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GALET [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-03-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pumps
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- roller
1, record 1, English, roller
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 1, English, - roller
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pompes
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- galet
1, record 1, French, galet
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 1, French, - galet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-09-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chutes, Spouts and Conveyors
- Wheels (Mechanical Components)
- Automated Materials Handling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wheel
1, record 2, English, wheel
correct, noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the wheels in a wheel conveyor usually of formed metal and containing an integral ball bearing. 1, record 2, English, - wheel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wheel: term standardized by the United States of America Standards. 2, record 2, English, - wheel
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Convoyeurs et goulottes (Manutention)
- Roues (Composants mécaniques)
- Manutention automatique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- galet
1, record 2, French, galet
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les galets [sont fabriqués] en matière plastique moulée (polyamide) ou en acier; ils sont équipés de roulements à billes de type manutention, analogues à ceux des rouleaux. [...] Les transporteurs à galets ont sur les transporteurs à rouleaux l'avantage d'une moindre inertie, qui permet de les faire fonctionner avec une faible pente. 1, record 2, French, - galet
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-06-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- roller
1, record 3, English, roller
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- galet
1, record 3, French, galet
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sur griffe de manœuvre. 1, record 3, French, - galet
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-11-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- track runner bearing 1, record 4, English, track%20runner%20bearing
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SKF track runner bearings are rolling bearings with particularly thick outer rings and are able to accommodate heavy loads and also shock loads. They are ready to mount and can be employed in all types of cam drives, tracks, conveyor systems etc. 1, record 4, English, - track%20runner%20bearing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les galets SKF sont des roulements à bague extérieure épaisse conçus pour supporter des charges élevées et des chocs. D'une mise en œuvre simple, ils conviennent dans tous types de mécanismes à cames, convoyeurs, etc. 1, record 4, French, - galet
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-01-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- curling rock
1, record 5, English, curling%20rock
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- rock 2, record 5, English, rock
correct, noun, Canada
- curling stone 3, record 5, English, curling%20stone
correct
- stone 4, record 5, English, stone
correct, noun
- granite 5, record 5, English, granite
correct, see observation, Great Britain
- granite stone 6, record 5, English, granite%20stone
correct, see observation
- shooter 7, record 5, English, shooter
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The game of curling is played with circular curling stones made of granite. Very precise specifications govern the size and shape of the rocks. No curling stone shall be greater in weight than 44 pounds (19.95 kilograms) or greater in circumference than 36 inches (91.44 centimeters), which means a diameter of 11.46 inches (29.19 centimeters). The height of a stone shall not be less than 4.5 inches (11.4 centimeters). The part of the stone that is held during the delivery is called the handle. The striking edge is a band around the circumference where one rock contacts another. The bottom of the curling rock does not entirely contact the ice surface. In fact, the stone is ground like a shallow cup on the bottom so only the lip of the cup is actually in contact with the ice. This riding surface, or cup, is 5 inches in diameter and 1/8 inch wide. 8, record 5, English, - curling%20rock
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rock: term most frequently used in Canada. 9, record 5, English, - curling%20rock
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
granite stone: Expression used to specify that the stone is made of granite and to distinguish it from stones make of iron or hone. 10, record 5, English, - curling%20rock
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pierre de curling
1, record 5, French, pierre%20de%20curling
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- pierre 2, record 5, French, pierre
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- galet 3, record 5, French, galet
correct, masculine noun, Europe
- pierre de granite 4, record 5, French, pierre%20de%20granite
correct, feminine noun
- galet de curling 5, record 5, French, galet%20de%20curling
correct, masculine noun, Europe
- palet 6, record 5, French, palet
masculine noun, Europe
- palet de curling 6, record 5, French, palet%20de%20curling
masculine noun, Europe
- stone 7, record 5, French, stone
