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CONTRAPESO [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cranes (Hoisting and Lifting)
- Gantry and Travelling Cranes
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- counterweight
1, record 1, English, counterweight
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A weight attached to the counterweight cantilever or to the rotating platform to assist in counteracting the weight of the working load and/or certain parts of the crane during operation. 2, record 1, English, - counterweight
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
counterweight: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - counterweight
Record 1, Key term(s)
- counter-weight
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Grues (Levage)
- Ponts roulants et portiques (Levage)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contrepoids
1, record 1, French, contrepoids
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse fixée sur la contre-flèche ou sur la plate-forme tournante pour aider à équilibrer la charge utile et/ou certaines parties de l'appareil de levage à charge suspendue pendant son fonctionnement. 2, record 1, French, - contrepoids
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contrepoids : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - contrepoids
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Grúas (Levantamiento de cargas)
- Grúas rodante y de pórtico
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- contrapeso
1, record 1, Spanish, contrapeso
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- safety valve
1, record 2, English, safety%20valve
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A valve which automatically, without the assistance of any energy other than that of the fluid concerned, discharges a certified quantity of the fluid so as to prevent a predetermined safe pressure being exceeded, and which is designed to reclose and prevent the further flow of fluid after normal pressure conditions of service have been restored. 2, record 2, English, - safety%20valve
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
safety valve: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - safety%20valve
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
safety valve: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 2, English, - safety%20valve
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
conventional spring safety valve, weight-loaded safety valve 4, record 2, English, - safety%20valve
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- soupape de sûreté
1, record 2, French, soupape%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de robinetterie qui évacue automatiquement une quantité garantie d'un fluide, sans autre énergie que celle de ce fluide, de façon à éviter certaine pression de sécurité prédéterminée, et qui est conçu pour se refermer et éviter un écoulement ultérieur de ce fluide lorsque la pression a été ramenée aux conditions normales de service. 2, record 2, French, - soupape%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
soupape de sûreté: terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - soupape%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
soupape de sûreté : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 2, French, - soupape%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
soupape de sûreté : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 2, French, - soupape%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
soupape de sûreté à charge, soupape de sûreté à ressort 4, record 2, French, - soupape%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Obturadores y boquillas (Componentes mecánicos)
- Grifos y accesorios de fontanería
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- válvula de seguridad
1, record 2, Spanish, v%C3%A1lvula%20de%20seguridad
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tapón ajustado por un contrapeso o por un muelle en un orificio de las calderas de vapor y otros depósitos de gases a presión que, cuando ésta resulta excesiva, es alzado por ella y permite la expansión del fluido antes que pueda producirse la explosión del recipiente. 1, record 2, Spanish, - v%C3%A1lvula%20de%20seguridad
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-07-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Percussion Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- yoke
1, record 3, English, yoke
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A block or arched crosspiece from which a bell is suspended. 2, record 3, English, - yoke
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One important part of the bell is the yoke. While this is not a part of the actual bell, there would be no swinging without it. The yoke is the beam from which the bell hangs. 3, record 3, English, - yoke
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à percussion
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- joug
1, record 3, French, joug
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- mouton 1, record 3, French, mouton
correct, masculine noun
- joug de suspension 2, record 3, French, joug%20de%20suspension
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de bois ou de métal dans laquelle sont engagées les anses ou la couronne de la cloche destinée à être sonnée en volée et faisant le lien avec le support architectural. 2, record 3, French, - joug
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de percusión
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- yugo
1, record 3, Spanish, yugo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Armazón del que cuelga la campana en los campanarios. 2, record 3, Spanish, - yugo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El yugo es el armazón de madera y herrajes unido a la campana que permite su movimiento. Existen dos tipos básicos de yugo, los que tienen contrapeso de madera(a veces incluyen piedras) y los que carecen de contrapeso. El primer tipo es propio de campanas que pueden balancearse o voltear. El segundo, en España, se utiliza para campanas fijas que se tocan solo con el badajo. 3, record 3, Spanish, - yugo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-08-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Wind Energy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- balance weight
1, record 4, English, balance%20weight
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- counterweight 2, record 4, English, counterweight
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device located behind a wind turbine's hub, used to balance the blades [centre of gravity] when they are disturbed by weight and vibration problems. 3, record 4, English, - balance%20weight
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Énergie éolienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- contrepoids
1, record 4, French, contrepoids
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- masselotte d'équilibrage 2, record 4, French, masselotte%20d%27%C3%A9quilibrage
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif d'équilibrage placé derrière le moyeu d'une éolienne afin de rétablir le centre de gravité des pales lorsque ces dernières sont affectées par des problèmes de poids et de vibration. 3, record 4, French, - contrepoids
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Componentes mecánicos
- Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
- Energía eólica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- contrapeso
1, record 4, Spanish, contrapeso
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-04-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hair hygrometer
