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Record 1 1987-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Household Articles - Various
CONT

[Lever-can openers] have a point which must be forced through the lid. The user then pries his way around the can in little rocking bites, using the rim as a pivot point.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Articles ménagers divers
CONT

[Les ouvre-boîtes à levier] ont une pointe qui doit être enfoncée pour perforer le couvercle. On cisaille alors tout le tour du couvercle par petits coups à la fois, en utilisant le rebord comme point d'appui.

Spanish

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