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PAUPIERE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-03-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- eyelid 1, record 1, English, eyelid
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- clamshell shutter 1, record 1, English, clamshell%20shutter
- movable bullet 2, record 1, English, movable%20bullet
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A movable "bullet" was mounted in the tailpipe and controlled by a servomotor to vary the nozzle area. 2, record 1, English, - eyelid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- paupière
1, record 1, French, paupi%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-04-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- eyelid
1, record 2, English, eyelid
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lid 2, record 2, English, lid
correct
- palpebra 3, record 2, English, palpebra
Latin
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the two movable folds covering the front of the eyeball when closed. 3, record 2, English, - eyelid
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- paupière
1, record 2, French, paupi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- palpebra 2, record 2, French, palpebra
Latin
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacun des deux voiles cutanéo-musculo-membraneux qui recouvrent et protègent la partie antérieure des globes oculaires. 2, record 2, French, - paupi%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ojo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- párpado
1, record 2, Spanish, p%C3%A1rpado
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- clamshell
1, record 3, English, clamshell
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The section "Thrust reverser"] includes items such as clamshells, linkages, lever, actuators, plumbing, wiring, indicators, warning systems, etc. 1, record 3, English, - clamshell
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- paupière 1, record 3, French, paupi%C3%A8re
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La section "Inverseur de poussée"] comprend, par exemple, les paupières,tringleries, leviers, vérins, tuyauteries, câblage, indicateurs, systèmes avertisseurs, etc. 1, record 3, French, - paupi%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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