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VANE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Birds
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vane
1, record 1, English, vane
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- web 2, record 1, English, web
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The barbs on each side of the shaft of a bird's feather ... 3, record 1, English, - vane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Oiseaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vexille
1, record 1, French, vexille
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Série de barbes étroitement fixées les unes aux autres sur un même côté par rapport à l'axe ou rachis d'une plume d'oiseau. 1, record 1, French, - vexille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-07-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Wind Energy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wind vane
1, record 2, English, wind%20vane
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- wind-vane 2, record 2, English, wind%2Dvane
correct
- vane 3, record 2, English, vane
correct
- weathervane 4, record 2, English, weathervane
correct
- weather vane 5, record 2, English, weather%20vane
correct
- wind direction vane 6, record 2, English, wind%20direction%20vane
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument used to indicate wind direction ... 7, record 2, English, - wind%20vane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wind vane [consists] basically of an asymmetrically shaped object mounted at its center of gravity about a vertical axis; the end which offers the greater resistance to the motion of air moves to the downwind positions, the direction of the wind is determined by reference to an attached oriented compass rose. 7, record 2, English, - wind%20vane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weathercock: weathervane with a vane in the form of a rooster. 8, record 2, English, - wind%20vane
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Énergie éolienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- girouette
1, record 2, French, girouette
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 indiquant la direction d'où vient le vent. 2, record 2, French, - girouette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La girouette est composée d'une mince plaque de métal découpée suivant des motifs divers, montée sur une tige verticale, ou verge, sur laquelle elle pivote librement; c'est parfois la tige elle-même qui pivote sur une base à roulement à billes. 3, record 2, French, - girouette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La direction du vent est mesurée à l'aide d'une girouette, surface profilée mobile autour d'un axe vertical. Cette direction exprimée en degrés, est celle d'où souffle le vent et est repérée à partir du nord géographique dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre. 4, record 2, French, - girouette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Energía eólica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- veleta
1, record 2, Spanish, veleta
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Objeto consistente en una pieza de metal, generalmente en forma de flecha más o menos adornada, que puede girar sobre un eje vertical y se coloca en sitios altos, por ejemplo encima de una torre, para que indique la dirección del viento. 2, record 2, Spanish, - veleta
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-07-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- vane
1, record 3, English, vane
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- fly 2, record 3, English, fly
correct, noun
- wind indicator 3, record 3, English, wind%20indicator
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small piece of bunting or a thin piece of sheet metal carried at the truck, free to rotate on a spindle... It indicates the direction of the wind. 1, record 3, English, - vane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fly, wind indicator: terms also used in sailing. 4, record 3, English, - vane
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- girouette
1, record 3, French, girouette
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil pivotant qui, en tête de mât, indique le vent apparent. 2, record 3, French, - girouette
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
girouette : terme employé aussi à la voile. 3, record 3, French, - girouette
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- veleta
1, record 3, Spanish, veleta
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- cataviento 2, record 3, Spanish, cataviento
correct, masculine noun
- grimpola 2, record 3, Spanish, grimpola
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo utilizado para indicar la dirección desde la que sopla el viento. 3, record 3, Spanish, - veleta
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-03-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- stator blade
1, record 4, English, stator%20blade
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- stator vane 2, record 4, English, stator%20vane
correct, United States
- vane 3, record 4, English, vane
correct, United States
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A blade or vane that remains stationary with respect to a rotating blade and that serves to guide or direct a flow, as in an axial-flow compressor or in a turbine. 4, record 4, English, - stator%20blade
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Variable stator vane. 5, record 4, English, - stator%20blade
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- aube de stator
1, record 4, French, aube%20de%20stator
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- aube fixe 2, record 4, French, aube%20fixe
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- aubage stator 3, record 4, French, aubage%20stator
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aube de stator; aube fixe : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 4, record 4, French, - aube%20de%20stator
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aube fixe : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 4, French, - aube%20de%20stator
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- álabe de estator
1, record 4, Spanish, %C3%A1labe%20de%20estator
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-04-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- déflecteur de volet
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9flecteur%20de%20volet
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément profilé fixé en avant du bord d'attaque d'un volet de courbure et permettant, grâce à un effet de fente supplémentaire, d'assurer un meilleur guidage de l'écoulement entre l'intrados et l'extrados, lorsque le volet est braqué. 1, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9flecteur%20de%20volet
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-08-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cooling and Ventilating Systems
