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AIR CUSHION [7 records]
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
- air cushion
1, record 1, English, air%20cushion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
air cushion: an item in the "Personal Gear" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - air%20cushion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coussin d'air
1, record 1, French, coussin%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coussin d'air : objet de la classe «Articles personnels» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 1, French, - coussin%20d%27air
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-04-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- air cushion
1, record 2, English, air%20cushion
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- air pad 1, record 2, English, air%20pad
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the machines with air pad technology, the air pad acts as an air cushion to take care of expanded dye liquor ... 1, record 2, English, - air%20cushion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coussin d'air
1, record 2, French, coussin%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Machine de teinture atmosphérique des pièces Turbosurf. Armoire sécheuse avec système de récupération de chaleur. Machine de laboratoire entièrement automatisée. Machine-pilote horizontale pour teinture sur ensouple. Machine de teinture HT Turbostat avec coussin d'air. Pompe réversible. 1, record 2, French, - coussin%20d%27air
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Transportation of the Future
- Hydroplanes and Hydrofoils
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- air cushion
1, record 3, English, air%20cushion
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cushion of air 2, record 3, English, cushion%20of%20air
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mechanical device using trapped air to arrest motion without shock. 3, record 3, English, - air%20cushion
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the air cushion greatly reduces friction between moving vehicle and the surface over which it travels. 4, record 3, English, - air%20cushion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transports futuristes
- Hydroglisseurs et hydroptères
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coussin d'air
1, record 3, French, coussin%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode de sustentation permettant de maintenir à quelques centimètres de la surface du sol ou de l'eau un véhicule propulsé par hélice ou par réaction. 2, record 3, French, - coussin%20d%27air
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le coussin d'air, l'air est insufflé dans une ou plusieurs cloches placées sous le châssis du véhicule et s'échappe par l'interstice existant entre l'élément portant (sol ou eau) et l'entourage de la cloche. Celui-ci, rigide à l'origine, est devenu souple avec l'invention de la jupe [...] 3, record 3, French, - coussin%20d%27air
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-07-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- air cushion
1, record 4, English, air%20cushion
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Feature incorporated into the latest tennis shoes. 1, record 4, English, - air%20cushion
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coussin d'air
1, record 4, French, coussin%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-03-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- air cushion 1, record 5, English, air%20cushion
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An enclosed volume of air which, by its resistance, acts as a spring or shock absorber. 2, record 5, English, - air%20cushion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The air cushion compresses to absorb foot impact and keep foot centered in the shoe. 3, record 5, English, - air%20cushion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- coussin d'air
1, record 5, French, coussin%20d%27air
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit sac cousu rempli [d'air] de plumes, de crin, de bourre, de matière synthétique, etc. servant à supporter confortablement une partie du corps. 2, record 5, French, - coussin%20d%27air
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Permet l'absorption des forces négatives appliquées au talon. 3, record 5, French, - coussin%20d%27air
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-09-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Road Safety
- Air Cushions (Mechanics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- air cushion
1, record 6, English, air%20cushion
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité routière
- Coussins d'air (Mécanique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- coussin pneumatique
1, record 6, French, coussin%20pneumatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1982-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Cushions (Mechanics)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- air cushion 1, record 7, English, air%20cushion
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
After the filter is stopped and opened to atmosphere at the top, partial drainage allows an air cushion to form. The air inlet valve is then closed and this air is compressed at the pressure of the feed pump. 1, record 7, English, - air%20cushion
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Coussins d'air (Mécanique)
- Traitement des eaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- matelas d'air
1, record 7, French, matelas%20d%27air
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Après arrêt du filtre et mise en communication de sa partie supérieure avec l'atmosphère, une vidange partielle permet la constitution d'un matelas d'air. On ferme la vanne de mise à l'atmosphère et on comprime cet air sous la pression de la pompe d'alimentation. 1, record 7, French, - matelas%20d%27air
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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