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BREECH BLOCK [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-05-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- breech block
1, record 1, English, breech%20block
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- breech 2, record 1, English, breech
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The main part of the breech mechanism. 2, record 1, English, - breech%20block
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are two types of mechanisms: the sliding block used with quick firing equipment, and the screw block used with breech-loading equipment. 2, record 1, English, - breech%20block
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
breech block: term extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 3, record 1, English, - breech%20block
Record 1, Key term(s)
- breech-block
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bloc-culasse
1, record 1, French, bloc%2Dculasse
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- culasse 2, record 1, French, culasse
correct, masculine noun
- bloc de culasse 3, record 1, French, bloc%20de%20culasse
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie principale du mécanisme de culasse. 4, record 1, French, - bloc%2Dculasse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il y a deux types de mécanismes : le bloc-culasse à glissière, utilisé avec l'équipement à obturation par la douille, et le bloc-culasse à vis, utilisé avec l'équipement à obturation par la culasse. 4, record 1, French, - bloc%2Dculasse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bloc-culasse : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 1, French, - bloc%2Dculasse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
bloc de culasse : terme tiré du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 6, record 1, French, - bloc%2Dculasse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cañones (Ejército de tierra)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- culata
1, record 1, Spanish, culata
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Armour
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- breech-block
1, record 2, English, breech%2Dblock
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A block which is housed in the breech ring and holds the striker mechanism assembly. It also prevents the casing from moving during firing. 1, record 2, English, - breech%2Dblock
Record 2, Key term(s)
- breech block
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bloc-culasse
1, record 2, French, bloc%2Dculasse
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans une mitrailleuse ou un canon, ensemble comprenant la culasse ainsi que ses mécanismes d'actionnement et de mise de feu ou percuteur. Il empêche également la douille de bouger pendant la mise à feu. 1, record 2, French, - bloc%2Dculasse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bloc-culasse : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 2, French, - bloc%2Dculasse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-03-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- breechblock
1, record 3, English, breechblock
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- breech block 2, record 3, English, breech%20block
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Locking and cartridge head supporting mechanism of a firearm that does not operate in line with the axis of the bore. 1, record 3, English, - breechblock
Record 3, Key term(s)
- breech-block
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Tir (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bloc-culasse
1, record 3, French, bloc%2Dculasse
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- bloc de culasse 1, record 3, French, bloc%20de%20culasse
correct, masculine noun
- culasse mobile 2, record 3, French, culasse%20mobile
correct, feminine noun
- culasse 1, record 3, French, culasse
correct, feminine noun
- masse percutante 1, record 3, French, masse%20percutante
feminine noun
- coin de culasse 1, record 3, French, coin%20de%20culasse
masculine noun
- culasse-béquille 1, record 3, French, culasse%2Db%C3%A9quille
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mécanisme verrouillant soutenant le culot de la cartouche et ne fonctionnant pas en ligne avec l'axe du canon. 1, record 3, French, - bloc%2Dculasse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bloc-culasse : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 3, French, - bloc%2Dculasse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cerrojo móvil
1, record 3, Spanish, cerrojo%20m%C3%B3vil
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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