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SNIPE [6 records]

Record 1 2023-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transport of Wood
  • Forestry Operations
DEF

The end of a log, rounded-off so as to facilitate dragging.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport du bois
  • Exploitation forestière
DEF

Extrémité d'une grume, arrondie de façon à faciliter son traînage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte de la madera
  • Explotación forestal
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Record 2 2022-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Birds
OBS

snipe: Common name used to refer to various species of shorebirds in the family Scolopacidae.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oiseaux
OBS

bécassine : Nom vernaculaire employé pour désigner diverses espèces d'oiseaux de rivage de la famille des Scolopacidae.

Spanish

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Record 3 2001-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
OBS

genre de yacht monotype de régate à voile

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vela y navegación de placer
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Record 4 2001-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Site Equipment
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
DEF

A length of pipe fitted over a wrench handle to increase the leverage of the wrench.

OBS

However, use of a larger wrench is usually preferred.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de chantier
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
DEF

Morceau de tube utilisé pour accroître la puissance de levier d'une clef.

Spanish

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Record 5 1988-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Advertising Media
DEF

In a campaign for a national advertiser, it is possible to identify a local dealer through use of a snipe - a narrow strip of paper which is usually added to the bottom of the poster.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Supports publicitaires
DEF

Ajout sur le dessin original d'un panneau-réclame.

Spanish

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Record 6 1988-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles
  • Small Arms
OBS

Night sight for small arms, made by Pilkington PE, in Great Britain.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
  • Armes légères
OBS

Viseur de nuit adaptable aux armes légères, fabriqué par la société britannique Pilkington PE.

Spanish

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