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TRUNNION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
- Weapon Systems (Land Forces)
- Tracked Vehicles (Military)
- Armour
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- trunnion
1, record 1, English, trunnion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A component of the mantelet and elevating gearbox. 1, record 1, English, - trunnion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trunnion: applies to the Leopard. 2, record 1, English, - trunnion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces terrestres)
- Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
- Arme blindée
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tourillon
1, record 1, French, tourillon
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Composant du bouclier et de la boîte d'engrenages de pointage en hauteur. 1, record 1, French, - tourillon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tourillon : s'applique au Leopard. 2, record 1, French, - tourillon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
tourillon : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 1, French, - tourillon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trunnion
1, record 2, English, trunnion
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trunnion: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - trunnion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tourillon
1, record 2, French, tourillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tourillon : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - tourillon
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Bioengineering
- Blood
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- trunnion
1, record 3, English, trunnion
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - trunnion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Technique biologique
- Sang
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- anneau
1, record 3, French, anneau
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - anneau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-05-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- trunnion
1, record 4, English, trunnion
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters. 2, record 4, English, - trunnion
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tourillon
1, record 4, French, tourillon
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
de biellette. 2, record 4, French, - tourillon
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères. 2, record 4, French, - tourillon
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-05-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- trunnion
1, record 5, English, trunnion
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
de rotor. 2, record 5, English, - trunnion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters. 2, record 5, English, - trunnion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- croisillon
1, record 5, French, croisillon
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères. 2, record 5, French, - croisillon
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-10-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- trunnion
1, record 6, English, trunnion
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pin or pivot usually mounted on bearings for rotating or tilting something. 1, record 6, English, - trunnion
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A centrifuge furnished without trunnion ring or shield. 2, record 6, English, - trunnion
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- croisillon
1, record 6, French, croisillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les laboratoires d'analyse, on utilise fréquemment des centrifugeuses formées d'un croisillon tournant autour de son axe, équipé de 2 ou 4 tubes, ou plus, dans lesquels on place des éprouvettes. 1, record 6, French, - croisillon
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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