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WHEEL AXLE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-11-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Wheels (Mechanical Components)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- axle shaft
1, record 1, English, axle%20shaft
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wheel axle 2, record 1, English, wheel%20axle
correct, officially approved
- halfshaft 3, record 1, English, halfshaft
correct
- differential side shaft 3, record 1, English, differential%20side%20shaft
correct
- half shaft 4, record 1, English, half%20shaft
correct
- wheel shaft 5, record 1, English, wheel%20shaft
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shaft which drives the wheels on a vehicle. 6, record 1, English, - axle%20shaft
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
axle shaft; wheel axle: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 7, record 1, English, - axle%20shaft
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Roues (Composants mécaniques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arbre de roue
1, record 1, French, arbre%20de%20roue
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- arbre d'essieu 2, record 1, French, arbre%20d%27essieu
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- demi-arbre de roue 2, record 1, French, demi%2Darbre%20de%20roue
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- demi-arbre moteur 3, record 1, French, demi%2Darbre%20moteur
correct, masculine noun
- demi-arbre 4, record 1, French, demi%2Darbre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arbre placé transversalement sur les véhicules à propulsion, qu'ils soient à moteur avant ou arrière, [et qui] relie l'axe d'un pignon planétaire du différentiel au moyeu d'une roue motrice non directrice. 5, record 1, French, - arbre%20de%20roue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On entend par arbres de roues ou demi-arbres moteurs, les arbres qui transmettent aux roues motrices le mouvement de rotation des planétaires. 3, record 1, French, - arbre%20de%20roue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arbre de roue; arbre d'essieu; demi-arbre de roue : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 6, record 1, French, - arbre%20de%20roue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ejes, muñones y placas giratorias (Componentes mecánicos)
- Sistemas de transmisión (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Ruedas (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- semieje
1, record 1, Spanish, semieje
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Winches
- Machinery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wheel and axle
1, record 2, English, wheel%20and%20axle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A circular frame of wood, metal, or other hard substance (sometimes in the form of a solid disc, but usually of a ring (rim or felloe) with spokes radiating from the central part or nave) attached or capable of being attached at its centre to an axle around which it revolves; used, in many different forms and sizes, for communicating, facilitating, or equalizing motion, and for other purposes. 1, record 2, English, - wheel%20and%20axle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Treuils
- Machines
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- treuil
1, record 2, French, treuil
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de levage et de chargement, composé d'un arbre ou tambour qu'on fait tourner sur son axe à l'aide d'une manivelle et autour duquel s'enroule une corde, un câble. 1, record 2, French, - treuil
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-07-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Cycling
- Skating
- Roller Skating and Skateboarding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- axle
1, record 3, English, axle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The center pin or spindle upon which a wheel revolves, or which revolves along with it. 2, record 3, English, - axle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each length or axle has its own lengths of gear indicator spindles, to which shift drains are permanently attached. 3, record 3, English, - axle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Axle of the wheel. 4, record 3, English, - axle
Record 3, Key term(s)
- wheel axle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Cyclisme
- Patinage
- Patin à roulettes et planche à roulettes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- axe
1, record 3, French, axe
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- essieu 2, record 3, French, essieu
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de révolution servant à articuler une ou plusieurs autres pièces qui décrivent autour d'elle un mouvement circulaire. 3, record 3, French, - axe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il y a plusieurs axes dans la composition du vélo : il y a l'axe du pédalier, les axes des roues [...] 4, record 3, French, - axe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Axe de la roue. 5, record 3, French, - axe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Ciclismo
- Patinaje
- Patinaje sobre ruedas y patinaje con monopatin
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- eje
1, record 3, Spanish, eje
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Término de deportes de patines sobre ruedas también. 2, record 3, Spanish, - eje
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Eje de la rueda. 3, record 3, Spanish, - eje
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-02-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wheel spindle
1, record 4, English, wheel%20spindle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "spindle" can be used to mean the stationary sheath around the axle or, as in this case, the actual revolving axle. 2, record 4, English, - wheel%20spindle
Record 4, Key term(s)
- axle
- wheel axle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- axe de roue
1, record 4, French, axe%20de%20roue
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- eje de la rueda
1, record 4, Spanish, eje%20de%20la%20rueda
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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