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jack [26 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Keyboard Instruments
- String Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- jack
1, record 1, English, jack
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... any of a set of small upright blocks, typically of wood, one of which rests on the back of each key lever, and is fitted with a quill or plectrum which plucks the string as the block rises when the key is pressed down ... 2, record 1, English, - jack
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Jacks form part of the mechanism of the virginal, spinet and harpsichord. 3, record 1, English, - jack
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
jack: designation usually used in the plural. 3, record 1, English, - jack
Record 1, Key term(s)
- jacks
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à clavier
- Instruments de musique à cordes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sautereau
1, record 1, French, sautereau
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] chacune des lames de bois verticales à laquelle est fixée une pointe de plume ou de cuir, appelée plectre, qui vient pincer la corde correspondant à la touche sur laquelle on appuie. 2, record 1, French, - sautereau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les sautereaux font partie du mécanisme du clavecin et de l'épinette, par exemple. 3, record 1, French, - sautereau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sautereau : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 3, record 1, French, - sautereau
Record 1, Key term(s)
- sautereaux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de teclado
- Instrumentos de cuerda
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- martinete
1, record 1, Spanish, martinete
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En el extremo de cada palanca de las teclas hay uno o más martinetes. Los martinetes suben y bajan a través de unas guías de madera. Cada martinete consta de un cuerpo, una lengüeta, que pivota en el martinete, un resorte para que la lengüeta vuelva a su posición de reposo, un plectro y un apagador de fieltro. 1, record 1, Spanish, - martinete
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-10-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fish
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- roosterfish
1, record 2, English, roosterfish
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- rooster tail 2, record 2, English, rooster%20tail
correct
- jack 3, record 2, English, jack
correct, noun
- papagallo 4, record 2, English, papagallo
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nematistius pectoralis is a species of bony fishes in the family [Nematistiidae]. 5, record 2, English, - roosterfish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
roosterfish: common name also used to refer to other fish species. 5, record 2, English, - roosterfish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
jack: common name also used to refer to other fish species. 5, record 2, English, - roosterfish
Record 2, Key term(s)
- rooster fish
- roostertail
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Poissons
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- plumière
1, record 2, French, plumi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- grand coq-de-mer 2, record 2, French, grand%20coq%2Dde%2Dmer
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Peces
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- papagallo
1, record 2, Spanish, papagallo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-08-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Marine Biology
- Fish
- Aquaculture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- one-sea-winter salmon
1, record 3, English, one%2Dsea%2Dwinter%20salmon
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- 1SW salmon 2, record 3, English, 1SW%20salmon
correct
- grilse 3, record 3, English, grilse
correct, see observation
- jack 4, record 3, English, jack
correct, see observation, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A young ... salmon returning to its native river to spawn for the first time after one winter at sea. 5, record 3, English, - one%2Dsea%2Dwinter%20salmon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grilse: designation used for Atlantic salmon. 6, record 3, English, - one%2Dsea%2Dwinter%20salmon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
jack: designation used for Pacific salmon that are typically male. 6, record 3, English, - one%2Dsea%2Dwinter%20salmon
Record 3, Key term(s)
- 1-sea-winter salmon
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Biologie marine
- Poissons
- Aquaculture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- saumon unibermarin
1, record 3, French, saumon%20unibermarin
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- saumon UBM 2, record 3, French, saumon%20UBM
correct, masculine noun
- unibermarin 3, record 3, French, unibermarin
correct, masculine noun
- UBM 2, record 3, French, UBM
correct, masculine noun
- UBM 2, record 3, French, UBM
- madeleineau 4, record 3, French, madeleineau
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- castillon 5, record 3, French, castillon
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] saumon [vierge] de petite taille qui revient [dans sa rivière natale pour] se reproduire après avoir passé un hiver en mer [...] 2, record 3, French, - saumon%20unibermarin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
madeleineau : désignation utilisée pour le saumon atlantique. 5, record 3, French, - saumon%20unibermarin
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- jack
1, record 4, English, jack
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jack: an item in the "Mechanical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 4, English, - jack
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vérin
1, record 4, French, v%C3%A9rin
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vérin : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement mécaniques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 4, French, - v%C3%A9rin
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Bowling, Billiards and Other Ball Games
- Disabled Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- jack
1, record 5, English, jack
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- jack ball 2, record 5, English, jack%20ball
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small ball for players to aim at. 3, record 5, English, - jack