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au curling, on se sert de pierres circulaires faites de granite. Des spécifications très précises réglementent la forme et la grosseur des pierres. Le poids maximum est de 44 lb (19,95 kg), la circonférence maximale de 36 po (91,44 cm) indiquant un diamètre d'au plus 11,46 po (29,19 cm). La hauteur de la pierre doit être d'au moins 4,5 po (11,4 cm). La partie de la pierre par laquelle on la tient durant le lancer s'appelle poignée. La circonférence extérieure maximale, là où les pierres s'entrechoquent, s'appelle couronne. Ce n'est pas toute la surface du dessous de la pierre qui touche à la glace. Seul le pourtour entre en contact avec la glace. En fait, les pierres ont été aiguisées et la surface du dessous est concave. La surface de glissement appelée la bordure, mesure 5 po (12,5 cm) de diamètre et 1/8 po (0,30 cm) de largeur. 8, record 5, French, - pierre%20de%20curling
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-01-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- roller
1, record 6, English, roller
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small cylindrical or conical wheel used to guide or to support a mobile mechanical part. 2, record 6, English, - roller
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The roller installed on the outboard landing gear bellcrank was of a smaller diameter than the required part and was designed to be used as an uplock roller vice bellcrank roller. The smaller diameter of the roller reduced the required clearance in relation to the roller's location on the heel of the positioning cam. Repetitive landing loads transmitted through the drag brace were initially absorbed by the roller hitting the lip of the cam, until the lip of the cam was worn away. 3, record 6, English, - roller
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- galet
1, record 6, French, galet
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite roue cylindrique ou conique servant de guidage ou d'appui à une pièce mécanique mobile. 2, record 6, French, - galet
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le diamètre du galet monté sur le guignol extérieur du train était inférieur à celui de la pièce requise, et ce galet avait été conçu pour être utilisé comme galet de verrouillage train rentré plutôt que comme galet de guignol. Le diamètre plus faible du galet a réduit l'espacement nécessaire par rapport à la position du galet sur le talon de la came de positionnement. Les charges répétitives à l'atterrissage transmises par la contrefiche ont initialement été absorbées par le galet qui a percuté le rebord de la came jusqu'à ce que ce dernier soit complètement usé. 3, record 6, French, - galet
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
galet : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 4, record 6, French, - galet
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-08-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Metal Forming
- Coining
- Coins and Bank Notes
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- die block
1, record 7, English, die%20block
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cylinder out of which a die will be cut. 1, record 7, English, - die%20block
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Formage des métaux
- Monnayage
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bloc
1, record 7, French, bloc
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- galet 1, record 7, French, galet
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-10-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- pebble
1, record 8, English, pebble
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- pebble stone 2, record 8, English, pebble%20stone
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a small, roundish, especially waterworn stone; specifically a rock fragment larger than a granule and smaller than a cobble, having a diameter in the range of 4-64 mm ... being somewhat rounded, or otherwise modified by abrasion in the course of transport. 2, record 8, English, - pebble
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Witwatersrand goldfields resemble huge fans containing thin sheets of pebble beds. 3, record 8, English, - pebble
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- caillou
1, record 8, French, caillou
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- galet 2, record 8, French, galet
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les champs aurifères du Witwatersrand ressemblent à d'énormes cônes renfermant de minces nappes de galets. 3, record 8, French, - caillou
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains traduisent «pebble» par «galet». Les classifications granulométriques de langue française ne correspondent pas exactement à celles de langue anglaise. 4, record 8, French, - caillou
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- canto
1, record 8, Spanish, canto
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- canto rodado 1, record 8, Spanish, canto%20rodado
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-10-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- cobble
1, record 9, English, cobble
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rock fragment larger than a pebble and smaller than a boulder, having a diameter in the range of 64-256 mm ... being somewhat rounded or otherwise modified by the course of transport; ... 2, record 9, English, - cobble
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Large basalt cobbles. 3, record 9, English, - cobble
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- galet
1, record 9, French, galet
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- caillou 2, record 9, French, caillou
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains traduisent «cobble» par «caillou». Les classifications granulométriques de langue française ne correspondent pas exactement à celles de langue anglaise. 3, record 9, French, - galet
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gros cailloux de basalte. 4, record 9, French, - galet
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les galets, en granulométrie, ont une taille supérieure à 20 mm. Ils forment sur le littoral des accumulations : levées, flèches [...] 5, record 9, French, - galet
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- canto rodado
1, record 9, Spanish, canto%20rodado
