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THIMBLE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thimble
1, record 1, English, thimble
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A grooved round or teardrop shaped metal or plastic fitting spliced into an eye of rope or wire to prevent chafe and distortion of the eye. 2, record 1, English, - thimble
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
- Armement et gréement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cosse
1, record 1, French, cosse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Anneau métallique [ou plastique], creusé en gouttière pour recevoir un cordage, dont il réduit l'usure en réduisant les frottements. 2, record 1, French, - cosse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cadenas y cables (Componentes mecánicos)
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- guardacabo
1, record 1, Spanish, guardacabo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thimble
1, record 2, English, thimble
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thimble: an item in the "Textileworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 2, English, - thimble
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dé à coudre
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20coudre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dé à coudre : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de travail du textile» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20coudre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- thimble
1, record 3, English, thimble
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - thimble
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cartouche
1, record 3, French, cartouche
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - cartouche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chimneys (Building Elements)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- thimble
1, record 4, English, thimble
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metallic sleeve passed through the wall of a chimney to hold the end of a stovepipe or smoke pipe. 2, record 4, English, - thimble
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The flue pipe connection with the chimney shall be made by a metal thimble or masonry flue ring. 3, record 4, English, - thimble
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cheminées (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- manchon d'emboîtement
1, record 4, French, manchon%20d%27embo%C3%AEtement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- virole 2, record 4, French, virole
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cercle de métal scellé au départ d'un conduit de fumée en maçonnerie et destiné à recevoir un tuyau de tôle ou un tampon de fermeture. 2, record 4, French, - manchon%20d%27embo%C3%AEtement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Poêle. [...] Le raccordement. [...] Acheter le tuyau à fumée (métal galvanisé) chez un fumiste ou dans une quincaillerie. Acheter en même temps le manchon d'emboîtement (à sceller dans le mur) [...] une rondelle cache-trou (du diamètre du tuyau); [...] Mise en place. [...] Sceller le manchon d'emboîtement dans le trou [...] en bourrant le vide, entre le mur et le manchon, de mortier ou d'une bouillie d'amiante et de plâtre [...] 1, record 4, French, - manchon%20d%27embo%C3%AEtement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Chimeneas (Elementos de edificios)
- Artículos de fumistería y quemadores
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- dedal
1, record 4, Spanish, dedal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- boquilla 1, record 4, Spanish, boquilla
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-06-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- thimble
1, record 5, English, thimble
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Made of metal or plastic, [a] protective cap [which] fits over a finger during handstitching, and aids in pushing the needle through unyielding fabric. 1, record 5, English, - thimble
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dé
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- dé à coudre 2, record 5, French, d%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20coudre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit cône de métal tronqué et fermé, qui, enfilé à l'extrémité du médius, permet de pousser l'aiguille sans se blesser. 1, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9
Record 5, Key term(s)
- dé-à-coudre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-06-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- thimble print element
1, record 6, English, thimble%20print%20element
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- thimble 2, record 6, English, thimble
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plastic thimble-shaped element containing flat spokes with raised characters. 1, record 6, English, - thimble%20print%20element
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The thimble rotates, positioning the spokes so that the striking device can hit the spoke tip against the ribbon; this action imprints the character into the paper. 1, record 6, English, - thimble%20print%20element
Record 6, Key term(s)
- thimble-shaped element
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tulipe
1, record 6, French, tulipe
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément d'impression, très semblable à la marguerite (ou roue d'impression), mais dont les aiguilles sont recourbées vers le haut, ce qui lui donne l'apparence d'une tulipe. 2, record 6, French, - tulipe
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- elemento de impresión de tipo dedal
1, record 6, Spanish, elemento%20de%20impresi%C3%B3n%20de%20tipo%20dedal
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Componente plástico en forma de dedal equipado de rayos planos con caracteres en relieve. Al girar el dedal [...] sitúa los rayos en forma tal que el martillo de impresión golpea el extremo del rayo contra la cinta, lográndose así la impresión del carácter en el papel. 1, record 6, Spanish, - elemento%20de%20impresi%C3%B3n%20de%20tipo%20dedal
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-02-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- thimble
1, record 7, English, thimble
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tube closed at one end used for insertion of e.g. control rods or instruments. 2, record 7, English, - thimble
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thimble: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 7, English, - thimble
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chaussette
1, record 7, French, chaussette
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tube étanche fermé à une extrémité permettant d'introduire un objet dans un milieu, sans contact direct. 2, record 7, French, - chaussette
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chaussette : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 7, French, - chaussette
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-03-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Nuclear Power Stations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- thimble 1, record 8, English, thimble
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[In a nuclear reactor] a closure tube at the end of a ... rod. 2, record 8, English, - thimble
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Centrales nucléaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- doigt de gant
1, record 8, French, doigt%20de%20gant
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- chaussette 2, record 8, French, chaussette
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Dans un réacteur nucléaire] canalisation étanche pénétrant à l'intérieur de tubes. 3, record 8, French, - doigt%20de%20gant
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
doigt de gant : terme préféré au terme «chaussette» lorsque le tube est de petit diamètre. 4, record 8, French, - doigt%20de%20gant
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-02-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Boilermaking
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- ferrule
1, record 9, English, ferrule
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- thimble 2, record 9, English, thimble
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Metal ring or collar used in installation of boiler flues, condenser tubes and similar applications. 3, record 9, English, - ferrule
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chaudronnerie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bague
1, record 9, French, bague
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Anneau ou collier en métal, utilisé dans l'installation des carneaux de chaudières, des tubes de condenseurs et applications semblables. 2, record 9, French, - bague
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Virole pour tube de chaudière. 3, record 9, French, - bague
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-05-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
- Ovens and Baking (Ceramics)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- thimble
1, record 10, English, thimble
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thimble-shaped piece of refractory with a projection for the support of ware. 2, record 10, English, - thimble
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
- Fours et cuisson (Céramique industrielle)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dé
1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce réfractaire en forme de dé muni d'un ergot pour supporter les produits. 1, record 10, French, - d%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1989-03-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Orthodontics
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- coping
1, record 11, English, coping
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- thimble 1, record 11, English, thimble
correct
- cap 2, record 11, English, cap
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thin metal covering or cap over a prepared tooth. Another restoration or part of a restoration may be fitted over the coping. May serve as a retainer or a base for the construction of a crown. 1, record 11, English, - coping
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Orthodontie
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- chape
1, record 11, French, chape
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- coiffe 2, record 11, French, coiffe
feminine noun
- jaquette 3, record 11, French, jaquette
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coiffe ou dé métallique d'épaisseur régulière s'adaptant exactement à un ancrage coronaire ou corono-radiculaire sans pour autant donner la forme anatomique de la dent à restaurer. 4, record 11, French, - chape
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Jaquette" figure dans "L'angoisse du roi Salomon" de Romain Gary. 3, record 11, French, - chape
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1988-03-28
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- thimble
1, record 12, English, thimble
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of a micrometer caliper. 1, record 12, English, - thimble
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- tambour
1, record 12, French, tambour
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1979-01-08
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- thimble 1, record 13, English, thimble
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The socket or bearing attached to an escutcheon plate in which the end of the knob shank rotates. 1, record 13, English, - thimble
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- entrée-bague 1, record 13, French, entr%C3%A9e%2Dbague
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tiré du catalogue 34 des serruriers Vachette de Paris, France. 1, record 13, French, - entr%C3%A9e%2Dbague
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
- Glass Manufacturing
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- thimble 1, record 14, English, thimble
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--L-shaped piece used to homogenize optical glass by mechanical stirring. 1, record 14, English, - thimble
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
- Fabrication du verre
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- guinand 1, record 14, French, guinand
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--pièce forme de L destinée spécialement à homogénéiser le verre optique par brassage mécanique. 1, record 14, French, - guinand
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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