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FREINER DESCENTE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1990-11-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chutes, Spouts and Conveyors
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- baffle
1, record 1, English, baffle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
something for deflecting, checking or otherwise regulating flow .... 2, record 1, English, - baffle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If space will not permit the use of a directional change chute, a baffle should be installed to load the material onto the belt. The baffle is usually a hinged plate located to deflect most of the load in the centre of the belt. 3, record 1, English, - baffle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Convoyeurs et goulottes (Manutention)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chicane
1, record 1, French, chicane
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[convoyeur]-Il est plus facile de freiner la descente du produit dans la goulotte d’alimentation que de l'accélérer. On emploie à cet effet des chicanes, des trappes à ressort, des chaînes, etc. 1, record 1, French, - chicane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- downhill check
1, record 2, English, downhill%20check
verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- freiner en descente 1, record 2, French, freiner%20en%20descente
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Larousse encyclopédique des sports) 1, record 2, French, - freiner%20en%20descente
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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