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ELEVATING SCREW [2 records]

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Record 1 2012-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
  • Field Artillery
  • Weapon Systems
DEF

A heavy screw in the upper face of a carriage, under the breech, used in aiming to adjust the range by raising and lowering the piece.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques
  • Artillerie de campagne
  • Systèmes d'armes
OBS

D'après LGRAN, 1963, volume 8 sous «pointage» : vis soutenant la culasse d'une bouche à feu et permettant de faire varier l'angle au niveau pour réaliser le pointage en hauteur.

Key term(s)
  • vis de hausse

Spanish

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