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a rinks match: The lead whose turn it is to cast the jack shall place the mat correctly. He shall cast the jack according to his skip's instructions, and whilst standing on the mat give instructions to his skip for centering the jack. 4, record 5, English, - jack
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The jack ball (white) is used to start off the game and is thrown by one of the competitors on the court. Once this is done, the object of the game is to come as close to the jack ball as possible to gain points. 5, record 5, English, - jack
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
jack; jack ball: terms used in boccia. 6, record 5, English, - jack
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Quilles, billards et autres jeux de boules
- Sports adaptés
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- but
1, record 5, French, but
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- cochonnet 2, record 5, French, cochonnet
correct, masculine noun
- bouchon 3, record 5, French, bouchon
correct, masculine noun
- jack 4, record 5, French, jack
avoid, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bille servant de cible aux jeux de boules. 5, record 5, French, - but
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si, après le jet du but, une première boule est jouée, l'adversaire a encore le droit de contester sa position réglementaire. Si l'objection est reconnue valable, le but est relancé et la boule rejouée. 6, record 5, French, - but
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Que ce soit à la pétanque ou à «la longue», on joue avec des boules métalliques [...] Ne pas oublier le but, appelé aussi «cochonnet» ou «bouchon»! Il s'agit d'une petite boule en bois, d'un diamètre variant de 25 à 35 mm. 3, record 5, French, - but
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
but; jack : termes utilisés en boccia. 7, record 5, French, - but
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bolos, billar y otros juegos de bolos
- Deportes para personas con discapacidad
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- diana
1, record 5, Spanish, diana
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- bola blanca 2, record 5, Spanish, bola%20blanca
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El boccia se juega utilizando una bola blanca llamada “diana” y seis bolas rojas y seis azules, cada competidor tiene su color. 3, record 5, Spanish, - diana
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Compitiendo en silla de ruedas, los deportistas lanzan, patean o utilizan un dispositivo en forma de rampa, para impulsar pequeñas bolas de cuero lo más cerca posible de la bola blanca o "jack ball". 4, record 5, Spanish, - diana
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diana; bola blanca: términos utilizados en boccia. 5, record 5, Spanish, - diana
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-05-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- jack
1, record 6, English, jack
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- jack tree 1, record 6, English, jack%20tree
correct
- jack fruit tree 1, record 6, English, jack%20fruit%20tree
correct
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- jaquier de Malaisie
1, record 6, French, jaquier%20de%20Malaisie
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- jaqueira
1, record 6, Spanish, jaqueira
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- jaquero 1, record 6, Spanish, jaquero
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-03-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sphalerite
1, record 7, English, sphalerite
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- blende 2, record 7, English, blende
correct
- zinc blende 2, record 7, English, zinc%20blende
correct
- blackjack 3, record 7, English, blackjack
correct, see observation
- black jack 2, record 7, English, black%20jack
correct
- jack 4, record 7, English, jack
correct, see observation
- false galena 3, record 7, English, false%20galena
correct
- pseudogalena 3, record 7, English, pseudogalena
correct
- mock ore 3, record 7, English, mock%20ore
correct
- mock lead 5, record 7, English, mock%20lead
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A yellow, brown or black isometric mineral [which] has a highly perfect dodecahedral cleavage and a resinous to adamantine luster. 3, record 7, English, - sphalerite
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The characteristic luster and association with pyrite and galena generally serve to identify sphalerite. 6, record 7, English, - sphalerite
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Sphalerite] is a widely distributed ore of zinc; commonly associated with galena in veins and other deposits. 3, record 7, English, - sphalerite
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
blackjack; jack: a synonym of sphalerite, especially a dark variety. The term was originated by miners who regarded sphalerite as an impish intrusion ("jack") of worthless material in lead ores. 3, record 7, English, - sphalerite
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Pale sphalerite. 7, record 7, English, - sphalerite
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sphalérite
1, record 7, French, sphal%C3%A9rite
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- blende 2, record 7, French, blende
correct, feminine noun
- fausse galène 3, record 7, French, fausse%20gal%C3%A8ne
feminine noun
- mine douce 3, record 7, French, mine%20douce
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral du système cristallin cubique, d'éclat vitreux à résineux, de couleur gris noir. 4, record 7, French, - sphal%C3%A9rite
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La blende, principal minerai de zinc, est classiquement associée à la pyrite et à la galène [...] Pure, elle est incolore, mais communément, elle est jaune à brun noirâtre. [...] L'éclat est résineux [...] 5, record 7, French, - sphal%C3%A9rite
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sphalérite : étymologie : du grec sphaléros, «décevant, trompeur». Allusion à la confusion qui existait autrefois entre la galène et la sphalérite. 6, record 7, French, - sphal%C3%A9rite
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Sphalérite claire. 7, record 7, French, - sphal%C3%A9rite
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- esfalerita
1, record 7, Spanish, esfalerita
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- blenda 1, record 7, Spanish, blenda
