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HERRAMIENTA [2 records]

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Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Operating Systems (Software)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

A piece of software that carries out a particular function, typically creating or modifying another program.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas operativos (Soporte lógico)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
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Record 2 2012-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
DEF

Implement for working upon something, usually held in the hand. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

For example, a hammer, saw, lathe, twist drill, drill press, grinder, planer, or screwdriver.

OBS

tool: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
DEF

Instrument pour travailler sur quelque chose, généralement tenu à la main. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

outil : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9.

OBS

outil : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Herramientas manuales
  • Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
DEF

Instrumento para efectuar algún trabajo manualmente [...]

CONT

Las herramientas suelen clasificarse en tres grupos, según como labran la materia: las herramientas de corte le arrancan partículas o virutas (cepillos, fresas, sierras, etc.) o la cortan (cizallas); las muelas desgastan la materia por abrasión; el martillo de forjar, las matrices de las prensas de estampar, así como las hileras, la deforman.

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