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Record 1 2019-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cutting and Thrusting Weapons
DEF

The short unsharpened portion of the blade of an edged weapon located just forward of the crossguard.

CONT

The basic function [of the ricasso] was to allow the wielder to place their index finger above the crossguard, which potentially allowed for greater grip strength and torque.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes blanches
DEF

Courte partie non aiguisée de la lame d'une arme blanche, juste devant la garde.

OBS

talon : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Ring-shaped portion of the crossguard of a bayonet which surrounds the muzzle when the bayonet is fixed on the firearm.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Anneau faisant partie de la garde d'une baïonnette et qui entoure la bouche lorsque la baïonnette est fixée à l'arme à feu.

OBS

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

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Armas ligeras
CONT

La empuñadura es una sola pieza metálica, y se compone de: cruz, puño y pomo. La cruz [...] mediante un anillo permite fijar la bayoneta al cañón del fusil.

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