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-01-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Resistance Welding
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- welding wheel 1, record 10, English, welding%20wheel
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Electrode in the form of a rotating wheel used in the resistance seam welding process. 2, record 10, English, - welding%20wheel
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Soudage par résistance
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- molette
1, record 10, French, molette
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- galet 1, record 10, French, galet
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le procédé de soudage continu, la molette ou le galet, qui font office d'électrode, transmettent l'effort et le courant aux pièces à souder. 1, record 10, French, - molette
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-01-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Petrography
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- shingle
1, record 11, English, shingle
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rounded or water-worn stones (as occurring in open beach formation) ... subsequently free from sand. 2, record 11, English, - shingle
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Pétrographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- galet de plage
1, record 11, French, galet%20de%20plage
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- galet 2, record 11, French, galet
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pierres arrondies ou usées par l'eau, telles qu'elles se trouvent sur grève ouverte, débarrassées ensuite du sable. 2, record 11, French, - galet%20de%20plage
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-09-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- tension wheel 1, record 12, English, tension%20wheel
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- tension roller 2, record 12, English, tension%20roller
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bottom of the two rear derailleur idler wheels. This wheel keeps correct tension on the chain. 2, record 12, English, - tension%20wheel
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chain at top goes around front of jockey wheel. Chain at bottom goes around rear of tension wheel. 3, record 12, English, - tension%20wheel
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- roulette
1, record 12, French, roulette
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- galet 2, record 12, French, galet
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roulement incorporé au dérailleur pour faciliter le passage de la chaîne. 2, record 12, French, - roulette
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
la roulette inférieure tend la chaîne pendant le pédalage et au cours du changement de vitesse. 3, record 12, French, - roulette
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1994-09-01
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- jockey pulley 1, record 13, English, jockey%20pulley
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- jockey sprocket 2, record 13, English, jockey%20sprocket
- jockey wheel 2, record 13, English, jockey%20wheel
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The top wheel or "roller" in the rear derailleur that derails the chain from one rear sprocket to another. 2, record 13, English, - jockey%20pulley
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is this principle that allows the upper or jockey pulley to stay in vertical alignment with each sprocket of the cluster and thus shift the chain from one sprocket to another. 3, record 13, English, - jockey%20pulley
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- roulette
1, record 13, French, roulette
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- galet 2, record 13, French, galet
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roulement incorporé au dérailleur pour faciliter le passage de la chaîne. 2, record 13, French, - roulette
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La roulette supérieure guide la chaîne tout en l'obligeant à s'engrener sur le plus grand nombre de dents du pignon. 3, record 13, French, - roulette
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1985-09-10
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Postage Stamps and Stamp Cancelling
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- roller
1, record 14, English, roller
officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
roller: Term standardized by the Postal Mechanization Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 14, English, - roller
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Timbres et oblitération
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- galet
1, record 14, French, galet
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- rouleau 1, record 14, French, rouleau
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
galet (si le diamètre est égal ou supérieur à la hauteur) rouleau (si le diamètre est inférieur à la hauteur). 2, record 14, French, - galet
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
galet; rouleau : Termes uniformisés par le comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie de la mécanisation postale. 3, record 14, French, - galet
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1983-08-30
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
- Mass Transit
- Chutes, Spouts and Conveyors
Record 15, Main entry term, English
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions mécaniques
- Transports en commun
- Convoyeurs et goulottes (Manutention)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La bande d'un trottoir roulant repose sur des galets régulièrement disposés. 1, record 15, French, - galet
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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