1, record 5, English, hair%20hygrometer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument designed to monitor relative humidity by measuring the changes in the length of human hair that accompany humidity variations. 2, record 5, English, - hair%20hygrometer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are several variations of hygrometers that depend upon a change of physical dimensions of a sensitive element due to the absorption of moisture: (a) The hair hygrometer is one in which the strands of human hair, mounted under tension, expand with increasing relative humidity and contract with decreasing relative humidity. 3, record 5, English, - hair%20hygrometer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hygromètre à cheveu
1, record 5, French, hygrom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20cheveu
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- hygromètre à cheveux 2, record 5, French, hygrom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20cheveux
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hygromètre dont l'organe sensible est constitué par un ou plusieurs cheveux dont la longueur est fonction de l'humidité relative de l'air. 3, record 5, French, - hygrom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20cheveu
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La graphie «cheveu» semble préférable car l'appareil utilise le principe du «cheveu qui s'allonge en fonction de l'humidité». 4, record 5, French, - hygrom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20cheveu
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- higrómetro de cabello
1, record 5, Spanish, higr%C3%B3metro%20de%20cabello
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento de medición en el cual el elemento sensible consiste en un haz o haces de cabellos previamente desengrasados de los cuales puede pender un contrapeso, cuyo movimiento vertical resulta proporcional a la humedad relativa del aire. 2, record 5, Spanish, - higr%C3%B3metro%20de%20cabello
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sin embargo el "recuerdo" de este taller que pudieron llevarse a casa fue un higrómetro de cabello que ellos mismos fabricaron con cartulinas, unos tacos de madera y cabellos rubios, tal como se hacía en el siglo XVIII. 1, record 5, Spanish, - higr%C3%B3metro%20de%20cabello
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-06-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Building Hardware
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sash weight
1, record 6, English, sash%20weight
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- sash counterweight 2, record 6, English, sash%20counterweight
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A weight used to balance sliding sash, usually of cast iron or, if conditions require, of lead. 3, record 6, English, - sash%20weight
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- contrepoids
1, record 6, French, contrepoids
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- contrepoids de châssis 2, record 6, French, contrepoids%20de%20ch%C3%A2ssis
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La fenêtre à guillotine] se compose de deux châssis vitrés, dont l'un ou les deux sont mobiles perpendiculairement [...] Le poids des ouvrants est compensé par des contrepoids en fonte dissimulés dans un caisson. 3, record 6, French, - contrepoids
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artículos de ferretería para la construcción
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- contrapeso
1, record 6, Spanish, contrapeso
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-05-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- counterpoise
1, record 7, English, counterpoise
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- counterweight 2, record 7, English, counterweight
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system of conductors, elevated above and insulated from the ground, forming a lower system of conductors of an antenna. 3, record 7, English, - counterpoise
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose of a counterpoise is to provide a relatively high capacitance and thus a relatively low impedance to earth. The counterpoise is sometimes used in medium- and low-frequency applications where it would be more difficult to provide an effective ground connection. 3, record 7, English, - counterpoise
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
counterpoise: term and definition standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). 4, record 7, English, - counterpoise
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- contrepoids
1, record 7, French, contrepoids
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conducteur ou ensemble de conducteurs, associés à une antenne, couplés au sol par capacité et jouant le rôle d'un réseau de terre. 2, record 7, French, - contrepoids
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contrepoids : terme et définition normalisés par l'AFNOR. 3, record 7, French, - contrepoids
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radiotransmisión y radiorrecepción
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- contrapeso
1, record 7, Spanish, contrapeso
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De antena. 1, record 7, Spanish, - contrapeso
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-08-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chutes, Spouts and Conveyors
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- belt slope tension
1, record 8, English, belt%20slope%20tension
standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term standardized by ISO. 2, record 8, English, - belt%20slope%20tension
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Convoyeurs et goulottes (Manutention)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tension due à la masse de la courroie
1, record 8, French, tension%20due%20%C3%A0%20la%20masse%20de%20la%20courroie
feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 8, French, - tension%20due%20%C3%A0%20la%20masse%20de%20la%20courroie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transportadores y canaletas (Manutención)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- tensión por contrapeso
1, record 8, Spanish, tensi%C3%B3n%20por%20contrapeso
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-02-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Pulleys and Belts
- Chutes, Spouts and Conveyors
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- gravity take-up
1, record 9, English, gravity%20take%2Dup
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gravity take-ups are automatic and keep an even tension on the belt. The amount of tension can be adjusted by varying the weight of the counterweight. 2, record 9, English, - gravity%20take%2Dup
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gravity take-up: Term standardized by ISO. 3, record 9, English, - gravity%20take%2Dup
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Poulies et courroies
- Convoyeurs et goulottes (Manutention)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tendeur à gravité
1, record 9, French, tendeur%20%C3%A0%20gravit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- dispositif de tension par contrepoids 2, record 9, French, dispositif%20de%20tension%20par%20contrepoids
masculine noun, standardized
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tendeurs à gravité. Ils donnent automatiquement une tension constante connue et réglable. 1, record 9, French, - tendeur%20%C3%A0%20gravit%C3%A9
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il y a deux types de tendeurs : le tendeur à vis et à écrou, ou à chaîne et le tendeur à gravité. 1, record 9, French, - tendeur%20%C3%A0%20gravit%C3%A9
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dispositif de tension par contrepoids : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 9, French, - tendeur%20%C3%A0%20gravit%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Componentes mecánicos
- Poleas y correas
- Transportadores y canaletas (Manutención)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- tensor por contrapeso
1, record 9, Spanish, tensor%20por%20contrapeso
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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