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ECROU [4 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
- nut
1, record 1, English, nut
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nut: an item in the "Multiple Use Tools and Equipment for Materials" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 1, English, - nut
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- écrou
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9crou
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écrou : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement polyvalents pour le traitement des matières» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9crou
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nut
1, record 2, English, nut
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal collar, screwed internally for the reception of a bolt. 2, record 2, English, - nut
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is usually hexagonal in shape, but sometimes square or round. 2, record 2, English, - nut
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nut: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - nut
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- écrou
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9crou
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Collet métallique fileté intérieurement pour recevoir une vis de boulon. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9crou
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est surtout de forme hexagonale, mais peut être aussi carré ou rond. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9crou
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
écrou : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9crou
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
écrou : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9crou
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos de empalme (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tuerca
1, record 2, Spanish, tuerca
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieza con un orificio en que hay labrada una hélice, hecha para que ajuste en ella la de un tornillo. 2, record 2, Spanish, - tuerca
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-06-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nut
1, record 3, English, nut
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Facilities and equipment. 1, record 3, English, - nut
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- écrou
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9crou
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Installations/matériel. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9crou
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-07-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Penal Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- reception
1, record 4, English, reception
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example, the registration of an inmate in a penitentiary. 1, record 4, English, - reception
Record 4, Key term(s)
- reception of inmates
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- écrou
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9crou
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple, l'enregistrement d'un détenu à son arrivée au pénitencier. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9crou
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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