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LATCH [14 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
- latch
1, record 1, English, latch
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
latch: an item in the "Building Components" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - latch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- loquet
1, record 1, French, loquet
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
loquet : objet de la classe «Composants du bâtiment» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 1, French, - loquet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-08-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- latch
1, record 2, English, latch
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- latch bar 2, record 2, English, latch%20bar
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bar with a catch and lever used as a fastening ... 1, record 2, English, - latch
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Carpenter-type lock ... has a distinctive, pivoted latch bar, rather than a sliding latch bolt, and a circular brass plate ... 2, record 2, English, - latch
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- clenche
1, record 2, French, clenche
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce d'un loquet consistant en un levier qu'on lève ou abaisse sur le mentonnet pour ouvrir ou fermer une porte. 1, record 2, French, - clenche
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cerrajería
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- pestillo
1, record 2, Spanish, pestillo
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- latch
1, record 3, English, latch
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- gate notch 2, record 3, English, gate%20notch
correct
- locking notch 3, record 3, English, locking%20notch
correct
- pin slot 4, record 3, English, pin%20slot
correct
- locking hook 5, record 3, English, locking%20hook
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hook or notch on a carabiner which fastens onto the end of gate to secure closure. 5, record 3, English, - latch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... factors that affect carabiner gate security include the shape of the gate notch (which is meant to capture the gate pin when loaded) ... 5, record 3, English, - latch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
One of the recent design changes has been to thicken the metal around the locking notch. 3, record 3, English, - latch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bec
1, record 3, French, bec
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certains [mousquetons] sont pourvus d'un bec en relief sur lequel se referme le doigt et qui a pour fonction de faciliter [la] mise en place [des mousquetons] sur un piton lointain en s'accrochant au rebord de l'œil. 2, record 3, French, - bec
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-03-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that holds something in place by entering a notch or cavity. 1, record 4, English, - latch
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Latch type hooks shall be used unless the use of the latch increases the hazard. 1, record 4, English, - latch
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Levage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- linguet 1, record 4, French, linguet
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- clavette 1, record 4, French, clavette
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dispositif de sécurité placé sur un crochet de levage s'opposant au décrochage accidentel des fardeaux. [...] tout crochet de sécurité s'opposant au décrochage soit par sa forme soit par l'adjonction d'un dispositif de sécurité linguet ou autre. 1, record 4, French, - linguet
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-03-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mineshaft and Mine Passage Accessories
- Mining Dangers and Mine Safety
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- catch
1, record 5, English, catch
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- latch 1, record 5, English, latch
correct, noun
- chair 1, record 5, English, chair
correct, noun
- landing chair 2, record 5, English, landing%20chair
correct
- keep 1, record 5, English, keep
correct, noun
- kep 1, record 5, English, kep
correct
- dog 1, record 5, English, dog
correct, noun
- wing 1, record 5, English, wing
correct, noun
- stop 1, record 5, English, stop
correct, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... rests placed on shaft timbers, to hold the cage when it is brought to rest at the top, bottom, or any intermediate landing. 1, record 5, English, - catch
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The stops for a mine car are usually called "car stops." 3, record 5, English, - catch
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires des puits et galeries (Mines)
- Exploitation minière (dangers et sécurité)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- taquet
1, record 5, French, taquet
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- taquet de sécurité 2, record 5, French, taquet%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif permettant de soutenir la cage dans les recettes. 3, record 5, French, - taquet
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Accesorios de pozos y galerías (Minas)
- Explotación minera (peligros y seguridad)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- paracaídas
1, record 5, Spanish, paraca%C3%ADdas
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-09-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- lock
1, record 6, English, lock
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- lockout 2, record 6, English, lockout
correct
- latch 3, record 6, English, latch
correct
- security lock 4, record 6, English, security%20lock
correct
- locking system 5, record 6, English, locking%20system
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A serialization mechanism by which a specific resource is restricted for use by the holder of the lock. 6, record 6, English, - lock
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Safety systems, locking systems and a manual emergency system complete the automation; filtration can be restarted automatically or by the operator who can thus ensure that the programmed washing operation has been correctly carried out. 5, record 6, English, - lock
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- verrou
1, record 6, French, verrou
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- verrou de sécurité 2, record 6, French, verrou%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- verrouillage 3, record 6, French, verrouillage
correct, masculine noun
- mécanisme de verrouillage 2, record 6, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20verrouillage
masculine noun
- verrou de protection 2, record 6, French, verrou%20de%20protection
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de sécurité interdisant la copie de fichiers sans autorisation. 2, record 6, French, - verrou
