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BACK PLATE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chimneys (Building Elements)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- back plate 1, record 1, English, back%20plate
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cheminées (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contre-cœur de cheminée
1, record 1, French, contre%2Dc%26oelig%3Bur%20de%20chemin%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-07-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Slaughterhouses
- Animal Care Equipment (Farm equipment)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rear pusher
1, record 2, English, rear%20pusher
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- back plate 2, record 2, English, back%20plate
correct
- back pusher 3, record 2, English, back%20pusher
correct
- backplate 4, record 2, English, backplate
correct
- backpusher 5, record 2, English, backpusher
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We observed that the combined effects of the belly plate which takes the weight of the animal beneath its brisket and the backplate which moves it forward so that the head is properly positioned in the chin-lift are such that, following the incision, the animal is fully supported as it collapses and does not fall on to the wound so long as it remains in the pen. 4, record 2, English, - rear%20pusher
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Abattoirs
- Soins aux animaux (Matériel agricole)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- anti-recul
1, record 2, French, anti%2Drecul
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- système anti-recul 2, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20anti%2Drecul
correct, masculine noun
- dispositif anti-recul 3, record 2, French, dispositif%20anti%2Drecul
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le dispositif anti-recul empêche l'animal de reculer, une fois qu'il est dans la bonne position pour recevoir des soins ou être abattu. 4, record 2, French, - anti%2Drecul
Record 2, Key term(s)
- antirecul
- système antirecul
- dispositif antirecul
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Locks and Locksmithing
- Security Devices
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- backplate
1, record 3, English, backplate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lock plate 1, record 3, English, lock%20plate
correct
- back plate 2, record 3, English, back%20plate
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The interior side of a lock case supporting the lock mechanism. 1, record 3, English, - backplate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Serrurerie
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- palastre
1, record 3, French, palastre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- palâtre 1, record 3, French, pal%C3%A2tre
correct, masculine noun
- palatre 2, record 3, French, palatre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La face principale d'une serrure est le palatre [...] plaque en fer battu ou embouti qui supporte la broche, la bouterolle, etc. 2, record 3, French, - palastre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-01-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Clothing Accessories
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- back plate 1, record 4, English, back%20plate
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The SR [side release] buckle is a three-part assembly: male part, female part and back plate. 1, record 4, English, - back%20plate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- plaquette arrière
1, record 4, French, plaquette%20arri%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La boucle à DL [déclenchement latéral] comporte trois parties, une partie mâle, une partie femelle et une plaquette arrière. 1, record 4, French, - plaquette%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-04-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- back plate 1, record 5, English, back%20plate
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- plaque arrière
1, record 5, French, plaque%20arri%C3%A8re
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- arrière-plaque 1, record 5, French, arri%C3%A8re%2Dplaque
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-06-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Finish Carpentry (Wood Industries)
- Woodworking
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- back plate
1, record 6, English, back%20plate
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Single chain mortising machine. 1, record 6, English, - back%20plate
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
back plate: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 6, English, - back%20plate
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Menuiserie (Industr. du bois)
- Travail du bois
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- table verticale
1, record 6, French, table%20verticale
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mortaiseuse à chaîne simple. 1, record 6, French, - table%20verticale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
table verticale : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 6, French, - table%20verticale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-03-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Interior Covering Materials
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- splashback
1, record 7, English, splashback
correct, see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- splash back 2, record 7, English, splash%20back
correct
- splashboard 2, record 7, English, splashboard
correct
- splash plate 3, record 7, English, splash%20plate
correct
- back plate 3, record 7, English, back%20plate
correct
- backsplash 4, record 7, English, backsplash
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An independent area of impervious material used to protect the wall surface in the vicinity of a wash basin, sink or bath. 1, record 7, English, - splashback
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A board or panel (as behind a kitchen sink) to protect against splashes. 2, record 7, English, - splashback
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
splashback: NOR EN, BSI-4118, 1967. 5, record 7, English, - splashback
Record 7, Key term(s)
- back splash
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Revêtements intérieurs
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- dosseret
1, record 7, French, dosseret
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface verticale adossée au plan de travail ou à un appareil sanitaire, dans une cuisine, un laboratoire. 2, record 7, French, - dosseret
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(Le dosseret doit pouvoir résister aux actions mécaniques et chimiques. On utilise couramment les revêtements céramiques, l'acier inoxydable, la tôle émaillée, les matières plastiques, etc.) 2, record 7, French, - dosseret
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-09-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- back plate
1, record 8, English, back%20plate
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lockup clutch. 1, record 8, English, - back%20plate
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- plateau d'appui
1, record 8, French, plateau%20d%27appui
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1988-11-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- back plate 1, record 9, English, back%20plate
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plate applied to inside of the door to finish off the opening of the letter drop. 1, record 9, English, - back%20plate
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- plaque intérieure
1, record 9, French, plaque%20int%C3%A9rieure
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- plaque arrière 2, record 9, French, plaque%20arri%C3%A8re
see observation, feminine noun
- volet intérieur 2, record 9, French, volet%20int%C3%A9rieur
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«plaque arrière» : Tiré du catalogue d'articles de quincaillerie Lewis, de Montréal. 2, record 9, French, - plaque%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«volet intérieur» : Proposition fondée sur la description faite dans le catalogue Vachette de France, consacré à la serrurerie. 2, record 9, French, - plaque%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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