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J-HOOK [2 records]

Record 1 2020-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Hardware
DEF

A J-shaped device designed to be driven into walls or wooden framing to provide a strong point from which to hang things.

OBS

In the fire service, they are most often used to hang salvage covers on walls to protect wall-mounted book cases and other shelving units ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Quincaillerie générale
DEF

Outil en forme de J conçu pour être posé sur des murs ou des charpentes de bois afin de fournir un point d'attache solide pour suspendre différentes choses.

OBS

Le service d'incendie s'en sert surtout pour suspendre des bâches de protection sur des murs afin de protéger les bibliothèques murales et d'autres éléments de rayonnage […]

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthodontics
CONT

Tweed-Merrifield directional force technology with microimplant anchorage is a useful treatment approach for a patient with a Class I or Class II dentoalveolar-protrusion malocclusion. It can create a favorable counterclockwise skeletal change and a balanced face without patient compliance. In contrast, headgear force with high-pull J-hook can obtain similar results but depends on patient cooperation.

Key term(s)
  • J hook

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthodontie
OBS

Le crochet J est un des éléments composant les casques à force directionnelle. Il permet l'application directe des forces sur l'arc vestibulaire.

Key term(s)
  • crochet-J

Spanish

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