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RAIL HORIZONTAL [5 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
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- load-lowering height
1, record 1, English, load%2Dlowering%20height
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The vertical distance between the crane bearing level and the load-handling device located at its lowest working position: for hooks and forks, up to their lowest point (when closed). 1, record 1, English, - load%2Dlowering%20height
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For overhead type cranes, the load-lowering height is to be measured up to the rail level. The load lowering height is to be determined without any load, the crane being erected on a level site. 1, record 1, English, - load%2Dlowering%20height
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
load-lowering height: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - load%2Dlowering%20height
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Grues (Levage)
- Ponts roulants et portiques (Levage)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- profondeur de descente
1, record 1, French, profondeur%20de%20descente
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance verticale entre le niveau d’appui de l’appareil de levage à charge suspendue et le dispositif de préhension se trouvant en position de travail inférieure : pour crochets et fourches, la cote est prise à leur surface d’appui; pour les autres dispositifs de préhension, la cote est prise à leur point le plus bas (en position fermée). 1, record 1, French, - profondeur%20de%20descente
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour les ponts roulants, la profondeur de descente est déterminée jusqu'au niveau du rail. La profondeur de descente est à déterminer sans charge, l'appareil de levage étant installé sur un terrain horizontal. 1, record 1, French, - profondeur%20de%20descente
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
profondeur de descente : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 1, French, - profondeur%20de%20descente
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rope guide 1, record 2, English, rope%20guide
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sheet lead 1, record 2, English, sheet%20lead
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- filoir
1, record 2, French, filoir
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- filoire 1, record 2, French, filoire
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Passant horizontal fixe ou coulissant sur un rail, pour certaines manœuvres courantes. 1, record 2, French, - filoir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Filoir d’écoute de foc. 1, record 2, French, - filoir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Disposé verticalement, c’est un conduit. 1, record 2, French, - filoir
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de los buques
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- escotera
1, record 2, Spanish, escotera
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1995-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Special Rail Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- horizontal profile of the rail
1, record 3, English, horizontal%20profile%20of%20the%20rail
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This is required so that the vertical and horizontal profiles of the rails will not be subject to movement due to the forces of wheels on the rail, or due to the effects of freeze/thaw cycles. 1, record 3, English, - horizontal%20profile%20of%20the%20rail
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transports ferroviaires spéciaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- profil horizontal de rail
1, record 3, French, profil%20horizontal%20de%20rail
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
cela est indispensable pour que les profils verticaux et horizontaux des rails ne bougent pas sous l’effet des forces exercées par les roues sur les rails ou des cycles de gel/dégel. 1, record 3, French, - profil%20horizontal%20de%20rail
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dépouillement terminologique du premier rapport final sur le projet de train rapide - Service Transports. 2, record 3, French, - profil%20horizontal%20de%20rail
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-08-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- belt rail
1, record 4, English, belt%20rail
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perforated steel bar attached horizontally and parallel to car sides to permit attachment of load anchors and crossbars. 1, record 4, English, - belt%20rail
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rail d’arrimage horizontal
1, record 4, French, rail%20d%26rsquo%3Barrimage%20horizontal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- rail horizontal 1, record 4, French, rail%20horizontal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tringle d’acier perforée, fixée à l’horizontale le long des parois latérales du wagon; elle sert à retenir les ancres et les traverses d’arrimage. 1, record 4, French, - rail%20d%26rsquo%3Barrimage%20horizontal
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1980-07-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- horizontal enlarger
1, record 5, English, horizontal%20enlarger
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An enlarger that travels on a horizontal track; used mainly for photomurals and similar large prints that would require a vertical enlarger of excessive height. 1, record 5, English, - horizontal%20enlarger
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- agrandisseur horizontal 1, record 5, French, agrandisseur%20horizontal
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agrandisseur se déplaçant sur un rail horizontal, utilisé pour les photographies murales ou autres grands agrandissements qui exigeraient une hauteur excessive avec un agrandisseur classique(vertical). 1, record 5, French, - agrandisseur%20horizontal
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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