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TRACTOR TRAIN [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-11-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fifth-wheel tractor
1, record 1, English, fifth%2Dwheel%20tractor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- road tractor 1, record 1, English, road%20tractor
correct
- semi-trailer towing machine 1, record 1, English, semi%2Dtrailer%20towing%20machine
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vehicle fitted with a fifth wheel and electrical and compressed air connections for the semi-trailer lights and brakes. 1, record 1, English, - fifth%2Dwheel%20tractor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A fifth-wheel tractor carries non payload; it draws a semi-trailer or double road train. 1, record 1, English, - fifth%2Dwheel%20tractor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Camionnage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tracteur routier
1, record 1, French, tracteur%20routier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tracteur de remorque 1, record 1, French, tracteur%20de%20remorque
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Véhicule motorisé comportant une sellette d'attelage et des branchements électriques et pneumatiques servant à l'éclairage et au freinage d'une semi-remorque. 1, record 1, French, - tracteur%20routier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un tracteur routier ne peut porter lui-même une charge utile et est destiné à traîner soit une semi-remorque, soit un train double. 1, record 1, French, - tracteur%20routier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
- Transporte por camión
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tractor con quinta rueda
1, record 1, Spanish, tractor%20con%20quinta%20rueda
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- tractor 1, record 1, Spanish, tractor
correct, masculine noun
- tractor de transporte 1, record 1, Spanish, tractor%20de%20transporte
correct, masculine noun
- camión tractor 2, record 1, Spanish, cami%C3%B3n%20tractor
correct, masculine noun
- tractocamión 2, record 1, Spanish, tractocami%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- cabeza tractora 2, record 1, Spanish, cabeza%20tractora
correct, feminine noun, Spain
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vehículo motorizado que tiene quinta rueda y conexiones eléctricas y neumáticas para alimentar el sistema de luces y frenos de un semirremolque. 1, record 1, Spanish, - tractor%20con%20quinta%20rueda
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los tractores están destinados a arrastrar semirremolques o trenes dobles y no pueden llevar carga útil por sí mismos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - tractor%20con%20quinta%20rueda
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-08-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gears and Friction Wheels
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bull gear
1, record 2, English, bull%20gear
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a bull wheel having gear teeth. 2, record 2, English, - bull%20gear
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The large, circular gear in a mud pump that is driven by the prime mover and drives the connecting rods. 3, record 2, English, - bull%20gear
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bull wheel : the main driving wheel or gear of a machine usu. the largest and strongest wheel in the train of mechanism, in some machines(as a shaper) transmitting the power received by the machine to the various mechanisms, in others(as a tractor) delivering to the driving wheels the power transmitted to it from the motor. 2, record 2, English, - bull%20gear
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Engrenages et roues de friction
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- roue principale
1, record 2, French, roue%20principale
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- grande couronne 1, record 2, French, grande%20couronne
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-12-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Trailers and Hauling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- C-train
1, record 3, English, C%2Dtrain
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Double road train consisting of a road tractor coupled to a first semi-trailer to which a second semi-trailer is coupled by means of a B-converter dolly. 1, record 3, English, - C%2Dtrain
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Remorques et remorquage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- train double de type C
1, record 3, French, train%20double%20de%20type%20C
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Train double constitué d'un tracteur routier attelé à une première semi-remorque traînant elle-même, à l'aide de deux timons d'attelage, un diabolo convertisseur sur lequel vient s'accoupler une seconde semi-remorque. 1, record 3, French, - train%20double%20de%20type%20C
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
- Camiones con remolque y remolque
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- tren tipo C
1, record 3, Spanish, tren%20tipo%20C
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tren doble constituido por un tractor de carretera acoplado a un primer semirremolque que tiene dos barras de remolque con las que arrastra un convertidor sobre el cual está acoplado un segundo semirremolque. 1, record 3, Spanish, - tren%20tipo%20C
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-12-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Trailers and Hauling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- B-train
1, record 4, English, B%2Dtrain
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Double road train consisting of a road tractor coupled to a first semi-trailer equipped, at its rear, with a fifth wheel for hooking a second semi-trailer. 1, record 4, English, - B%2Dtrain
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Remorques et remorquage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- train double de type B
1, record 4, French, train%20double%20de%20type%20B
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- B-train 1, record 4, French, B%2Dtrain
avoid, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Train double constitué d'un tracteur routier attelé à une première semi-remorque dont l'arrière comporte un espace mort non carrossé, sur lequel est installée une sellette d'attelage qui permet de traîner une seconde semi-remorque. 1, record 4, French, - train%20double%20de%20type%20B
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Camiones con remolque y remolque
