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.
What is Grand theft and Petty theft? Grand theft, also known as grand larceny, is defined as the intentional taking of property of others in an amount exceeding the state statutory amount. This is usually between $500 and $1000, but is $400 in California, $300 in Florida, $300 in Illinois, and $250 in Massachusetts.