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
- Jib-Type Hoisting Apparatus
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- lift jack
1, record 8, English, lift%20jack
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- jack lift 1, record 8, English, jack%20lift
correct
- jack 2, record 8, English, jack
correct, noun
- lift-jack unit 1, record 8, English, lift%2Djack%20unit
correct
- wheeled towing handle 3, record 8, English, wheeled%20towing%20handle
correct, standardized
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Of a special type is the two-wheeled maneuvering unit or lift jack used in connection with semilive skids. These skids are supported by wheels or casters at one end and metal legs at the other. The lift-jack unit slips under the dead end of the skid and the leverage attained raises the load off the floor when the handle is moved from a vertical to a near-horizontal or pulling position. 1, record 8, English, - lift%20jack
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wheeled towing handle: standardized by the British Standards Institution. 4, record 8, English, - lift%20jack
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chariots de manutention
- Appareils de levage à bras
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- timon
1, record 8, French, timon
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- timon rouleur 2, record 8, French, timon%20rouleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Timon à poignées. Support sur essieu forgé, avec boulon à rotule, ressort à pression et pédale. Mécanisme de déclenchement au timon. 2 roues caoutchoutées. 2, record 8, French, - timon
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2014-03-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Telephones
- Air Transport
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- jack
1, record 9, English, jack
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Téléphones
- Transport aérien
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- jack
1, record 9, French, jack
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Prise de type ancien dans laquelle la fiche à géométrie cylindrique ouvre ou ferme des contacts à ressorts. 1, record 9, French, - jack
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
jack : terme uniformisé par le CUTA [Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique] - Opérations aériennes. 2, record 9, French, - jack
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
- Teléfonos
- Transporte aéreo
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- jack
1, record 9, Spanish, jack
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte hembra en la cual se introduce una clavija para establecer una comunicación telefónica [...] 1, record 9, Spanish, - jack
Record 10 - internal organization data 2013-12-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Telephones
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- jack
1, record 10, English, jack
correct, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jack: term officially approved by the Electronics and Telecommunications Terminology Committee. 2, record 10, English, - jack
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Téléphones
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- prise
1, record 10, French, prise
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Prise femelle de type moderne à 6 ou 8 conducteurs. 1, record 10, French, - prise
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
prise : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation des termes de l’électronique et des télécommunications (CUTEL). 2, record 10, French, - prise
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2012-01-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- jack
1, record 11, English, jack
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An hydraulic or a mechanical device that is used for lifting an aircraft off of the ground for testing or servicing. 2, record 11, English, - jack
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- vérin
1, record 11, French, v%C3%A9rin
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil à vis placé sous des charges pour les soulever sur une faible course ou pour les soutenir. 2, record 11, French, - v%C3%A9rin
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le vérin est utilisé pour soulever l'avion du sol lors d'opérations de contrôle ou d'entretien. 2, record 11, French, - v%C3%A9rin
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vérin : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 11, French, - v%C3%A9rin
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2010-02-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Metal Forming
- Presses (Machinery)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- pneumatic die cushion
1, record 12, English, pneumatic%20die%20cushion
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- jack 1, record 12, English, jack
- die cushion 1, record 12, English, die%20cushion
see observation
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
die cushion: A press accessory placed beneath or within a bolster plate or die block to provide an additional motion or pressure for stamping or forging operations; actuated by air, oil, rubber, springs, or a combination of these. 2, record 12, English, - pneumatic%20die%20cushion
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Formage des métaux
- Presses (Machines)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- coussin pneumatique
1, record 12, French, coussin%20pneumatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- marquette 1, record 12, French, marquette
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que le terme anglais «die cushion» puisse s'appliquer à tous les types d'appareils de contre-pression, il désigne plus particulièrement le coussin pneumatique. 1, record 12, French, - coussin%20pneumatique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2008-11-14
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- jack
1, record 13, English, jack
correct, noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flanged metal sleeve used as part of the flashing around small items that penetrate a roof. 2, record 13, English, - jack
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- manchon
1, record 13, French, manchon
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bride métallique faisant partie du solin autour de petits objets qui traversent le toit. 2, record 13, French, - manchon