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des sécurités, des verrouillages, ainsi qu'un secours manuel complètent l'ensemble de cet automatisme où la remise en filtration peut se faire automatiquement, ou être laissée à la charge de l'exploitant, qui peut ainsi s'assurer de la bonne exécution du lavage programmé. 3, record 6, French, - verrou
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- bloqueo
1, record 6, Spanish, bloqueo
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] acción que permite asegurar el control de un recurso cuando éste puede ser compartido. 1, record 6, Spanish, - bloqueo
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-03-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- latch
1, record 7, English, latch
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In top-break shoulder arms, the barrel latch is often referred to as "bolt"; "locking bolt"; "barrel catch". 2, record 7, English, - latch
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Tir (Sports)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- verrou
1, record 7, French, verrou
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
verrou : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 7, French, - verrou
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- cerrojo
1, record 7, Spanish, cerrojo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-07-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Computer Memories
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- latch storage
1, record 8, English, latch%20storage
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- latch memory 2, record 8, English, latch%20memory
correct
- latch 2, record 8, English, latch
correct, noun
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fig.3 is an example of a whole class of memory elements in which information is stored in interconnected gates. Such elements are known as latches or fliplops. 2, record 8, English, - latch%20storage
Record 8, Key term(s)
- flipflop
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mémoires (Informatique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mémoire à verrou
1, record 8, French, m%C3%A9moire%20%C3%A0%20verrou
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-04-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- latch on
1, record 9, English, latch%20on
correct, verb phrase
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To attach elevators to a section of pipe to pull it out or run it into the hole. 2, record 9, English, - latch%20on
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- accrocher sur les élévateurs
1, record 9, French, accrocher%20sur%20les%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vateurs
correct, verb phrase
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Accrocher une tige sur les élévateurs. 2, record 9, French, - accrocher%20sur%20les%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vateurs
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-09-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- latch
1, record 10, English, latch
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moving parts are retained in a fixed position by means of a locking device which cannot be released until certain specified conditions are fulfilled. 1, record 10, English, - latch
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- verrouillage
1, record 10, French, verrouillage
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action par laquelle les éléments mobiles des appareils sont maintenus dans une position déterminée au moyen d'un verrou qui ne peut être débloqué que lorsque certaines conditions déterminées sont remplies. 1, record 10, French, - verrouillage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-07-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- latch
1, record 11, English, latch
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moveable device used to secure a part or piece in place relative to another. As applied to firearms, various types of latches are employed to hold barrels, cylinders, etc., in position during firing and to enable these parts to be moved for loading or unloading. 1, record 11, English, - latch
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- verrou
1, record 11, French, verrou
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif mobile servant à assujettir une pièce par rapport à une autre. Dans le cas des armes à feu, divers types de verrous servent à retenir les canons, les barillets, etc., pendant le tir et permettent leur déplacement en vue du chargement et du déchargement. Les termes «loquet» et «taquet» sont souvent employés à tort ou abusivement dans les traductions canadiennes. 1, record 11, French, - verrou
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
verrou : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 11, French, - verrou
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-10-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- latch
1, record 12, English, latch
correct, noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- verrou
1, record 12, French, verrou
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- doigt 1, record 12, French, doigt
masculine noun, officially approved
- goupille 1, record 12, French, goupille
feminine noun, officially approved
- axe 1, record 12, French, axe
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes uniformisés par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 2, record 12, French, - verrou
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-10-01
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Interiors
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- latch
1, record 13, English, latch
correct, verb
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To catch or fasten by means of a latch. 2, record 13, English, - latch
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement intérieur des aéronefs
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- enclencher
1, record 13, French, enclencher
correct, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- verrouiller 2, record 13, French, verrouiller
correct, officially approved
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rendre solidaires diverses pièces mécaniques au moyen de l'enclenche. 3, record 13, French, - enclencher
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes uniformisés par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 4, record 13, French, - enclencher
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1984-11-26
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Circuits Technology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- D latch 1, record 14, English, D%20latch
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Technologie des circuits électroniques
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- bascule à verrouillage D 1, record 14, French, bascule%20%C3%A0%20verrouillage%20D
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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