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WIRE CAP [2 records]

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Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Component Manufacturing Equipment
  • Electric Cables
DEF

A plastic cap-like device used to splice wires.

CONT

Next, to keep all your wires connected, you'll want to cover them with wire caps. Simply screw the caps onto the wire bundles clockwise.

OBS

marrette: Use of this term should be avoided since "Marrette" is a trademark owned by Thomas & Betts.

PHR

Pressure-type, screw-on, twist-on wire connector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et équipement électriques
  • Câbles électriques
DEF

Pièce creuse à l'intérieur de laquelle on raccorde les conducteurs de fils électriques à relier.

CONT

Ouvrez la partie arrière de la plinthe électrique, sortez le fil électrique et libérez du capuchon de connexion [...] les deux brins.

OBS

marette; marrette : L'emploi de ces termes est déconseillé, «Marrette» étant une marque de commerce de Thomas & Betts.

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
  • Winemaking
DEF

A muzzlelike cap of wire for holding the cork in a bottle of sparkling wine.

OBS

See the advertisement of H. Erben Limited on closures and bottling components in "Packaging".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
  • Industrie vinicole
DEF

Armature métallique servant à coiffer et à maintenir le bouchon des bouteilles de champagne, de mousseux, de vin pétillant.

CONT

[...] un muselet de trois brins de fil de fer étamé [...]

Spanish

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