Glossary C

Contoured ULD is pertaining to ULD shaped to fit the aircraft to utilise the maximum space available.

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Capstans refer to rotating spindles used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder. The tape is threaded between the capstan and a rubber-covered Wheel, called a pinch roller, which presses against the capstan, thus pulling the tape.

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Capstan refers to the rotating spindles used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder. The tape is threaded between the capstan and a rubber-covered Wheel, called a "pinch roller", which presses against the capstan, thus pulling the tape.

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Cacao refers to the cacao plant itself, as well as its raw, unprocessed product.

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Deutsch: Fracht / Español: Carga / Português: Carga / Français: Cargo / Italiano: Carico /

Cargo is a term used to denote freight, goods or produce being transported generally for commercial gain, usually on a ship, plane, train or lorry or by sea, land or air. Nowadays containers are used in all intermodal long-haul cargo transport.

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Carnival refers to the word that comes from the celebrations before the Christian season of lent and, in that form, is lavishly celebrated around the world.

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Carrier is a mechanism by which information is transported over distance or time.

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Casino architect one who designs a public building for gambling and entertainment.

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