minimum clearance

collocation in English

meaningsofminimumandclearance

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minimum
adjective
uk
/ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/us
/ˈmɪn.ə.məm/
used to describe something that is the smallest or least allowed ...
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clearance
noun
uk
/ˈklɪə.rəns/us
/ˈklɪr.əns/
the process of removing waste or things you do not want from ...
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(Definition ofminimumandclearancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofminimum clearance

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It closely approximates the realminimumclearanceof diamond-shape clearance volume, which is 0.0692.
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They deal in particular with certain aspects of ventilation, the percentage of fire damp allowable and certain aspects of haulage, theminimumclearanceon haulage and travelling roads.
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The ordered equipments meet all essential requirements other than in regard tominimumclearanceof overhead power cables and full ability to operate at different step heights.
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Small locomotives pulled short trains of 10 t capacity cars through areas ofminimumclearanceand small-radius curves.
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The span between the two towers has a length of 2,357 metres and has aminimumclearanceof 42 metres.
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The rule-breaking included flying belowminimumclearancealtitudes and exceeding bank angle limitations and climb rates.
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Several overpasses do not meetminimumclearancerequirements, which has resulted in damage to, and from, overheight trucks.
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Theminimumclearancebetween the hole and the shaft will then be 0.001 mm.
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They may safely reach a specifiedminimumclearanceheight above the ground.
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In general, aminimumclearanceof 100to200mm in is often needed between the lowest obstruction and the level of the ceiling grid.
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The sticks enabled the linemen to carry out the work without infringingminimumclearancedistances from live equipment.
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The pier heads should have aminimumclearanceof 5.50 metres above the road level.
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Since overhead transmission wires depend on air for insulation, the design of these lines requires minimum clearances to be observed to maintain safety.
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