- Centrifugal Pumps
- Turbines
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- blade
1, record 6, English, blade
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- vane 2, record 6, English, vane
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flat or curved surface exposed to a flow of fluid so as to be forced to move or to rotate about an axis, to rechannel the flow, or to act as the impeller; for example, in a steam turbine, propeller fan, or hydraulic turbine. 3, record 6, English, - blade
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Long, short blade. 4, record 6, English, - blade
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
- Pompes centrifuges
- Turbines
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- aube
1, record 6, French, aube
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- pale 2, record 6, French, pale
correct, feminine noun
- ailette 3, record 6, French, ailette
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éléments de cloisonnement de la roue, régulièrement distribués autour de son axe de rotation, assurant le transfert de puissance de la roue au fluide qui la traverse. 4, record 6, French, - aube
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ventilateurs centrifuges peuvent être classés en trois familles se différenciant essentiellement par la forme des pales de la roue : aubes radiales, aubes couchées vers l'avant [...], aubes couchées vers l'arrière [...] 5, record 6, French, - aube
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Aube courte, longue, radiale. 5, record 6, French, - aube
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Systemas de enfriamiento y ventilación
- Bombas centrífugas
- Turbinas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- álabe
1, record 6, Spanish, %C3%A1labe
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paleta combada y perfilada que, en las ruedas hidráulicas, turbinas y otras máquinas, sirve para canalizar el fluido o para convertir su empuje en energía mecánica. 1, record 6, Spanish, - %C3%A1labe
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-10-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Archery
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- feather
1, record 7, English, feather
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- vane 2, record 7, English, vane
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... part of the fletching. 2, record 7, English, - feather
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The larger the feathers are, the faster the arrow stabilises, but the slower the arrow flies. 2, record 7, English, - feather
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Feathers: The flights on an arrow to aid in stability in flight. 2, record 7, English, - feather
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tir à l'arc
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- plume
1, record 7, French, plume
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- penne 2, record 7, French, penne
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tiro con arco
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- pluma
1, record 7, Spanish, pluma
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-03-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- vane
1, record 8, English, vane
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(stall warning sensor). 1, record 8, English, - vane
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ailette
1, record 8, French, ailette
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ailette : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 2, record 8, French, - ailette
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-08-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Pest Control Equipment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- vane
1, record 9, English, vane
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crop-spraying equipment part, e.g. nozzles with removable internal vanes 1, record 9, English, - vane
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de protection des végétaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- diffuseur
1, record 9, French, diffuseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
organe d'un pulvérisateur, par exemple buse de pulvérisation avec diffuseur interne amovible produisant un jet en cône plein 1, record 9, French, - diffuseur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1990-05-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- vannet
1, record 10, French, vannet
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coquille dont on voit le fond ou le creux, ce qui la fait ressembler au van. 1, record 10, French, - vannet
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-03-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Soil Tests (Construction)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- vane
1, record 11, English, vane
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... The vane shear test may be made. In this test, a rod with two or four vertical steel plates, or vanes, at the tip is inserted into the ground and rotated. 1, record 11, English, - vane
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Essais du sol (Construction)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- palette
1, record 11, French, palette
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cet appareil (...) est employé pour mesurer la cohésion non drainée [d'un sol] en fonction de la profondeur. Il se compose d'une tige munie à son extrémité inférieure de deux palettes identiques et perpendiculaires. 1, record 11, French, - palette
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1982-11-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- vane
1, record 12, English, vane
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- palette 1, record 12, French, palette
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Regulations and Standards (Mechanics)
- Climate-Control Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) the device acts as a shutter with a series of -- which open and close in accordance with the movement of the controlling device on the dash. 1, record 13, English, - vane
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Mécanique)
- Système de conditionnement de l'air (Véhicules automobiles)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- volet mobile 1, record 13, French, volet%20mobile
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- rideau mobile 1, record 13, French, rideau%20mobile
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
les -- ou rideaux mobiles (couvre-radiateurs) de manipulation simple permettent de diminuer plus ou moins de surface de refroidissement en masquant ou en étranglant le vent de la marche. 1, record 13, French, - volet%20mobile
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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