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  2. Telescoping (mechanics) - Wikipedia

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    Telescoping in mechanics describes the movement of one part sliding out from another, lengthening an object (such as a telescope or the lift arm of an aerial work platform) from its rest state. [1] In modern equipment this can be achieved by a hydraulics , but pulleys are generally used for simpler designs such as extendable ladders and amateur ...

  3. Horse sheath cleaning - Wikipedia

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    Sheath cleaning is a hygienic process occasionally needed by male horses, both geldings and stallions, wherein a caretaker, groom or veterinarian checks the horse's sheath, the pocket of skin that protects the penis of the horse when it is not in use for urination (or, in the case of stallions, breeding). [1]

  4. Horse harness - Wikipedia

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    Harnesses from the front View of harness from above-rear. A horse harness is a device that connects a horse to a horse-drawn vehicle or another type of load to pull. There are two main designs of horse harness: (1) the breast collar or breaststrap, and (2) the full collar or collar-and-hames.

  5. Terret - Wikipedia

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    A terret or rein ring is a metal loop on a horse harness through which the lines (reins) pass to prevent them from tangling or getting snagged on the harness or shafts. [1]: 272 The lines run from the hands of the driver, through the terrets, and then attach to the horse's bit to guide the horse.

  6. Overcheck - Wikipedia

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    A bearing rein, also known as an overcheck or a checkrein, is a piece of horse harness that runs from a point on the horse's back, over the head, to a bit. It is used to prevent the horse from lowering its head beyond a fixed point. A variation called a side check passes beside the ears through loops at the top of the bridle cheekpieces.

  7. Telescopic cylinder - Wikipedia

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    Telescopic cylinders must only be used in machinery as a device for providing force and travel. Side forces and moment loads must be minimized. Telescopic cylinders should not be used to stabilize a structural component. [4] Hydraulic telescopic cylinders are often limited to a maximum hydraulic pressure of 2000-3000 psi.

  8. List of telescope parts and construction - Wikipedia

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    (Top) 1 Hardware. Toggle Hardware subsection. 1.1 Accessories. 1.2 Control. 1.3 Mechanical construction. 1.4 Mounts. 1.5 Optics. ... List of telescope parts and ...

  9. Crop (implement) - Wikipedia

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    A 76-centimetre (30 in) riding crop, with a 16-centimetre (6.3 in) US dollar bill to show scale. A crop, sometimes called a riding crop or hunting crop, is a short type of whip without a lash, used in horse riding, part of the family of tools known as riding aids.