normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
  • Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
  • Transporte por carretera
DEF

Diferencia entre la velocidad del centro de la rueda en dirección del plano del centro de la rueda [...] y la velocidad circunferencial de la rueda [...] con relación [al plano del centro de la rueda].

OBS

En la mecánica del frenado, el deslizamiento del frenado caracteriza la relación entre la velocidad circunferencial de la rueda y la velocidad lineal del centro de la rueda (en la mayoría de casos igual a la velocidad del vehículo).

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Record 4 2017-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Transport
CONT

Wheel Track. Riding in the centre of the lane should be avoided due to the oil slick that accumulate due to cars-it is slippery. You should either ride on the left hand side of the oil slick(left wheel track) or right hand side(right wheel track).

PHR

left wheel track, right wheel track

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport routier
PHR

bande de roulement de droite, bande de roulement de gauche

Spanish

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Record 5 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Trailers and Hauling
CONT

... the coupling process … There is a horseshoe-shaped structure at the back of tractor or towing portion of the tractor-trailer rig known as the "fifth wheel" that the driver must carefully line up on a flat surface with a "king pin" … Once properly coupled, the surface of the semi-trailer(with the kingpin at the centre) rotates against surface of the fixed fifth wheel, which does not rotate. One of the mistakes that can occur when the towing vehicle is not properly lined up with the semi-trailer on a level surface is referred to as a "high hook, "where the king pin is not at its proper place on the fifth wheel(i. e. too far forward on the assembly) that if then taken onto the road can disconnect during transit with potentially catastrophic consequences.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Remorques et remorquage

Spanish

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Record 6 2013-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Ceramics (Industries)
DEF

A craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter’s wheel [or throw] and bakes them it a kiln.

CONT

There are many techniques in use for throwing ceramic containers, although this is a typical procedure : a round, moist lump of clay body is thrown down onto the wheel head or a bat attached to it. The lump is made even and forced to the centre of the wheel by applying pressure with the hands. The thrower finds the center of the clay by moving a thumb across the lump until no more friction is felt.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Céramique (Industries)
DEF

Ouvrier (ouvrière) qui travaille sur un tour.

CONT

Les diplômés du CAP [certificat d'aptitude professionnelle] deviennent tourneurs en céramique [...] La majorité des emplois se trouvent chez des petits artisans céramistes. [...] Quand l'entreprise compte plusieurs personnes, le tourneur travaille en collaboration avec un décorateur en céramique.

Spanish

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Record 7 2007-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

A wheel so constructed that the centre line of the rim is located outboard of the attachment face of the disc.

OBS

outset wheel: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Roue conçue de telle manière que l'axe de la jante se situe à l'extérieur par rapport à la face d'appui du disque.

OBS

roue à déport externe : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 8 2006-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

[A] wheel designed in such a way that its rim is joined to the centre member by a series of wire spokes.

Key term(s)
  • wire-spoke wheel

French

Domaine(s)
  • Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)

Spanish

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Record 9 2006-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Motorized Sports
  • Cycling
DEF

An automobile wheel held for emergency use.

OBS

wheel : A round frame or disk that can turn on a pin or shaft in its centre.

OBS

While touring, a cyclist unaccompanied by a tour van will usually bring a "spare tire" (called a "spare") and an air pump instead of a "spare wheel" (also called a "spare").

OBS

The term "spare" means a "spare wheel" in competitive cycling and a "spare tire" in touring.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Camionnage
  • Sports motorisés
  • Cyclisme
DEF

En sport cycliste, roue que l'équipe de soutien emporte en réserve dans le convoi d'approvisionnement pour un remplacement rapide en cas de crevaison. En déplacement sur route, roue de réserve pouvant servir en cas de crevaison.

OBS

Par «roue» on entend le disque complet avec rayons ou centre plein (pour certaines épreuves), bandage et pneu déjà gonflé, qui se pose rapidement en cas de crevaison au cours d'une course cycliste. La roue de rechange d'un véhicule automobile est aussi appelée «petite roue» vu qu'elle ne sert que de dépannage en attendant le remplacement adéquat du pneu endommagé.

