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BALL CHAIN [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- jack ladder
1, record 1, English, jack%20ladder
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- jackladder 2, record 1, English, jackladder
correct
- log haul-up 3, record 1, English, log%20haul%2Dup
correct
- log haul 4, record 1, English, log%20haul
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inclined plane up which logs are drawn, transversely or end-to-end, to the mill deck by means of an endless cable or ball chain. 5, record 1, English, - jack%20ladder
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- monte-billes
1, record 1, French, monte%2Dbilles
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- monte-grumes 2, record 1, French, monte%2Dgrumes
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Convoyeur à chaîne utilisé dans le transport des billes, d'un étang ou d'un endroit de stockage au plancher de l'usine. 3, record 1, French, - monte%2Dbilles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones y equipo (Industria maderera)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- elevador de rollos
1, record 1, Spanish, elevador%20de%20rollos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-03-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Feed Processing Equipment
- Poultry Production
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- automatic bell waterer
1, record 2, English, automatic%20bell%20waterer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- automatic bell drinker 2, record 2, English, automatic%20bell%20drinker
correct
- bell drinker 3, record 2, English, bell%20drinker
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One automatic bell drinker will serve up to one hundred birds. The bell drinker is designed in such a way that the birds cannot sit on it and it is suspended from the roof by a chain. The water pipe comes down parallel to the chain and inserts into the bell which contains a ball valve. This method will provide a constant fresh flow of water. 4, record 2, English, - automatic%20bell%20waterer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation des animaux (Matériel)
- Élevage des volailles
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- abreuvoir en cloche
1, record 2, French, abreuvoir%20en%20cloche
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- abreuvoir cloche 2, record 2, French, abreuvoir%20cloche
correct, masculine noun
- abreuvoir circulaire 3, record 2, French, abreuvoir%20circulaire
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo de elaboración de piensos
- Cría de aves
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- bebedero de campana
1, record 2, Spanish, bebedero%20de%20campana
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ball and chain
1, record 3, English, ball%20and%20chain
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ball and chain : an item in the "Regulative and Protective Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 3, English, - ball%20and%20chain
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- boulet de forçat
1, record 3, French, boulet%20de%20for%C3%A7at
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
boulet de forçat : objet de la classe «Dispositifs de protection» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 3, French, - boulet%20de%20for%C3%A7at
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-10-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- morning star
1, record 4, English, morning%20star
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- morgenstern 2, record 4, English, morgenstern
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A weapon consisting of a heavy ball set with spikes and either attached to the head of a club or connected to a handle by a length of chain. 2, record 4, English, - morning%20star
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armes anciennes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- morgenstern
1, record 4, French, morgenstern
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- étoile du matin 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9toile%20du%20matin
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-06-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Couplings (Mechanical Components)
- Wind Energy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- vibration sensor
1, record 5, English, vibration%20sensor
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A safety device used in a wind turbine that consists of a ball resting on a ring and connected to a switch through a chain. 2, record 5, English, - vibration%20sensor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If the turbine starts shaking, the ball will fall off the ring and switch the turbine off. 2, record 5, English, - vibration%20sensor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
- Énergie éolienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- capteur de vibrations
1, record 5, French, capteur%20de%20vibrations
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de sécurité utilisé sur une éolienne et consistant en une boule située sur une bague et couplée à un interrupteur par une chaîne. 2, record 5, French, - capteur%20de%20vibrations
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si l'éolienne commence à vibrer, la boule tombera de la bague et l'éolienne s'immobilisera. 2, record 5, French, - capteur%20de%20vibrations
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acoplamientos (Componentes mecánicos)
- Energía eólica
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- sensor de vibraciones
1, record 5, Spanish, sensor%20de%20vibraciones
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-11-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Music (General)
- Official Ceremonies
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ferrule
1, record 6, English, ferrule
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The parts of the mace are the ball, staff, chain, and ferrule. 2, record 6, English, - ferrule
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The ferrule] provides a finish to the bottom of the mace. 3, record 6, English, - ferrule
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Musique (Généralités)
- Cérémonies officielles
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- virole
1, record 6, French, virole
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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