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le manchon est un ouvrage d'étanchéité en zinc qui habille le pied des poteaux d'une lucarne; il est engravé à son sommet, et sa base est en général soudée sur la bavette de la lucarne. 3, record 13, French, - manchon
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2005-08-05
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- jack
1, record 14, English, jack
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A portable device for lifting heavy loads through a short distance, operated by a lever, screw or a hydraulic press. 1, record 14, English, - jack
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Cric" is properly a jack of the rack type as distinguished from "vérin" a jack of the screw type, but the distinction is not always observed. 2, record 14, English, - jack
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Levage
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- vérin
1, record 14, French, v%C3%A9rin
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil se plaçant sous une lourde charge, permettant de la soulever à faible hauteur et de la maintenir dans cette position. 1, record 14, French, - v%C3%A9rin
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les vérins sont en général à vis ou hydrauliques. 1, record 14, French, - v%C3%A9rin
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2004-11-17
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Upward-Pushing Apparatus
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- lifting jack
1, record 15, English, lifting%20jack
correct, standardized
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- jack 2, record 15, English, jack
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tool, operating on either the piston or scissors principle, primarily used for raising heavy objects in a vertical direction. 3, record 15, English, - lifting%20jack
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lifting jack: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 15, English, - lifting%20jack
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de levage agissant par poussée
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- cric de levage
1, record 15, French, cric%20de%20levage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- cric 2, record 15, French, cric
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Outil fonctionnant suivant le principe du piston ou des ciseaux et utilisé pour soulever de lourds objets verticalement. 3, record 15, French, - cric%20de%20levage
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cric de levage : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 15, French, - cric%20de%20levage
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparatos de levantamiento de cargas
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- gato
1, record 15, Spanish, gato
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aparato propio para elevar [...] a cortas alturas cargas muy pesadas. 2, record 15, Spanish, - gato
Record 16 - internal organization data 2004-11-17
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Upward-Pushing Apparatus
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- jack
1, record 16, English, jack
correct, noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- lifting jack 2, record 16, English, lifting%20jack
correct
- lifting-jack 3, record 16, English, lifting%2Djack
correct
- hoisting jack 3, record 16, English, hoisting%20jack
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A portable device for lifting heavy loads through a short distance, operated by a lever, a screw, or a hydraulic press. 1, record 16, English, - jack
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Strictly speaking, the English term "jack" has no French equivalent, since it covers two types of lifting appliances, respectively called "crics" and "vérins". 4, record 16, English, - jack
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Crics" is properly a jack of the rack type as distinguished from "vérin" a jack of the screw type, but the distinction is not always observed. 3, record 16, English, - jack
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 3 OBS
See record "lifting jack/cric de levage." 5, record 16, English, - jack
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de levage agissant par poussée
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- outil de levage agissant par poussée
1, record 16, French, outil%20de%20levage%20agissant%20par%20pouss%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- appareil de levage agissant par poussée 1, record 16, French, appareil%20de%20levage%20agissant%20par%20pouss%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] [on distingue] deux classes d'outils de levage: les appareils qui agissent normalement en tirant (les poulies et moufles, les palans et les treuils), les appareils qui agissent en poussant (les crics et les vérins. [...] Tableau I: [...] Outil agissant en traction [...] Outil agissant par poussée [...] 2, record 16, French, - outil%20de%20levage%20agissant%20par%20pouss%C3%A9e
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il est difficile de trouver des critères parfaits pour différencier les crics et les vérins. En effet la plupart des crics ont une crémaillère et une manivelle, la plupart des vérins ont une vis, un écrou et un levier. Cependant on trouve des crics à vis comme les crics de voitures. [...] Nous constatons aussi d'une part que la charge maximale admissible pour un cric de dépasse pas 20 tonnes, alors que celle des vérins va jusqu'à 300 tonnes, et d'autre part que les crics servent surtout à faire mouvoir une charge, tandis que les vérins servent plutôt à la caler. [...] Les vérins ont un usage beaucoup plus spécialisé que les crics et sont souvent construits spécialement en fonction de leur destination [...] 3, record 16, French, - outil%20de%20levage%20agissant%20par%20pouss%C3%A9e
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Voir la fiche «cric de levage/lifting jack» 4, record 16, French, - outil%20de%20levage%20agissant%20par%20pouss%C3%A9e
Record 16, Key term(s)
- cric
- vérin
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparatos de levantamiento de cargas
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- gato
1, record 16, Spanish, gato
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aparato propio para [...] arrastrar a cortas [...] distancias cargas muy pesadas. 1, record 16, Spanish, - gato
Record 17 - internal organization data 2000-05-16
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Rough Carpentry
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- jack
1, record 17, English, jack
