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Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nail
1, record 1, English, nail
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nail: an item in the "Woodworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 1, English, - nail
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- clou
1, record 1, French, clou
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clou : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de travail du bois» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 1, French, - clou
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-09-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Birds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nail
1, record 2, English, nail
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The horny tip of the upper mandible ... in ducks, geese, and swans. 1, record 2, English, - nail
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- onglet
1, record 2, French, onglet
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone cornée au bout de la mandibule supérieure (maxille) chez les canards, les oies et des cygnes. 1, record 2, French, - onglet
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-10-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Building Hardware
- Metal Fasteners
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nail
1, record 3, English, nail
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A straight, slender piece of metal, usually pointed at one end and having a head at the other, used to hold two or more pieces together. 2, record 3, English, - nail
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nails fall into two broad categories, "wire nails" and "cut nails", and can have a variety of head styles ..., shank cross-section ..., materials and finishes. 3, record 3, English, - nail
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
- Clouterie et visserie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- clou
1, record 3, French, clou
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pointe 2, record 3, French, pointe
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- pointe de Paris 3, record 3, French, pointe%20de%20Paris
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tige métallique pointue à un bout, aplatie à l'autre et servant à fixer ou à suspendre quelque chose. 4, record 3, French, - clou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Toute pointe métallique à enfoncer par percussion [...] 5, record 3, French, - clou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le terme pointe désigne ce qu'on appelle communément des clous. 6, record 3, French, - clou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par déformation, le terme de pointe est généralement synonyme de clou, au sens large. 5, record 3, French, - clou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La mesure des clous s'exprimait autrefois soit en poids, soit avec un numéro de la jauge de Paris, soit, de nos jours, en longueur et diamètre. 5, record 3, French, - clou
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artículos de ferretería para la construcción
- Clavos y tornillos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- clavo
1, record 3, Spanish, clavo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieza esbelta de metal con punta en uno de sus extremos para hincarlo en la madera y plana o redondeada en el otro extremo para ser golpeada con el martillo; se utiliza como elemento de sujeción por los carpinteros y otros gremios. 2, record 3, Spanish, - clavo
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-07-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Birds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- claw
1, record 4, English, claw
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- nail 1, record 4, English, nail
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These hole nesters with sharp claws for perching are generally associated with southerly woodland habitats, at least in Quebec. 1, record 4, English, - claw
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- griffe
1, record 4, French, griffe
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces canards, qui nichent dans des cavités et qui possèdent des griffes acérées leur permettant de se percher, sont généralement associés aux habitats boisés des régions méridionales du moins sous nos latitudes. 1, record 4, French, - griffe
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-07-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- nail
1, record 5, English, nail
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rod made of metal, bone, or solid material used to attach the ends or pieces of broken bones. 1, record 5, English, - nail
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- clou
1, record 5, French, clou
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tige rigide métallique destinée à maintenir en bonne position et au contact l'un de l'autre des fragments osseux fracturés, après introduction dans le canal médullaire de l'os. 1, record 5, French, - clou
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-05-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Neurotics Anonymous
1, record 6, English, Neurotics%20Anonymous
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- NA 1, record 6, English, NA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Neurotics Anonymous International Liaison Inc 1, record 6, English, Neurotics%20Anonymous%20International%20Liaison%20Inc
former designation, correct
- NAIL 1, record 6, English, NAIL
former designation, correct
- NAIL 1, record 6, English, NAIL
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Neurotics Anonymous International Liaison
- Neurotics Anonymous International Liaison Incorpo rated
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Neurotics Anonymous
1, record 6, French, Neurotics%20Anonymous
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- NA 1, record 6, French, NA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Névrosés anonymes 2, record 6, French, N%C3%A9vros%C3%A9s%20anonymes
former designation, correct
- NA 1, record 6, French, NA
correct
- NA 1, record 6, French, NA
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-01-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Birds
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- nail
1, record 7, English, nail
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- toe nail 2, record 7, English, toe%20nail
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of birds 1, record 7, English, - nail
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Oiseaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- griffe
1, record 7, French, griffe
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- ongle 1, record 7, French, ongle
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-01-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- National Association for Independent Living
1, record 8, English, National%20Association%20for%20Independent%20Living
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- NAIL 2, record 8, English, NAIL
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seeks to promote independent living, especially for persons with disabilities. Purpose is to encourage persons with and without disabilities to work together to facilitate independent living. 1, record 8, English, - National%20Association%20for%20Independent%20Living
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- National Association for Independent Living
1, record 8, French, National%20Association%20for%20Independent%20Living
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- NAIL 2, record 8, French, NAIL
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1988-01-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Supports and Reinforcement (Construction)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- nail
1, record 9, English, nail
verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Étayage et consolidation (Construction)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- clouer 1, record 9, French, clouer
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-01-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- nail
1, record 10, English, nail
verb
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pitonner 1, record 10, French, pitonner
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1988-01-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- knurled pin 1, record 11, English, knurled%20pin
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- drive pin 1, record 11, English, drive%20pin
- nail 1, record 11, English, nail
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FIST, 45-20-302. Ramset offers one of the most complete selections of austempered drive pins and threaded studs for powder actuated fastening tools. (RAMS 79, 8) drive pin (RAMS 79, 8) nail (dépliant Hilti (Canada) Limitée). 1, record 11, English, - knurled%20pin
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- goupille moletée à cartouche 1, record 11, French, goupille%20molet%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20cartouche
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ASSE 78, 247. Les goupilles [et boulons à cartouches explosives] sont dotés d'une tête en ogive; leur tige, lisse quand ils sont à poser dans du béton, a une partie moletée pour la fixation dans l'acier. (...) La pose s'effectue avec un pistolet (...) (ASSE 78, 245). 1, record 11, French, - goupille%20molet%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20cartouche
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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