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Record 1 1999-08-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rail Transport
DEF

A switch in which one or more metal blades, each pivoted on one end, serve as the moving parts. The blades are usually composed of copper and when the switch is close they make contact with flat, gripping spring clips to complete a circuit.

OBS

Term officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport par rail
OBS

Terme uniformisé par CP Rail.

Spanish

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