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.
Grand Larceny. Grand theft â or larceny â is considered the equivalent of first-degree theft. In many states, theft is categorized as grand theft under the following circumstances: The value of the stolen property meets a certain dollar threshold.