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.
Larceny is typically a nonviolent theft involving the wrongful taking and carrying away of someone elseâs personal property. While the actions constituting larceny are illegal in all 50 states, the name of the specific criminal charges differs between states.