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BALANCIN [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Farm Implements and Gardening Tools
- Forestry Operations
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- swingletree
1, record 1, English, swingletree
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- single tree 2, record 1, English, single%20tree
correct
- singletree 3, record 1, English, singletree
correct
- whiffletree 1, record 1, English, whiffletree
correct
- whippletree 4, record 1, English, whippletree
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The pivoted swinging bar to which the traces of a harness are fastened and by which a vehicle or implement is drawn. 5, record 1, English, - swingletree
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage agricole et horticole
- Exploitation forestière
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- palonnier
1, record 1, French, palonnier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le palonnier est une pièce mobile en fer ou en bois, fixée par un axe central à l'avant de la voiture. On y attache les traits. Il suit le mouvement des épaules du cheval et peut donc éviter de le blesser par un jeu exagéré du collier et de la bricole. 2, record 1, French, - palonnier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aperos agrícolas e implementos de horticultura
- Explotación forestal
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- balancín
1, record 1, Spanish, balanc%C3%ADn
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Madero al que se enganchan los tirantes de las caballerías en los coches de caballos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - balanc%C3%ADn
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-03-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Rail Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rocker arm
1, record 2, English, rocker%20arm
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In [an] overhead-valve engine, an arm that rocks on a shaft (or pivots on a stud). 2, record 2, English, - rocker%20arm
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As the camshaft rotates, the cam lobe raises one end of the rocker arm which rocks or pivots in the center forcing the other end down against the valve stem and opening the valve. 2, record 2, English, - rocker%20arm
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rocker arm: designation officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 2, English, - rocker%20arm
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Transport par rail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- culbuteur
1, record 2, French, culbuteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Levier oscillant placé au-dessus des cylindres, servant à ouvrir et fermer les soupapes. 2, record 2, French, - culbuteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
culbuteur : désignation uniformisée par le Canadien Pacifique. 3, record 2, French, - culbuteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
culbuteur : désignation uniformisée par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 2, French, - culbuteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ejes, muñones y placas giratorias (Componentes mecánicos)
- Motores (Vehículos automotores)
- Transporte ferroviario
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- balancín
1, record 2, Spanish, balanc%C3%ADn
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieza que, accionada por una leva, transmite el movimiento de ésta a una válvula del cilindro. 1, record 2, Spanish, - balanc%C3%ADn
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rudder control bar
1, record 3, English, rudder%20control%20bar
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- rudder bar 2, record 3, English, rudder%20bar
correct, officially approved
- rudder pedals 3, record 3, English, rudder%20pedals
correct, see observation, plural
- foot-pedal control 4, record 3, English, foot%2Dpedal%20control
correct
- directional pedals 5, record 3, English, directional%20pedals
correct, see observation, plural
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used in the plural, the terms "rudder pedals" and "directional pedals" are synonymous with "rudder bar. 6, record 3, English, - rudder%20control%20bar
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rudder bar: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 7, record 3, English, - rudder%20control%20bar
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- palonnier
1, record 3, French, palonnier
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pédales de direction 2, record 3, French, p%C3%A9dales%20de%20direction
correct, see observation, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barre horizontale que le pilote oriente avec ses pieds et qui sert au braquage de la gouverne de direction pour permettre à l'avion de virer. 3, record 3, French, - palonnier
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sur la plupart des avions, le palonnier est maintenant remplacé par deux pédales, réglables et utilisables également pour le freinage. 3, record 3, French, - palonnier
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Au pluriel, «pédales de direction» est synonyme de palonnier; au singulier, ce terme réfère à l'un des éléments du palonnier, il est alors synonyme de «pédale de palonnier. 4, record 3, French, - palonnier
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
palonnier : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 3, French, - palonnier
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mandos de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- balancín
1, record 3, Spanish, balanc%C3%ADn
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- palonier 2, record 3, Spanish, palonier
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balancín; palonier: términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 3, Spanish, - balanc%C3%ADn
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