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tren tipo B
1, record 4, Spanish, tren%20tipo%20B
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tren doble formado por un tractor acoplado a un primer semirremolque, cuya parte trasera tiene un espacio muerto sin carrocería o una suspensión deslizable, en que está instalada una quinta rueda a la que se acopla un segundo semirremolque. 1, record 4, Spanish, - tren%20tipo%20B
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-12-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Suspension Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- A-train
1, record 5, English, A%2Dtrain
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Double road train consisting of a road tractor coupled to a first semi-trailer to which a second semi-trailer is coupled by means of an A-converter dolly. 1, record 5, English, - A%2Dtrain
Record 5, Key term(s)
- A train
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Suspension (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- train double de type A
1, record 5, French, train%20double%20de%20type%20A
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Train double constitué d'un tracteur routier attelé à une première semi-remorque traînant elle-même, à l'aide d'un diabolo convertisseur à simple timon, une seconde semi-remorque. 1, record 5, French, - train%20double%20de%20type%20A
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Suspensión (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- tren tipo A
1, record 5, Spanish, tren%20tipo%20A
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tren doble integrado por un tractor acoplado a un primer semirremolque, que a su vez arrastra un segundo semirremolque acoplado a un convertidor con barra de remolque simple. 1, record 5, Spanish, - tren%20tipo%20A
Record 6 - internal organization data 1990-12-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Special Road Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tractor train
1, record 6, English, tractor%20train
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A highway motor vehicle pulling two or more trailers. 1, record 6, English, - tractor%20train
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standardized by the CGSB. 2, record 6, English, - tractor%20train
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transports routiers spéciaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- train de remorque
1, record 6, French, train%20de%20remorque
masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Routier à deux ou plusieurs remorques. 1, record 6, French, - train%20de%20remorque
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Normalisé par l'ONGC. 2, record 6, French, - train%20de%20remorque
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-02-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Special Road Transport
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tractor train
1, record 7, English, tractor%20train
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A full-tracked tractor pulling one or more sleighs or vehicles. (Used in Northern and remote areas for transporting relatively large volumes of freight during winter.) 1, record 7, English, - tractor%20train
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standardized by the CGSB. 2, record 7, English, - tractor%20train
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transports routiers spéciaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- train de remorque
1, record 7, French, train%20de%20remorque
masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tracteur chenillé qui remorque un ou plusieurs traîneaux ou véhicules. (Utilisé dans les régions septentrionales et éloignées pour le transport de charges relativement lourdes durant l'hiver). 1, record 7, French, - train%20de%20remorque
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Normalisé par l'ONGC. 2, record 7, French, - train%20de%20remorque
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-01-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tractor train
1, record 8, English, tractor%20train
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- tractor-trailer train 2, record 8, English, tractor%2Dtrailer%20train
correct
- trailer train 3, record 8, English, trailer%20train
correct
- tractor-trailer, trackless train 2, record 8, English, tractor%2Dtrailer%2C%20trackless%20train
correct
- trackless train 2, record 8, English, trackless%20train
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... trailer trains consist of a single powered tractor with one or more four-wheeled carts attached. These usually follow a specific route covering a number of loading and unloading stations and are particularly useful where the flows of packaged materials are large and continuous. 3, record 8, English, - tractor%20train
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chariots de manutention
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- train de remorques
1, record 8, French, train%20de%20remorques
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Caractéristiques des tracteurs industriels (...) Dans la pratique courante les modèles à retenir sont les tracteurs électriques ou thermiques donnant des efforts au crochet de l'ordre de 1 500 daN [décaNewtons] qui permettent de tirer des trains de remorques non freinées d'un poids total de 10 à 15 tonnes sur bon sol plan. 2, record 8, French, - train%20de%20remorques
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1981-04-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Loading (Motor Vehicles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- maximum weight of a road train 1, record 9, English, maximum%20weight%20of%20a%20road%20train
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sum of the maximum total weights of the tractor vehicle and of the trailer(s). road train :Tractor vehicle coupled with trailers which exert only a negligible vertical force on the coupling hook. 1, record 9, English, - maximum%20weight%20of%20a%20road%20train
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- poids maximal d'un train routier 1, record 9, French, poids%20maximal%20d%27un%20train%20routier
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Somme du poids total maximal du véhicule tracteur et du poids maximal de la (ou des) remorque(s). train routier: Véhicule tracteur attelé de remorques n'exerçant qu'une force verticale négligeable sur le crochet d'attelage. 1, record 9, French, - poids%20maximal%20d%27un%20train%20routier
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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