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CLAYMORE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Land Mines
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- claymore
1, record 1, English, claymore
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The warning given immediately prior to firing a defensive command-detonated weapon. 1, record 1, English, - claymore
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
claymore: This designation must be written in capital letters in Canadian Forces documents. 2, record 1, English, - claymore
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
claymore: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 2, record 1, English, - claymore
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mines terrestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- claymore
1, record 1, French, claymore
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Avertissement lancé immédiatement avant le déclenchement d'une arme défensive à détonation télécommandée. 1, record 1, French, - claymore
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
claymore : Cette désignation doit être écrite en majuscules dans les documents des Forces canadiennes. 2, record 1, French, - claymore
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
claymore : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 1, French, - claymore
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cutting and Thrusting Weapons
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- claymore
1, record 2, English, claymore
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large, double-edged broadsword formerly used by Scottish Highlanders. 2, record 2, English, - claymore
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The average claymore ran about 140 cm (55 in.) in overall length, with a 33 cm (13 in.) grip, 107 cm (42 in.) blade, and a weight of approximately 5.5 lb. (2.5 kg). 3, record 2, English, - claymore
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes blanches
- Armes anciennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- claymore
1, record 2, French, claymore
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grande épée à lame large des guerriers écossais, qui se maniait à deux mains. 2, record 2, French, - claymore
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La claymore, arme écossaise traditionnelle aux quillons ornés de quadrilobes ajourés (objet complémentaire), est [... ] une épée à deux mains qui prendra, à partir du XVIIe siècle [...] une dimension plus cérémonielle que guerrière. 3, record 2, French, - claymore
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- claymore
1, record 3, English, claymore
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
claymore: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 3, English, - claymore
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- claymore
1, record 3, French, claymore
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
claymore : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 3, French, - claymore
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-01-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Land Mines
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Claymore mine
1, record 4, English, Claymore%20mine
correct, trademark
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An] anti-personnel mine designed to produce a directionalized fan-shaped pattern of fragments. 2, record 4, English, - Claymore%20mine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Designated as M18A1. 2, record 4, English, - Claymore%20mine
Record 4, Key term(s)
- M18A1
- Claymore
- M18A1 Claymore mine
- M18A1 antipersonnel mine
- Claymore AP mine
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mines terrestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mine Claymore
1, record 4, French, mine%20Claymore
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] mine antipersonnel conçu pour projeter des fragments selon un schéma de dispersion en éventail. 2, record 4, French, - mine%20Claymore
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dénomination : M18A1. 2, record 4, French, - mine%20Claymore
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mine Claymore : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre; le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie et le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 3, record 4, French, - mine%20Claymore
Record 4, Key term(s)
- M18A1
- Claymore
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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