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WHEEL LOCK [2 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 1996-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

Condition of 100% wheel slip.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Surfreinage qui provoque le glissement d'une roue, celle-ci ayant perdu toute adhérence au sol.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
DEF

Frenado excesivo que provoca el deslizamiento de una rueda al perder ésta por completo la adherencia al suelo.

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Record 2 1991-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Firing mechanism of muzzle-loading firearms wherein a flint strikes upon a revolving, knurled spring loaded steel wheel to create sparks that ignite the priming powder contained in the pan. See also "side lock action".

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Mécanisme de mise de feu d'armes à feu à chargement par la bouche, dans lequel le silex frappe sur une molette actionnée par ressort pour produire des étincelles servant à allumer le pulvérin contenu dans le bassinet. Voir aussi "mécanisme à platine".

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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