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WIPER ARM [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-06-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wiper blade
1, record 1, English, wiper%20blade
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- windshield wiper blade 2, record 1, English, windshield%20wiper%20blade
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Be sure the wiper blade is in good condition and has adequate arm pressure to sweep snow and sleet off. 3, record 1, English, - wiper%20blade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wiper blade: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - wiper%20blade
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- balai d'essuie-glace
1, record 1, French, balai%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- lame d'essuie-glace 2, record 1, French, lame%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- raclette d'essuie-glace 2, record 1, French, raclette%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accessoire d'automobile, bras métallique muni d'une lame de caoutchouc et actionné par un moteur électrique, qui sert à appuyer les gouttes d'eau tombées (pluie) ou projetées (lave-glaces) sur le pare-brise, la vitre arrière. 3, record 1, French, - balai%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vérifiez l'état et l'alignement des balais d'essuie-glace. 4, record 1, French, - balai%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 5, record 1, French, - balai%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 6, record 1, French, - balai%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
balai d'essuie-glace; lame d'essuie-glace; raclette d'essuie-glace : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 6, record 1, French, - balai%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Accesorios para vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- escobilla de limpiaparabrisas
1, record 1, Spanish, escobilla%20de%20limpiaparabrisas
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- escobilla 2, record 1, Spanish, escobilla
correct, feminine noun
- rasqueta del limpiaparabrisas 3, record 1, Spanish, rasqueta%20del%20limpiaparabrisas
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El limpiaparabrisas consta generalmente de dos escobillas acopladas -una para cada lado del parabrisas- que son unas láminas de caucho cuyo borde libre ajusta en la superficie del cristal y la barre con movimiento alterno y semicircular. 2, record 1, Spanish, - escobilla%20de%20limpiaparabrisas
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-03-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- motion converter
1, record 2, English, motion%20converter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The converter assembly is a motion converter, which converts the circular motion of the motor to the oscillating motion required by the windshield wiper arm. 2, record 2, English, - motion%20converter
Record 2, Key term(s)
- motion convertor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- convertisseur de mouvement
1, record 2, French, convertisseur%20de%20mouvement
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Essuie-glace. 2, record 2, French, - convertisseur%20de%20mouvement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wiper arm pressure
1, record 3, English, wiper%20arm%20pressure
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An ultra-flat blade design offers excellent wiping quality with optimized aerodynamics and aero-acoustics.... The design provides uniform wiper arm pressure along the entire length of the blade and an anti-lift spoiler system assures improved wiping at higher speeds with reduced vibration and wind noise-more then 3 decibels quieter than conventional wipers. 1, record 3, English, - wiper%20arm%20pressure
Record 3, Key term(s)
- windshield wiper arm pressure
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pression du porte-balai d'essuie-glace
1, record 3, French, pression%20du%20porte%2Dbalai%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pression exercée sur un pare-brise par un porte-balais d'essuie-glace. 2, record 3, French, - pression%20du%20porte%2Dbalai%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 3, record 3, French, - pression%20du%20porte%2Dbalai%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 3, French, - pression%20du%20porte%2Dbalai%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record 3, Key term(s)
- pression du porte-balais d'essuie-glace
- pression du porte-balai d'essuie-glaces
- pression du porte-balais d'essuie-glaces
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wiper linkage
1, record 4, English, wiper%20linkage
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
You turn on your wipers, and one of the wipers does nothing or moves in a much slower or jerkier manner than the other.... The probable causes are : 1. The wiper linkage is worn or disconnected. 2. The wiper arm doesn’t fit the drive arm properly. 1, record 4, English, - wiper%20linkage
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- timonerie d'essuie-glace
1, record 4, French, timonerie%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des tiges et des bras reliant le moteur d'essuie-glace au bras d'essuie-glace. 2, record 4, French, - timonerie%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 3, record 4, French, - timonerie%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 4, French, - timonerie%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- wiper drive arm
1, record 5, English, wiper%20drive%20arm
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- windshield wiper drive arm 1, record 5, English, windshield%20wiper%20drive%20arm
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When either forward windshield panel is to be removed, windshield wiper drive arm... must be either raised or removed... 1, record 5, English, - wiper%20drive%20arm
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bras d'essuie-glace