OBS

En randonnée, un cycliste non accompagné d'un convoi d'approvisionnement emporte habituellement un «pneu de rechange» (appelé «rechange») et une pompe à air; en compétition cycliste, le convoi transporte plusieurs roues de rechange, plus faciles à remplacer qu'un pneu seul.

OBS

Le terme «rechange» signifie une roue de rechange en sport cycliste et un pneu de rechange en randonnée cycliste.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Deportes motorizados
  • Ciclismo
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Record 10 2003-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clay Working Methods (Ceramics)
DEF

The act of shaping ceramic ware on a rotating potter's wheel by placing a ball(bat) of clay in the centre of the wheel and then, by pressure of the hands and tools, forming it into the desired shape.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques de la céramique
DEF

Suite d'opérations selon lesquelles une balle d'argile mise sur le tour est modifiée jusqu'à l'obtention de la forme désirée.

Spanish

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Record 11 2002-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Descriptive Geometry
  • Gears and Friction Wheels
DEF

Half the algebraic difference between the reference diameter and the pitch diameter.

OBS

It is equal to the specified centre distance, minus half of the sum of the reference diameter of the worm and the pitch diameter of the wheel.

OBS

Terminology of worm gear geometry.

OBS

profile shift: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géométrie descriptive
  • Engrenages et roues de friction
DEF

Demi-différence algébrique entre le diamètre de référence et le diamètre de fonctionnement de la roue.

OBS

[Le déport] est la différence, positive ou négative, entre l'entraxe de l'engrenage et la demi-somme du diamètre de référence de la vis et du diamètre de fonctionnement de la roue.

OBS

Terminologie de la géométrie des engrenages à vis.

OBS

déport : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 12 2002-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
  • Plastics Industry
  • Aeroindustry
DEF

A shaft formed with alternating longitudinal grooves and ribs, engaging corresponding shapes in the centre of a wheel or the like, to allow endwise movement of the latter while the drive is continuously transmitted.

DEF

a splined shaft; specif: one having a number of equally spaced grooves cut in the shaft so as to form a series of projecting keys and fitting into an internally grooved cylindrical member.

Key term(s)
  • grooved shaft
  • serrated shaft
  • fluted shaft

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
  • Industrie des plastiques
  • Constructions aéronautiques
OBS

L'équivalent français est recommandé par l'Office de la langue française.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ejes, muñones y placas giratorias (Componentes mecánicos)
  • Industria de plásticos
  • Industria aeronáutica
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Record 13 1999-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
  • Forestry Operations
CONT

Length measuring is accomplished by means of a steel measuring wheel, which is located in the centre of the harvester head between the feed rollers, and is applied under constant hydraulic pressure against the tree as it is fed through the head by the feed rollers. This measuring wheel is connected directly to a circular optical encoder disc located in the pulse emitter unit which, in turn, is wired to the computer. Figure 2 shows the location of these components on the harvester head.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
  • Exploitation forestière
CONT

Le mesurage de la longueur s'effectue grâce à une roue de mesurage en acier, située au centre de la tête d'abattage-ébranchage, entre les rouleaux d'alimentation, qui, par une pression hydraulique constante, est maintenue en contact sur le tronc lorsque celui-ci est poussé vers la tête d'ébranchage par les rouleaux d'alimentation. Cette roue de mesurage est reliée directement à un disque encodeur optique circulaire placé dans le bloc émetteur d'impulsions, qui, à son tour, est branché sur l'ordinateur.

Spanish

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Record 14 1993-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Site Equipment
  • Earthmoving
CONT

Drive system... Front wheel drive... All wheel drive... Centre axle drive.

OBS

Tractor-scrapers and dumpers terminology.

OBS

Centre axle drive: Term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de chantier
  • Terrassement
CONT

Transmission [...] Roues motrices avant [...] Toutes roues motrices [...] Transmission par l'essieu central.

OBS

Terminologie des décapeuses et des tombereaux.

OBS

Termes normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 15 1987-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ground Equipment (Airports)
CONT

The SAAB Friction Tester (SFT) ... was acquired in May 1985 ... in order to determine whether rubber build-up should be removed from a runway.

