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CUTLASS [2 records]

Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cutting and Thrusting Weapons
  • Antique and Obsolete Weapons
DEF

A short sword with a slightly curved blade, formerly used by sailors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes blanches
  • Armes anciennes
CONT

Le sabre d'abordage est une arme blanche en usage dans la marine. Il s'agit d'une sorte de sabre court à la lame épaisse, servant à la fois d'arme et d'outil (pour couper des cordages, par exemple).

Spanish

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Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

cutlass: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

sabre d'abordage : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie».

Spanish

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