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ALINEMENT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geological Prospecting
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sonar caliper tool
1, record 1, English, sonar%20caliper%20tool
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The sonar surveys were made by lowering the sonar caliper tool down each borehole and suspending it at the depth of the mine roof, after the hole had been checked for alinement, possible blockages, and water elevation. 1, record 1, English, - sonar%20caliper%20tool
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prospection géologique
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- diamétreur sonar
1, record 1, French, diam%C3%A9treur%20sonar
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 2002-11-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Construction Standards and Regulations
- Technical Surveys
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- alignment
1, record 2, English, alignment
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- alinement 2, record 2, English, alinement
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The disposing or arranging of any thing so that it shall conform to a fixed line or curve; especially a street line. 2, record 2, English, - alignment
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Construction)
- Levés et relevés techniques (Arpentage)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- alignement
1, record 2, French, alignement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- enlignement 2, record 2, French, enlignement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fait d'aligner au moyen de repères, selon un tracé. 3, record 2, French, - alignement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1982-03-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Stationary Equipment (Railroads)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- switch rail stop 1, record 3, English, switch%20rail%20stop
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A U-shaped steel strap designed to be riveted or bolted to the web of a split switch rail to hold it in proper alinement by bearing against the stock rail. One stop near the heel of the switch is considered sufficient for 11 ft. and 16 ft. 6 in. switch rails while three stops are used for 30 ft. switch rails. 1, record 3, English, - stop
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel fixe (Chemins de fer)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- butée
1, record 3, French, but%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce fixée au contre-aiguille assurant l'appui de l'aiguille conjuguée en position fermée. 1, record 3, French, - but%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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