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CASING RING [7 records]

Record 1 2017-03-14

English

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

A tire held for emergency use.

OBS

tire : A circular rubber tube or ring fitted around the rim of a wheel, as of an automobile, aircraft, or bicycle, to provide a smooth ride and to increase traction. An automobile tire usually consists of an air-filled casing of layered rubberized nylon or steel cord covered with treaded rubber.

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.

OBS

spare tire: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

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

Pneu que l'on emporte avec soi, dans la voiture ou dans son équipement de randonnée, pour servir en cas de crevaison.

OBS

pneu : Bandage en creux d'une roue, formé d'une carcasse de fils de coton, d'acier, enduite de caoutchouc, contenant de l'air (dans une chambre à air ou non).

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 plutôt qu'une «roue de rechange» (également appelée «rechange»).

OBS

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

OBS

pneu de secours : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Armour
DEF

A block which is housed in the breech ring and holds the striker mechanism assembly. It also prevents the casing from moving during firing.

Key term(s)
  • breech block

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arme blindée
DEF

Dans une mitrailleuse ou un canon, ensemble comprenant la culasse ainsi que ses mécanismes d'actionnement et de mise de feu ou percuteur. Il empêche également la douille de bouger pendant la mise à feu.

OBS

bloc-culasse : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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Record 3 2003-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

The other design is the Can-annular or Tubo-annular combustion chamber, which is a compromise between the other two [cannular and annular designs]. It has multiple flame tubes in a single ring shaped air casing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
OBS

Le réacteur.

Spanish

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Record 4 2001-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bombs and Grenades
CONT

The BLU-97/B Combined Effects Bomb(CEB), effective against armor, personnel and material, contains a shaped charge, scored steel casing and zirconium ring for anti-armor, fragmentation and incendiary capability.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bombes et grenades

Spanish

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Record 5 1993-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protection of Life
  • Fire-Fighting Apparel
CONT

Identify the parts and components of the Chemox canister to include : 1) the rubber "O" ring; 2) the copper seal; 3) the casing including neck [strap] ;4) the firing mechanism, protective cover complete with toggle; 5) the starting handle and 6) potassium superoxide.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Tenues d'intervention (incendie)
OBS

Propositions sous toutes réserves.

Spanish

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Record 6 1993-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protection of Life
  • Fire-Fighting Apparel
CONT

Identify the parts and components of the Chemox canister to include : 1) the rubber "O" ring; 2) the copper seal; 3) the casing including neck [strap] ;4) the firing mechanism, protective cover complete with toggle; 5) the starting handle and 6) potassium superoxide.

CONT

Gas mask respirators accessories. ... Neck Strap. Suspend either of the two full facepiece style respirators from the neck...when not in use, with adjustable neck strap.

CONT

Willson Full Facepiece Constant Flow Airline Respirators ... models come with neck strap.

OBS

See also "quick release strap".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Tenues d'intervention (incendie)
OBS

Ou : «de déverrouillage»... Propositions sous toutes réserves.

Spanish

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Record 7 1981-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clocks, Watches and Bells

French

Domaine(s)
  • Horlogerie et sonnerie

Spanish

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