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body wire [3 records]

Record 1 2008-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Strength of Materials
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Plastic Materials
  • Manufactured Products (Rubber)
DEF

A round or flat wire helix embedded in the hose wall to increase strength or to resist collapse. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

body wire: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Résistance des matériaux
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Matières plastiques
  • Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
DEF

Hélice ronde ou plate insérée dans la paroi du tuyau afin d'améliorer sa résistance ou de résister à l'aplatissement. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

fil métallique en spirale : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-09-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fencing
DEF

... flexible, light cable (with three wires) [that] runs up the fencer's arm under his jacket.

CONT

The insulated body cord is worn inside the sleeve of the weapon arm and extends down the back beneath the jacket.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escrime
DEF

[...] fil triple de connexion [...] [qui] suit le tireur dans ses différents déplacements grâce à des systèmes divers de rappel.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Esgrima
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Record 3 1995-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Combined-Events Contests

French

Domaine(s)
  • Compétitions à épreuves combinées

Spanish

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