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ADJUSTABLE FIRE HOSE NOZZLE [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
OBS

nozzle: A tubular, metallic, constricting attachment fitted to a hose to increase fluid velocity and form a jet. Nozzles are often adjustable to provide a solid stream, a spray, or fog.

Key term(s)
  • adjustable nozzle

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
OBS

lance d'incendie : Portion de tuyau en bronze, relié à l'une de ses extrémités par un raccord rapide à un tuyau souple, et portant à l'autre extrémité un ajutage conique, qui donne un jet très serré, ne se dispersant qu'à une très grande distance.

Key term(s)
  • lance réglable

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo de salvamento y lucha contra incendios
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