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TREUIL [6 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
- winch
1, record 1, English, winch
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
winch: an item in the "Mechanical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - winch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- treuil
1, record 1, French, treuil
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
treuil : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement mécaniques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - treuil
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-11-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- winch
1, record 2, English, winch
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rescuers must sometimes lift or pull an object to free a victim. Several rescue tools have been developed to assist in this task. These include tripods, winches, come-alongs, chains, pneumatic lifting bags, and block and tackle systems. 1, record 2, English, - winch
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- treuil
1, record 2, French, treuil
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les sauveteurs doivent parfois lever ou tirer sur un objet pour libérer une victime. Ils ont à leur disposition plusieurs outils pour le faire : trépieds, treuils, palans à levier, chaînes, coussins pneumatiques de levage et palans à moufles. 1, record 2, French, - treuil
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Winches
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- winch
1, record 3, English, winch
correct, noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine used for pulling or hoisting ... by winding a cable around a spool. 2, record 3, English, - winch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
winch: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - winch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
winch: term officially approved by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee (ATSC) - Helicopters. 4, record 3, English, - winch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Setting winch. 3, record 3, English, - winch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Treuils
- Outillage (Mécanique)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
- Armement et gréement
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- treuil
1, record 3, French, treuil
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil destiné à tirer ou à lever des charges, par l'intermédiaire d'un cordage, d'un câble ou d'une chaîne qui s'enroule autour d'un cylindre horizontal, appelé «tambour», ou d'une noix, actionné avec ou sans démultiplication par une manivelle à main ou par un moteur. 2, record 3, French, - treuil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
treuil : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 3, French, - treuil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
treuil : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères. 4, record 3, French, - treuil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
treuil : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 3, French, - treuil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Treuil de pose. 3, record 3, French, - treuil
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cabrestantes
- Herramientas y equipo (Mecánica)
- Equipo y herramientas (Explotación minera)
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- chigre
1, record 3, Spanish, chigre
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-06-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Winches
- Machinery
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wheel and axle
1, record 4, English, wheel%20and%20axle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A circular frame of wood, metal, or other hard substance (sometimes in the form of a solid disc, but usually of a ring (rim or felloe) with spokes radiating from the central part or nave) attached or capable of being attached at its centre to an axle around which it revolves; used, in many different forms and sizes, for communicating, facilitating, or equalizing motion, and for other purposes. 1, record 4, English, - wheel%20and%20axle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Treuils
- Machines
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- treuil
1, record 4, French, treuil
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de levage et de chargement, composé d'un arbre ou tambour qu'on fait tourner sur son axe à l'aide d'une manivelle et autour duquel s'enroule une corde, un câble. 1, record 4, French, - treuil
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-08-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
- Helicopters (Military)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hoist
1, record 5, English, hoist
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In helicopters, the mechanism by which external loads may be raised or lowered vertically. 1, record 5, English, - hoist
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hoist: term and definition standardized by NATO. 1, record 5, English, - hoist
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Levage
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- treuil
1, record 5, French, treuil
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
À bord des hélicoptères, mécanisme servant à monter ou descendre des charges extérieures. 1, record 5, French, - treuil
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
treuil : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 5, French, - treuil
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Levantamiento de cargas
- Helicópteros (Militar)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- gancho
1, record 5, Spanish, gancho
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- torno 1, record 5, Spanish, torno
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En helicópteros, mecanismo mediante el cual las cargas externas pueden ser izadas o bajadas verticalmente. 1, record 5, Spanish, - gancho
Record 6 - internal organization data 1992-06-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
- Theatre and Opera
- Winches
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- counterweight system 1, record 6, English, counterweight%20system
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A permanent rigging system to facilitate the handling of heavy pieces of scenery or equipment. Cable from a suspension batten attached to such pieces pass over pulleys to an iron frame, called an arbor (or carriage or cradle), which slides in two vertical grooved rails (tracks) at the side of the stage and holds the counterweight. 1, record 6, English, - counterweight%20system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Salles et installations de spectacles
- Théâtre et Opéra
- Treuils
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- treuil
1, record 6, French, treuil
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine qui permet d'élever verticalement de lourdes charges. Elle se compose d'un grand cylindre horizontal tournant sur son axe et limité à ses extrémités par deux plateaux circulaires débordants appelés «tourtes». Les fils auxquels est suspendue la charge à soulever s'enroulent autour du cylindre. 1, record 6, French, - treuil
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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