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2. Downrigger - Wikipedia

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   A downrigger is a device used while fishing using the trolling method, which places a lure at the desired depth. A downrigger consists of a three to six-foot horizontal pole which supports a cannonball, generally 10 to 15 pounds, by a steel cable (generally stainless steel or wire). A clip, also known as a "release," attaches a fishing line to ...

3. Fishing reel - Wikipedia

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   Fishing reel. Parts of a spinning reel: 1: Pick up or bail 2: Reel seat 3: Reel foot 4: Handle 5: Support arm 6: Anti-reverse lever 7: Skirted spool 8: Fishing line 9: Drag adjustment knob. A fishing reel is a hand- cranked reel used in angling to wind and stow fishing line, [1] typically mounted onto a fishing rod, but may also be used on ...

4. Flatrod system - Wikipedia

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   Flatrod system. The flatrod system (German: Kunstgestänge, Stangenkunst, Stangenwerk, or Stangenleitung; Swedish: Konstgång or Stånggång) was an invention of the mining industry that enabled the mechanical movement generated by a water wheel (German: Kunstrad) to be transferred over short distances. [1] It was invented in the 16th century ...

5. Fishing rod - Wikipedia

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   A fly fishing rod. Line guides on modern fishing rods. Fishing with a fishing rod. A fishing rod is a long, thin rod used by anglers to catch fish by manipulating a line ending in a hook (formerly known as an angle, hence the term "angling"). At its most basic form, a fishing rod is a straight rigid stick/pole with a line attached to one end ...

6. RBMK - Wikipedia

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   In this case, the rod is replaced with a tube with wall thickness of 2.5 mm; and outer diameter of 15 mm. [25] Unlike the rectangular PWR/BWR fuel assemblies or hexagonal VVER fuel assemblies, the RBMK fuel assembly is cylindrical to fit the round pressure channels. The refueling machine is mounted on a gantry crane and remotely controlled.

7. Glossary of rail transport terms - Wikipedia

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   Also Centering spring cylinder. A cylindrical cast-iron holder in which an adjusting string is placed. Adjusting spring seat A casting, or a part of the bolster of a two-wheel trailing truck, forming a bearing for the end of the adjusting spring. Admission The opening of steam port to admit steam to one end of a cylinder. If the valve has no lead, admission takes place at the moment the piston ...