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SNUFFER [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- candlesnuffer
1, record 1, English, candlesnuffer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- snuffer 2, record 1, English, snuffer
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device somewhat like a pair of scissors for cropping and holding the snuff of a candle when its light grows dim or is extinguished. 1, record 1, English, - candlesnuffer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mouchettes
1, record 1, French, mouchettes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit ustensile à deux branches en forme de ciseaux destiné à nettoyer et à entretenir la chandelle. 1, record 1, French, - mouchettes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les mouchettes permettent d'ôter et de recueillir l'extrémité carbonisée des mèches de chandelle ou de bougie lorsque leur lumignon est devenu trop grand et qu'elles n'éclairent plus assez. 1, record 1, French, - mouchettes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-06-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Petroleum Technology - Equipment
- Petroleum Technology - Safety
- Storage of Oil and Natural Gas
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- snuffer
1, record 2, English, snuffer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tank safety device that seals the vapor vent manually and prevents vapor from escaping into a fire, thus snuffing out the flame. 2, record 2, English, - snuffer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage (Technologie pétrolière)
- Sécurité (Technologie pétrolière)
- Stockage du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cloche d'extinction
1, record 2, French, cloche%20d%27extinction
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1987-12-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- extinguisher
1, record 3, English, extinguisher
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- snuffer 1, record 3, English, snuffer
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hollow conical cap typically of metal that is used for extinguishing the flame of a candle ... 1, record 3, English, - extinguisher
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- éteignoir
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9teignoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit ustensile conique et creux dont on sert pour éteindre les bougies, les cierges, les chandelles, en le posant sur la mèche enflammée. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9teignoir
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ayant été prendre un éteignoir sur la table de nuit, elle en coiffa successivement chaque bougie du candélabre. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9teignoir
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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