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SCRATCHER [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-01-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
- Oil Drilling
- Petroleum Technology - Maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- scratcher
1, record 1, English, scratcher
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for cleaning mud and mud filter cake off of the wellbore wall when cementing casing in the hole to ensure good contact and bonding between the cement and the wellbore wall. 2, record 1, English, - scratcher
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The scratcher is a simple device, consisting of a band of steel that fits around a joint of casing, and stiff wire fingers or cable loops sticking out in all directions around the band (360-degree coverage). A scratcher resembles a bottlebrush, but its diameter is greater than its height. Importantly, for scratchers to be effective, the casing must be moved. This movement may be reciprocal motion in and out of the wellbore, rotary motion, or both. In general, the more motion, the better the cement job will be. 2, record 1, English, - scratcher
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
- Entretien (Technologie pétrolière)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gratte-paroi
1, record 1, French, gratte%2Dparoi
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hérisson 1, record 1, French, h%C3%A9risson
correct, masculine noun
- racleur de parois 1, record 1, French, racleur%20de%20parois
correct, masculine noun
- grattoir 2, record 1, French, grattoir
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de grattage installé sur le tubage pour enlever le cake de boue des parois du puits afin d'assurer une bonne adhérence du ciment. 3, record 1, French, - gratte%2Dparoi
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-02-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 2, English, scratch
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To withdraw from a tennis tournament for personal reasons (default) after being listed officially as an entrant but before competition actually begins or to withdraw the name of a competitor from competition because of some rule infraction. 2, record 2, English, - scratch
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- déclarer forfait
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9clarer%20forfait
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- se retirer 2, record 2, French, se%20retirer
correct, Canada
- scratcher 3, record 2, French, scratcher
avoid, anglicism
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rayer un joueur de tennis qui, pour une épreuve donnée, n'est pas présent à l'appel de son nom. 4, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9clarer%20forfait
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par extension, refuser de disputer un match en ne se présentant pas à l'appel du départ. 4, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9clarer%20forfait
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-10-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Farm Animals
- Crop Protection
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- back rubber
1, record 3, English, back%20rubber
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- backrubber 2, record 3, English, backrubber
correct
- back scratcher 1, record 3, English, back%20scratcher
correct
- scratcher 3, record 3, English, scratcher
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that automatically applies insecticide to cattle as they rub against it. 4, record 3, English, - back%20rubber
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Insecticide dispenser. 3, record 3, English, - back%20rubber
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Protection des animaux (Agric.)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gratte-dos à action chimique
1, record 3, French, gratte%2Ddos%20%C3%A0%20action%20chimique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- gratte-dos insecticide 1, record 3, French, gratte%2Ddos%20insecticide
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour les bovins. 1, record 3, French, - gratte%2Ddos%20%C3%A0%20action%20chimique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-03-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Silk-Screen Printing
- Printing Machines and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- squeegee
1, record 4, English, squeegee
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- scratcher 2, record 4, English, scratcher
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In silk screen printing, a rubber strip mounted on wood or metal used for forcing ink through the stencil. 3, record 4, English, - squeegee
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sérigraphie
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- raclette
1, record 4, French, raclette
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En sérigraphie, lame de caoutchouc montée sur un support de bois que l'on passe sur l'écran pour forcer l'encre au travers des mailles de soie ou de nylon. 2, record 4, French, - raclette
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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