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KNOCK [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-01-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Slaughterhouses
- Meats and Meat Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- knock
1, record 1, English, knock
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To immobilize an animal by a blow from a hammer or other stunning device. 1, record 1, English, - knock
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Abattoirs
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- assommer
1, record 1, French, assommer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faire tomber [un bœuf] à l'aide d'un coup violent sur la tête. 1, record 1, French, - assommer
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-10-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gasoline Motors
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- detonation
1, record 2, English, detonation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- knock 2, record 2, English, knock
correct, noun
- ping 3, record 2, English, ping
- pinging 4, record 2, English, pinging
- pinking 5, record 2, English, pinking
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
As applied to an engine, the knock or ping produced when fuel of too low an octane rating is used in the engine. 6, record 2, English, - detonation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the energy of expansion is expended in producing heat noise, and engine shock. This is called detonation or knock 2, record 2, English, - detonation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs à essence
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- détonation
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tonation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cognement 2, record 2, French, cognement
correct, masculine noun
- cliquetis 3, record 2, French, cliquetis
masculine noun
- ping 4, record 2, French, ping
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combustion rapide et incontrôlée du carburant dans la chambre de combustion qui peut endommager le moteur. 5, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9tonation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se produit normalement sous forte charge, par exemple lorsqu'on tire une remorque ou que le véhicule grimpe une côte. Parfois audible et décrit comme une cognement ou un «ping». 4, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9tonation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Motores de gasolina
- Alimentación de combustible (Vehículos automotores)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- detonación
1, record 2, Spanish, detonaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En motores de explosión, cuando el encendido de la mezcla combustible-aire en el cilindro se realiza antes del momento oportuno. 1, record 2, Spanish, - detonaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-11-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- knocking
1, record 3, English, knocking
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phenomenon, often audible, caused by self-ignition of the air/fuel mixture in a spark-ignition engine. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 1, record 3, English, - knocking
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
knocking: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - knocking
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cliquetis
1, record 3, French, cliquetis
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène, souvent audible, provoqué par l'autoallumage du mélange air/carburant dans un moteur à allumage commandé. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 2, record 3, French, - cliquetis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cliquetis : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 3, French, - cliquetis
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- knock
1, record 4, English, knock
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The knock sensors work with EEC-IV software to retard spark as soon as one cylinder knocks. 1, record 4, English, - knock
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cogner
1, record 4, French, cogner
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cognement. Bruits sourds dans un moteur. 1, record 4, French, - cogner
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1985-06-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- knock
1, record 5, English, knock
verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dénigrer 1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9nigrer
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1977-01-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
- Mechanics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- knock
1, record 6, English, knock
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rattling, thumping, or pounding noise (as of loose connecting rods in a machine or as of uneven combustion in an internal-combustion engine). 1, record 6, English, - knock
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
- Mécanique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cognement
1, record 6, French, cognement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène vibratoire dû à l'interaction des caractéristiques dynamiques d'une machine-outil, du processus de coupe et de la pièce à usiner. 1, record 6, French, - cognement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les vibrations dues au cognement peuvent être violentes, au point que non seulement la finition de la surface de la pièce usinée soit d'une rugosité inacceptable, mais aussi que le bruit et les vibrations empêchent la poursuite de l'usinage. 1, record 6, French, - cognement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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