1, record 5, French, bras%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bras [d'essuie-glace], équipé d'un racleur, est fixé sur l'arbre de sortie du convertisseur. 1, record 5, French, - bras%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 2, record 5, French, - bras%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 5, French, - bras%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- parallelogram wiper arm
1, record 6, English, parallelogram%20wiper%20arm
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The windshield wiper system comprises a parallelogram-type wiper arm with a big wiperblade, providing for a free field of view for both the pilot and the co-pilot. 2, record 6, English, - parallelogram%20wiper%20arm
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pantograph... a type of windshield wiper arm that controls a windshield wiper blade's orientation(usually vertical) throughout the entire motion across the windshield. The mechanism is most often a parallelogram, occasionally a trapezium with two equal sides, or rarely a trapezium with no equal sides. 3, record 6, English, - parallelogram%20wiper%20arm
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bras d'essuie-glace en parallélogramme
1, record 6, French, bras%20d%27essuie%2Dglace%20en%20parall%C3%A9logramme
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 2, record 6, French, - bras%20d%27essuie%2Dglace%20en%20parall%C3%A9logramme
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 6, French, - bras%20d%27essuie%2Dglace%20en%20parall%C3%A9logramme
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wiper motor crank arm
1, record 7, English, wiper%20motor%20crank%20arm
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- windshield wiper motor crank arm 2, record 7, English, windshield%20wiper%20motor%20crank%20arm
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wipers park in vertical position. The windshield wipers on some 2002 models-Buick Centurys and Regals, Chevy Impalas and Monte Carlos, Olds Intrigues and Pontiac Grand Prix-may get stuck in the vertical position due to a bent park tab on the wiper motor bracket. To fix the problem, install a new windshield wiper motor crank arm... 2, record 7, English, - wiper%20motor%20crank%20arm
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bras de manivelle de moteur d'essuie-glace
1, record 7, French, bras%20de%20manivelle%20de%20moteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 2, record 7, French, - bras%20de%20manivelle%20de%20moteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 7, French, - bras%20de%20manivelle%20de%20moteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- windshield wiper arm
1, record 8, English, windshield%20wiper%20arm
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- wiper arm 2, record 8, English, wiper%20arm
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
How to change your wiper blades.... Pull the wiper arm up so it is no longer resting on the windshield.... Remove the old wiper blade from the wiper arm... This typically involves pushing on a tab and pulling the wiper blade off or lifting a tab with a small screwdriver. 2, record 8, English, - windshield%20wiper%20arm
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Install the blade onto the windshield wiper arm. 1, record 8, English, - windshield%20wiper%20arm
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bras d'essuie-glace
1, record 8, French, bras%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Relevez le bras de l'essuie-glace du pare-brise. 2, record 8, French, - bras%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 3, record 8, French, - bras%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 8, French, - bras%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Accesorios para vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- brazo del limpiaparabrisas
1, record 8, Spanish, brazo%20del%20limpiaparabrisas
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- wiper stop 1, record 9, English, wiper%20stop
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Make sure the blade is fully seated on the arm and the arm is against(rearward of) the wiper stop, before operating the wipers to verify the correction. 1, record 9, English, - wiper%20stop
Record 9, Key term(s)
- windshield wiper stop
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- butée d'essuie-glace
1, record 9, French, but%C3%A9e%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 2, record 9, French, - but%C3%A9e%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 9, French, - but%C3%A9e%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- arm assembly
1, record 10, English, arm%20assembly
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Windshield wiper arm assembly. 1, record 10, English, - arm%20assembly
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ensemble de tringlerie d'essuie-glace
1, record 10, French, ensemble%20de%20tringlerie%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 2, record 10, French, - ensemble%20de%20tringlerie%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 10, French, - ensemble%20de%20tringlerie%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Electric Motors
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- wiper motor drive
1, record 11, English, wiper%20motor%20drive
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depending on your choice of wiper arm/blade combinations, you can then adjust the park position of the wiper. This is done by loosening the nut on the wiper motor drive, and changing the location of the lever. 2, record 11, English, - wiper%20motor%20drive
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs électriques
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- entraînement du moteur d'essuie-glace
1, record 11, French, entra%C3%AEnement%20du%20moteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 2, record 11, French, - entra%C3%AEnement%20du%20moteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 11, French, - entra%C3%AEnement%20du%20moteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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