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ICE AX [2 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

ice ax: an item in the "Mining and Mineral Harvesting Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

piolet à glace : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement d'exploitation minière et d'extraction minérale» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières».

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
DEF

A small pickax carried by mountaineers especially for cutting footholds in the ice.

OBS

It is also used as a support in climbing or walking on ice, a testing device while ascending on snow or ice, or as a belay anchor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
DEF

Solide bâton ferré. Peut servir de canne en toutes sortes de terrain. Sert surtout dans la neige, la glace et à la taille des marches, à l'assurance.

Spanish

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