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CATHERINE WHEEL [3 records]

Record 1 2006-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
CONT

Rockets or drivers are obliquely attached to the radial of the wheel to allow it to spin.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
DEF

Pièce composée de un ou plusieurs jets tangentiels, animée d'un mouvement circulaire provoqué par la poussée des jets, dans un feu d'artifice.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Interior Design
  • Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
  • Stained Glass

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture d'intérieurs
  • Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
  • Vitrail

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heraldry
OBS

has curved spikes projecting from its rim

French

Domaine(s)
  • Héraldique
OBS

Roue brisée d'un côté et armée de piques.

Spanish

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