TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
PUISSANCE CROCHET [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Traction (Rail)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- drawbar pull 1, record 1, English, drawbar%20pull
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The force in pounds exerted by a locomotive that may be applied in pulling rolling stock. It represents the force remaining after deducting the force required to move power equipment; engine and tender in steam operation, or locomotive in electric or other operation. It is generally measured by use of a dynamometer car. 1, record 1, English, - drawbar%20pull
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- puissance à l’attelage
1, record 1, French, puissance%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Battelage
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Enfin on peut considérer seulement l'effet pratique de la locomotive, et envisager la puissance utile ou puissance au crochet qui résulte du travail transmis au train par la barre d’attelage à l'arrière du tender, travail que mesure le wagon-dynamomètre. 1, record 1, French, - puissance%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Battelage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sur le modèle de :puissance au crochet. 1, record 1, French, - puissance%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Battelage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-11-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trailers and Hauling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- drawbar power
1, record 2, English, drawbar%20power
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pulling power 2, record 2, English, pulling%20power
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pneumatic rubber tires greatly reduced both rolling resistance and slippage, effecting increased efficiency and higher ratio of drawbar power to engine power. 1, record 2, English, - drawbar%20power
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The meter accurately measures a tractor's pulling power, or power at its drawbar. 2, record 2, English, - drawbar%20power
Record 2, Key term(s)
- draw-bar power
- draw bar power
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Remorques et remorquage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- puissance de traction
1, record 2, French, puissance%20de%20traction
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- puissance à la barre 1, record 2, French, puissance%20%C3%A0%20la%20barre
correct, feminine noun
- puissance au crochet 1, record 2, French, puissance%20au%20crochet
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les roues, par appui sur le sol, permettent l’avancement de l’ensemble tracteur-outil (avec un certain rendement). Cette puissance de traction [...] dépend du contact roues-sol, c’est-à-dire de l’adhérence. 1, record 2, French, - puissance%20de%20traction
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: