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ENGINE BED [1 record]

Record 1 2006-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
CONT

An engine cradle attached to the body structure through four rubber isolators reduces the level of noise and vibration transmitted from the drivetrain to the body structure.

OBS

cradle: a resting place, framework, container, or grip felt to resemble the restraining or supporting nature of a baby's cradle or of its shape.

OBS

bed: a foundation for a machine or apparatus (the bed of an engine).

OBS

engine bed: term mostly, but not esclusively, encountered in marine terminology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques
DEF

berceau de moteur : Partie où s'appuie un moteur.

CONT

Sur certains véhicules, [...] des niveaux élevés d'humidité et de sel peuvent corroder les supports du berceau-moteur [...]

OBS

assise du moteur : terme surtout employé dans le vocabulaire nautique.

Key term(s)
  • cadre-support de moteur
  • bâti-moteur
  • bâti de moteur
  • assise de moteur

Spanish

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