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.
Petty larceny is a misdemeanor in most states, and this charge is used if the property taken falls under a certain value, as defined by each state. Even if the value is small, however, other elements of the crime may result in felony larceny charges.