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MONOCYCLE [2 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
- unicycle
1, record 1, English, unicycle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unicycle: an item in the "Land Transportation Tools and Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - unicycle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- monocycle
1, record 1, French, monocycle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
monocycle : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de transport terrestre» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport». 2, record 1, French, - monocycle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-11-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- unicycle
1, record 2, English, unicycle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A one-wheeled human-powered vehicle. 2, record 2, English, - unicycle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unicycles are composed of a few key parts: the wheel (which includes the tire, tube, rim, spokes, hub and axle), the cranks, pedals, fork-style frame, seatpost, and saddle (the seat of the unicycle). The wheel is usually similar to a bicycle wheel with a special hub designed so the axle is a fixed part of the hub. This means the rotation of the cranks directly controls the rotation of the wheel (called direct drive). The frame sits on top of the axle bearings, while the cranks attach to the ends of the axle. The seatpost links the frame to the saddle. 2, record 2, English, - unicycle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- monocycle
1, record 2, French, monocycle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Véhicule constitué d'une roue, d'une selle et d'un pédalier. 2, record 2, French, - monocycle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrairement au vélo, la plupart des monocycles n'ont pas de chaîne, et les manivelles sont directement fixées sur l'axe de la roue, sans démultiplication. La selle est plus longue et plus étroite à l'avant qu'à l'arrière, afin de permettre un meilleur maintien. 2, record 2, French, - monocycle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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