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SNAP CAP [7 records]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

snap cap: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

amorce électrique : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie».

Spanish

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Record 2 2018-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Antique and Obsolete Weapons
DEF

A small cover to protect the nipple of a percussion musket.

OBS

[Snap caps are] usually made of leather with a metal top.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes anciennes
DEF

Accessoire servant à protéger la cheminée d'une arme à feu à percussion.

OBS

Les capsules de sécurité sont généralement constituées d'une pièce en métal sur laquelle est fixé un tampon en cuir.

PHR

capsule de sécurité à chaînette

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Bioengineering
  • Blood
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Technique biologique
  • Sang
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 4 2000-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing (General)
DEF

The snap top (or cap) is the outer component of the snap system. It can be metal or dyed nylon, plain or fancy. The "SX" top includes a 2-prong fastener. During the attachment process, the prongs are driven through the fabric and the socket. Then the legs of the fastener are curled inside the socket to form a secure attachment.

CONT

All snap tops can be customized with your personal logo or design.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Couture (Généralités)
Key term(s)
  • calotte

Spanish

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Record 5 1999-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
DEF

A type of closure for rigid containers whose closure can be effected by a gasket in the top of the cap. It is held to the neck or spout of the container by means of a friction fit on a circumferential bead.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
DEF

Pièce de fermeture pour pots dotée d'un système d'encliquetage.

OBS

Le bouchage par encliquetage est simple. Il s'agit de poser à force la capsule sur le goulot du récipient qui vient s'encliqueter sur un renflement du col.

Spanish

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Record 6 1993-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
  • Weapon Systems

French

Domaine(s)
  • Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
  • Systèmes d'armes

Spanish

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Record 7 1991-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Plug inserted in the chamber of a firearm to absorb percussion and prevent firing pin damage when dry firing.

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Bouchon placé dans la chambre d'une arme à feu pour absorber la percussion et ne pas abîmer le percuteur durant le tir à vide.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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