The Tainter gate is a type of radial arm floodgate used in dams and canal locks to control water flow.It is named for Wisconsin structural engineer Jeremiah Burnham Tainter.he Tainter gate is a type of radial arm floodgate used in dams and canal locks to control water flow.
Definition of petit larceny. : larceny involving property of a value below a legally established minimum.
Petit Theft in Florida. In Florida, the crime of Petit Theft, also referred to as Petty Theft, is defined as the unlawful taking of property worth less than $300. [1]