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VIRER COURT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1980-04-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Execution of Work (Construction)
- Earthmoving
- Construction Site Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- articulated mode of operation
1, record 1, English, articulated%20mode%20of%20operation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) mode of operation possible with an articulated grader [where] the machine can achieve a very short turning radius. 1, record 1, English, - articulated%20mode%20of%20operation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- articulated mode
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Exécution des travaux de construction
- Terrassement
- Matériel de chantier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- marche en articulation
1, record 1, French, marche%20en%20articulation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Marche en articulation. [Le] différentiel [est] débloqué, [il y a] articulation du bâti et braquage des roues AV. [Ce mode de conduite] permet de virer plus court et plus vite. 1, record 1, French, - marche%20en%20articulation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme marche en articulation est privilégié par des traducteurs techniques. 2, record 1, French, - marche%20en%20articulation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- marche en position articulée
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- swing sharply 1, record 2, English, swing%20sharply
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- virer de court 1, record 2, French, virer%20de%20court
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
navigation maritime 1, record 2, French, - virer%20de%20court
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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