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HINGED GATE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dams and Causeways
- Locks (Canals)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hinged gate
1, record 1, English, hinged%20gate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- swing gate 1, record 1, English, swing%20gate
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gates, operation of which depends upon fixed or movable hinges. 1, record 1, English, - hinged%20gate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Barrages et chaussées
- Écluses
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vanne à articulation
1, record 1, French, vanne%20%C3%A0%20articulation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- vanne oscillante 1, record 1, French, vanne%20oscillante
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vannes dont la manœuvre est subordonnée à des articulations fixes ou mobiles. 1, record 1, French, - vanne%20%C3%A0%20articulation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-08-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Farm Equipment
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- one-way gate
1, record 2, English, one%2Dway%20gate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of gate incorporated into a perimeter fence which allows the movement of deer that have crossed highway barrier fencing into the traffic right-of-way to return back outside the fence structure. 1, record 2, English, - one%2Dway%20gate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The construction of a one-way gate consist of spring-steel bailer tines that are hinged and arranged to form a funneling valve that permits easy passage from one side and difficult or no passage from the other side. 1, record 2, English, - one%2Dway%20gate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When deer encounter a fence, they often follow it until they find a gap that enables them to pass through the fence and continue in their intended direction. One-way gates are positioned so that when a deer follows the fence it will find the gate and pass through to the outside of the fenced area. 1, record 2, English, - one%2Dway%20gate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Document consulted: "Evaluation of the efficacy of various deer exclusion devices and deterrent techniques for use at airport", prepared by LGL Limited, environmental research associates, for the Aerodrome Safety Branch of Transport Canada. 1, record 2, English, - one%2Dway%20gate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel agricole
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- barrière à sens unique
1, record 2, French, barri%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20sens%20unique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif passif que l'on peut intégrer à une clôture et qui permet aux cerfs ayant pénétré sur l'emprise d'une route d'en ressortir. 1, record 2, French, - barri%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20sens%20unique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les barrières à sens unique sont construites avec des dents de ramasseuse-presse en acier souple articulées sur des supports de manière à former un passage en entonnoir facile à franchir dans un sens, mais difficile ou impossible à franchir dans l'autre. 1, record 2, French, - barri%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20sens%20unique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les cerfs qui se butent à une clôture vont souvent la longer jusqu'à ce qu'ils trouvent une brèche leur permettant de poursuivre leur parcours. Les barrières à sens unique sont aménagées de sorte que le cerf longeant la clôture arrive forcément devant et peut passer de l'autre côté. 1, record 2, French, - barri%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20sens%20unique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Document consulté : «Évaluation de divers moyens de lutte contre les cerfs aux aéroports», élaboré par la firme LGL Limited, environmental research associates, pour le compte de la Direction de la sécurité des aérodromes de Transports Canada. Traduction de Lorraine Léonard. 1, record 2, French, - barri%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20sens%20unique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-10-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- heelpost
1, record 3, English, heelpost
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- quoin post 2, record 3, English, quoin%20post
correct
- quoin-post 2, record 3, English, quoin%2Dpost
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a post to which a gate or door is hinged. 3, record 3, English, - heelpost
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tourillon
1, record 3, French, tourillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- poteau-tourillon 2, record 3, French, poteau%2Dtourillon
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
gros pivot sur lequel tourne une grosse porte ou un objet de forte dimension (...) 1, record 3, French, - tourillon
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-06-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- gate pole 1, record 4, English, gate%20pole
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The gate pole used in alpine racing are made either of plastic or bamboo which are hinged just above the snow line and can bend to snow in all directions. 1, record 4, English, - gate%20pole
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
If a skier removes a gate pole from its vertical position before his feet have passed the gate line, the feet must still pass through the original gate. 1, record 4, English, - gate%20pole
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- piquet
1, record 4, French, piquet
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les piquets sont de simples bâtons plantés dans la neige. 1, record 4, French, - piquet
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La compétition c'est aussi savoir négocier une trajectoire, passer des piquets et bien glisser. 1, record 4, French, - piquet
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-06-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Civil Engineering
- Transport of Water (Water Supply)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- drum gate
1, record 5, English, drum%20gate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A movable crest gate in the form of a sector of a circle hinged at the apex. The arc face effects a water seal with the edge of a recess into which the gate may be lowered. The gate is raised and held up by the pressure of water admitted to the recess from the headwater. It is lowered by closing the inlet port to the recess and draining the water from it. 2, record 5, English, - drum%20gate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génie civil
- Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vanne à secteur
1, record 5, French, vanne%20%C3%A0%20secteur
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vanne mobile et creuse, en tôle, dont la section a la forme d'un secteur de cercle articulé au centre de ce cercle. La face cylindrique forme un joint étanche avec le bord d'une fosse dans laquelle la vanne peut être abaissée. La vanne est relevée et maintenue en position par la pression de l'eau qu'on laisse entrer de l'amont dans la fosse. Pour l'abaisser, on ferme l'orifice d'entrée dans la fosse et on laisse échapper l'eau qui s'y trouve. 1, record 5, French, - vanne%20%C3%A0%20secteur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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