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Record 1 2014-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Finishing
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
  • Fixed Rescue Facilities (fire)
DEF

An ornamental shield, flange, or border used around a dial, window, control knob, or other panel-mounted part.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Finitions (Construction)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires
  • Installations fixes de secours (incendies)
CONT

Les rosaces [...] sont des disques ou des soucoupes, concaves (pour les têtes [d'extincteurs] encastrées) ou convexes, qui permettent de camoufler les trous dans les plafonds. Une perforation au centre permet d'y passer les têtes.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Locks and Locksmithing
DEF

A protective metal plate applied to the surface of the lock stile, with or without [a] cylinder hole or [a] keyhole but with [a] knob socket.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Serrurerie
DEF

Plaquette de métal percée, fixée en applique sur un montant de porte ou au dos d'une serrure; son orifice sert de guide et de passage à la tige carrée d'une béquille ou d'un bouton de poignée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cerrajería
DEF

Chapita de metal que rodea el ojo de la cerradura, protege la puerta y a veces sirve de guía a la llave.

OBS

Puede estar ubicado también detrás del picaporte o pomo de la puerta.

PHR

Escudo de pomo.

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