OBS

Surface Friction Tester(SFT). The SFT is a friction test device built into an automobile. It uses a fifth wheel with a constant slip.... The fifth wheel is lowered from its retracted position under the luggage compartment of the car when measuring.... The forces acting on the measuring wheel as a result of the friction are measured and the information processed in a mini-computer located in a centre console below the dashboard in the car.

OBS

SAAB : Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget (Swedish automobile manufacturer; acronym used as name of its car).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de piste (Aéroports)
OBS

SAAB : Société de construction automobile suédoise.

Spanish

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Record 16 1987-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ground Equipment (Airports)
CONT

Surface friction tester(SFT). The SFT is a friction device built into an automobile. It uses a fifth wheel with a constant slip.... The fifth wheel is lowered from its retracted position under the luggage compartment of the car when measuring.... The forces acting on the measuring wheel as a result of the friction are measured and the information processed in a mini-computer located in a centre console below the dashboard in the car.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de piste (Aéroports)

Spanish

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Record 17 1987-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
  • Aircraft Airframe
CONT

Inspect :... Top surface of centre wing box section, horizontal pressure panel above wheel wells..., as possible around acoustic blanket.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
OBS

panneau étanche : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9.

Spanish

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Record 18 1986-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
CONT

Inspect :... Top surface of centre wing box section-horizontal pressure panel above wheel wells..., as possible around acoustic blanket.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
CONT

Fuselage (...) Déposer l'habillage et les panneaux d'insonorisation notamment au droit des cadres 9 et 11 (...)

OBS

panneau d'insonorisation : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9.

Spanish

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Record 19 1986-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Metallurgy - General
OBS

(centre lathe; tool, tool room; axle; crank, crank shaft; gun; hub; wheel and tyre; roll; brass, bronze, aluminum, etc.) capstan lathe, turret lathe operator finisher, fitter and turner(general hand; cock work)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Métallurgie générale
OBS

tourneur outilleur tourneur sur matrices

Spanish

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Record 20 1981-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roads
OBS

Cracks at or near the centre of the wheel track.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies de circulation
OBS

Fissure suivant un tracé à peu près confondu avec la trace des roues.

Spanish

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Record 21 1981-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Transport
OBS

The maximum distance from the centre of the seating of the fifth wheel coupling pin to the bearing plane. This point is situated in the horizontal plane touching the upper part of the seat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport routier
OBS

Distance maximale du centre du logement du pivot d'attelage au plan d'appui. Ce point est situé dans le plan horizontal touchant la partie supérieure de la sellette.

Spanish

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Record 22 1981-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Transport
OBS

The distance from the vertical axis passing through the centre of the seating on the towing vehicle for the fifth wheel coupling pin to the vertical plane passing through the axis of the rear wheel of the towing vehicle, perpendicular to the longitudinal median plane(of the vehicle).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport routier
OBS

Distance entre l'axe vertical passant par le centre du logement du pivot d'attelage placé sur le véhicule tracteur, et le plan vertical, contenant l'axe de la roue arrière du véhicule tracteur, perpendiculaire au plan longitudinal médian (du véhicule).

Spanish

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Record 23 1981-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Transport
OBS

The distance from the vertical axis passing through the centre of the seating on the towing vehicle for the fifth wheel coupling pin to the vertical plane perpendicular to the longitudinal median plane(of the vehicle) and touching the front end of the vehicle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport routier
OBS

Distance entre l'axe vertical passant par le centre du logement du pivot d'attelage sur la sellette placé sur le véhicule tracteur et le plan vertical perpendiculaire au plan longitudinal médian (du véhicule) et touchant la partie avant du véhicule.

Spanish

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Record 24 1981-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Transport
OBS

NOTE For towing vehicles with two or more rear axles, the distance is measured to the vertical plane passing through the centre line of the rearmost wheel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport routier
OBS

NOTE Pour les véhicules tracteurs à deux essieux arrière ou plus, cette distance est mesurée jusqu'au plan vertical contenant l'axe de la roue la plus arrière.

Spanish

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Record 25 1981-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
OBS

A passenger car in which the centre of the steering wheel is in the forward quarter of the vehicle's total length(including bumpers and over-riders, if any).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
OBS

Voiture particulière où le centre de la commande de direction se trouve dans le premier quart de la longueur totale du véhicule (y compris les pare-chocs et leurs sabots s'ils existent).

Spanish

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