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CHINCHE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
- School Equipment
- Communication and Information Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thumbtack
1, record 1, English, thumbtack
correct, noun, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- drawing pin 1, record 1, English, drawing%20pin
correct, Great Britain, specific
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A short flat-headed pin, used for fastening paper to a wall or other surface ... 2, record 1, English, - thumbtack
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thumbtack; drawing pin: Not to be confused with "pushpin." 3, record 1, English, - thumbtack
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In English, a distinction is made between the designations "thumbtack" and "pushpin," where the former has a flat head and the latter has a cylindrical head. In French, the designation "punaise" is used to describe pins with either type of heads that are used to fasten papers or other materials to a surface. 3, record 1, English, - thumbtack
Record 1, Key term(s)
- thumb tack
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
- Matériel et équipement scolaires
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- punaise
1, record 1, French, punaise
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit clou à tête plate ou cylindrique et à pointe courte, qu'on enfonce avec les doigts sur une surface pour y fixer des feuilles de papier, des photos, des dessins. 2, record 1, French, - punaise
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y artículos de oficina
- Material y equipo escolar
- Gestión de las comunicaciones y la información
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- chinche
1, record 1, Spanish, chinche
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- chincheta 1, record 1, Spanish, chincheta
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clavito de cabeza muy ancha que se usa para fijar papeles en las paredes, sujetarlos en las mesas de dibujo, etc. 1, record 1, Spanish, - chinche
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- true bug 1, record 2, English, true%20bug
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- punaise
1, record 2, French, punaise
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- chinche
1, record 2, Spanish, chinche
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-11-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Metal Fasteners
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tack
1, record 3, English, tack
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Clouterie et visserie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- petit clou
1, record 3, French, petit%20clou
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- broquette 2, record 3, French, broquette
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Petit clou à grosse tête 3, record 3, French, - petit%20clou
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Clavos y tornillos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- chinche
1, record 3, Spanish, chinche
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- chincheta 1, record 3, Spanish, chincheta
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clavito de cabeza muy ancha y plana [...] 1, record 3, Spanish, - chinche
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