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BOLT CATCH [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-01-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hold-open device
1, record 1, English, hold%2Dopen%20device
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- holding open device 2, record 1, English, holding%20open%20device
correct
- bolt catch 1, record 1, English, bolt%20catch
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
On semi-automatic or automatic firearms, a mechanism actuated by the magazine platform which retains the bolt/breechblock rearward after the last round of the magazine has been fired, indicating that reloading is necessary. When a fresh magazine is inserted, the device may release automatically or may have to be manually operated, so that the bolt/breechblock goes forward and chambers a round. On automatic pistols, it is called "slide lock" or "slide stop". 1, record 1, English, - hold%2Dopen%20device
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arrêtoir de culasse
1, record 1, French, arr%C3%AAtoir%20de%20culasse
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur les armes semi-automatiques ou automatiques, mécanisme qui, actionné par le plateau du chargeur, retient la culasse vers l'arrière après le tir de la dernière cartouche; lorsqu'il s'enclenche, il faut recharger l'arme. Quand on insère un nouveau chargeur, le mécanisme se libère automatiquement ou on le libère manuellement. Alors, la culasse revient vers l'avant et introduit une cartouche dans la chambre. Sur les pistolets automatiques, il est appelé «arrêtoir de glissière». 2, record 1, French, - arr%C3%AAtoir%20de%20culasse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arrêtoir de culasse : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 1, French, - arr%C3%AAtoir%20de%20culasse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-12-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bolt catch 1, record 2, English, bolt%20catch
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- catch 1, record 2, English, catch
noun
- keeper 1, record 2, English, keeper
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A notched strike fixed on a doorpost and receiving the falling latch. 1, record 2, English, - bolt%20catch
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mentonnet
1, record 2, French, mentonnet
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bec 1, record 2, French, bec
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gâche crantée qui reçoit la clenche d'un loquet pour tenir une porte fermée. 1, record 2, French, - mentonnet
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-02-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bolt catch 1, record 3, English, bolt%20catch
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- catch 1, record 3, English, catch
noun
- keeper 1, record 3, English, keeper
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal piece fixed on the tumbler spring in a lock with one tumbler. 1, record 3, English, - bolt%20catch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- crochet d'arrêt
1, record 3, French, crochet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de métal fixée sur le ressort de fermeture dans une serrure de porte à une gorge. 1, record 3, French, - crochet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-02-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bolt catch 1, record 4, English, bolt%20catch
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- catch 1, record 4, English, catch
noun
- keeper 1, record 4, English, keeper
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A notched bolt fixed on a hinged metal plate and entering a lock hole in which it is locked. 1, record 4, English, - bolt%20catch
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- auberon
1, record 4, French, auberon
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit goujon comportant une mortaise dans laquelle s'engage le pêne de la serrure. 1, record 4, French, - auberon
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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