correct, verb
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Charpenterie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- soulever sur vérin
1, record 17, French, soulever%20sur%20v%C3%A9rin
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2000-05-16
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Rough Carpentry
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- jack
1, record 18, English, jack
correct, verb
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Charpenterie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- soulever sur cric
1, record 18, French, soulever%20sur%20cric
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1999-11-09
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Culture of Fruit Trees
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- jackfruit
1, record 19, English, jackfruit
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- jack 2, record 19, English, jack
correct
- jakfruit 1, record 19, English, jakfruit
correct
- jak 2, record 19, English, jak
correct
- Artocarpus jaca 3, record 19, English, Artocarpus%20jaca
Latin
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large East Indian tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) that is distinguished from the closely related breadfruit by its entire leaves, yields a fine-grained yellow wood, and is widely cultivated in the tropics for its immense fruits which contain an edible but insipid pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roasted. 1, record 19, English, - jackfruit
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Arboriculture fruitière
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- jaquier
1, record 19, French, jaquier
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- jacquier 2, record 19, French, jacquier
correct, masculine noun
- Artocarpus jaca 3, record 19, French, Artocarpus%20jaca
Latin
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom commun d'une espèce d'arbre du genre artocarpus. (Famille des moracées). (...) se distingue de l'arbre à pain son congénère, par ses feuilles plus petites et entières. Il donne, le long de son tronc, d'énormes fruits, qui pèsent jusqu'à 30 kg. La culture du jaquier se pratique surtout en Malaisie, en Inde, aux Antilles. 4, record 19, French, - jaquier
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1996-06-27
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 20, Main entry term, English
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- suspensoir
1, record 20, French, suspensoir
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1996-03-13
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Engineering
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- jack
1, record 21, English, jack
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Électrotechnique
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- douille
1, record 21, French, douille
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour une fiche banane, par exemple. 1, record 21, French, - douille
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1994-02-16
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- naval jack
1, record 22, English, naval%20jack
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- jack 2, record 22, English, jack
correct
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
naval jack: Terminology officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee. 3, record 22, English, - naval%20jack
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- pavillon de beaupré
1, record 22, French, pavillon%20de%20beaupr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manuel du cérémonial des navires canadiens de sa Majesté, article 312. 2, record 22, French, - pavillon%20de%20beaupr%C3%A9
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pavillon de beaupré : Terminologie adoptée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 22, French, - pavillon%20de%20beaupr%C3%A9
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1991-12-18
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Culture of Fruit Trees
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- jackfruit
1, record 23, English, jackfruit
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- jackfruit 1, record 23, English, jackfruit
correct
- jak 2, record 23, English, jak
correct
- jack 3, record 23, English, jack
correct
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The fruit of this tree, which may weigh up to 70 lb. 3, record 23, English, - jackfruit
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Arboriculture fruitière
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- jacque
1, record 23, French, jacque
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- jaque 1, record 23, French, jaque
correct, masculine noun
- jac 1, record 23, French, jac
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Autocarpus jaca. 2, record 23, French, - jacque
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fruit du jaquier. 1, record 23, French, - jacque
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1990-04-06
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Building Hardware
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- jack
1, record 24, English, jack
noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flanged metal sleeve used as part of the flashing around small items that penetrate a roof. 1, record 24, English, - jack
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- manchette d'étanchéité
1, record 24, French, manchette%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1986-11-18
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Mobile Hoisting Apparatus
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- jack
1, record 25, English, jack
verb
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de levage mobiles
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- lever sur cric 1, record 25, French, lever%20sur%20cric
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1984-09-24
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- jack
1, record 26, English, jack
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A connecting device consisting of a wired circuit receptacle (hub) and insertable plug (jack plug). 2, record 26, English, - jack
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- plot
1, record 26, French, plot
masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(de tableau de connexion s). 1, record 26, French, - plot
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
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