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IDLER WHEEL [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-09-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Tracked Vehicles (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- idler wheel
1, record 1, English, idler%20wheel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poulie de tension de la chenille
1, record 1, French, poulie%20de%20tension%20de%20la%20chenille
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roue lisse s'opposant au barbotin, servant à tendre les chenilles. 1, record 1, French, - poulie%20de%20tension%20de%20la%20chenille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poulie de tension de la chenille : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 1, French, - poulie%20de%20tension%20de%20la%20chenille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-09-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tension wheel 1, record 2, English, tension%20wheel
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tension roller 2, record 2, English, tension%20roller
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bottom of the two rear derailleur idler wheels. This wheel keeps correct tension on the chain. 2, record 2, English, - tension%20wheel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chain at top goes around front of jockey wheel. Chain at bottom goes around rear of tension wheel. 3, record 2, English, - tension%20wheel
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- roulette
1, record 2, French, roulette
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- galet 2, record 2, French, galet
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roulement incorporé au dérailleur pour faciliter le passage de la chaîne. 2, record 2, French, - roulette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
la roulette inférieure tend la chaîne pendant le pédalage et au cours du changement de vitesse. 3, record 2, French, - roulette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1981-05-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pulleys and Belts
- Gears and Friction Wheels
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rotating wheel 1, record 3, English, rotating%20wheel
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- idler wheel 2, record 3, English, idler%20wheel
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The bogies are of fabricated construction and the design is that commonly used on steelworks vehicles, using rubber suspension and fixed axles with rotating wheels. 1, record 3, English, - rotating%20wheel
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Poulies et courroies
- Engrenages et roues de friction
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- roue folle
1, record 3, French, roue%20folle
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- poulie de renvoi 2, record 3, French, poulie%20de%20renvoi
feminine noun
- galet tendeur 2, record 3, French, galet%20tendeur
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les bogies sont de construction soudée et du type habituel dans les wagons d'aciérie, c'est-à-dire avec suspension caoutchouc, essieux fixes et roues folles. 1, record 3, French, - roue%20folle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- roughen up 1, record 4, English, roughen%20up
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
an idler wheel 1, record 4, English, - roughen%20up
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- enlever le brillant 1, record 4, French, enlever%20le%20brillant
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Journal des traducteurs, vocabulaire magnétophones, laboratoire de langues 1, record 4, French, - enlever%20le%20brillant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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