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SNAP FLASK [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
- snap flask
1, record 1, English, snap%20flask
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
snap flask: an item in the "Metalworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 1, English, - snap%20flask
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- châssis démotteur
1, record 1, French, ch%C3%A2ssis%20d%C3%A9motteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
châssis démotteur : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement du travail des métaux» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 1, French, - ch%C3%A2ssis%20d%C3%A9motteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-05-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Foundry Practice
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- snap flask
1, record 2, English, snap%20flask
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- slip-flask 2, record 2, English, slip%2Dflask
correct
- tight-flask 2, record 2, English, tight%2Dflask
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of tapered moulding box, usually made in light alloy or wood, that is used for small and shallow castings. 2, record 2, English, - snap%20flask
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The box is without lid or bottom and has a hinge at one corner and a fastener at the diagonally opposite corner. ... Also called "slip-flask." If the flask is not removed before pouring it is called a "tight-flask." 2, record 2, English, - snap%20flask
Record 2, Key term(s)
- snap-flask
- slip flask
- tight flask
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fonderie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- châssis démotteur
1, record 2, French, ch%C3%A2ssis%20d%C3%A9motteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- châssis à démotter
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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