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.
Different classes of larceny include: 1  Grand Larceny: Theft of $200 or more (Felony) 2  Petite Larceny: (Petty Larceny) Theft of less than $200 (Misdemeanor) 3  Receiving Stolen Property: Felony ($200 and above) or Misdemeanor (less than $200) 4  Theft of Services. 5  Writing Bad Checks. 6  Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle.