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CROSSPIECE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-07-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Percussion Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- yoke
1, record 1, English, yoke
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A block or arched crosspiece from which a bell is suspended. 2, record 1, English, - yoke
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One important part of the bell is the yoke. While this is not a part of the actual bell, there would be no swinging without it. The yoke is the beam from which the bell hangs. 3, record 1, English, - yoke
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à percussion
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- joug
1, record 1, French, joug
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mouton 1, record 1, French, mouton
correct, masculine noun
- joug de suspension 2, record 1, French, joug%20de%20suspension
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de bois ou de métal dans laquelle sont engagées les anses ou la couronne de la cloche destinée à être sonnée en volée et faisant le lien avec le support architectural. 2, record 1, French, - joug
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de percusión
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- yugo
1, record 1, Spanish, yugo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Armazón del que cuelga la campana en los campanarios. 2, record 1, Spanish, - yugo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El yugo es el armazón de madera y herrajes unido a la campana que permite su movimiento. Existen dos tipos básicos de yugo, los que tienen contrapeso de madera (a veces incluyen piedras) y los que carecen de contrapeso. El primer tipo es propio de campanas que pueden balancearse o voltear. El segundo, en España, se utiliza para campanas fijas que se tocan solo con el badajo. 3, record 1, Spanish, - yugo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crutch paralysis
1, record 2, English, crutch%20paralysis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- crutch palsy 1, record 2, English, crutch%20palsy
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A paralysis caused by compression of the brachial plexus or radial nerve by the crosspiece of a crutch. 2, record 2, English, - crutch%20paralysis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- syndrome des béquillards
1, record 2, French, syndrome%20des%20b%C3%A9quillards
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- paralysie des béquillards 2, record 2, French, paralysie%20des%20b%C3%A9quillards
correct, feminine noun
- paralysie des béquilles 2, record 2, French, paralysie%20des%20b%C3%A9quilles
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paralysie du nerf radial et quelquefois d'autres branches du plexus, due à la compression par une béquille des troncs nerveux à leur passage dans le creux de l'aisselle. 3, record 2, French, - syndrome%20des%20b%C3%A9quillards
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «syndrome des béquillards» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 4, record 2, French, - syndrome%20des%20b%C3%A9quillards
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- parálisis de las muletas
1, record 2, Spanish, par%C3%A1lisis%20de%20las%20muletas
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-03-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Farm Implements and Gardening Tools
- Hand Tools
- Property Upkeeping
Record 3, Main entry term, English
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tool for digging, having an iron blade adapted for pressing into the ground with the foot and a long handle commonly with a grip or crosspiece at the top. 1, record 3, English, - spade
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage agricole et horticole
- Outillage à main
- Travaux d'entretien de la propriété
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bêche
1, record 3, French, b%C3%AAche
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- louchet 1, record 3, French, louchet
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Outil en fer forgé et trempé, poli, légèrement incurvé pour retourner, ameublir la terre, enfouir du fumier en sol meuble. 1, record 3, French, - b%C3%AAche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aperos agrícolas e implementos de horticultura
- Herramientas manuales
- Trabajo de mantenimiento de la propiedad
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- laya
1, record 3, Spanish, laya
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento de hierro con cabo de madera, que sirve para labrar la Tierra y revolverla. 2, record 3, Spanish, - laya
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-07-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- crutch pad
1, record 4, English, crutch%20pad
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A padded crosspiece on top of the crutch, that fits under the armpit. 2, record 4, English, - crutch%20pad
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coussinet axillaire de béquille
1, record 4, French, coussinet%20axillaire%20de%20b%C3%A9quille
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-06-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- crossguard
1, record 5, English, crossguard
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crosspiece of a bayonet, between the handle and the blade, often having a ring to fix the bayonet to the rifle. 1, record 5, English, - crossguard
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Crossguards of antique bayonets had often also a stacking hook on the opposite side. 1, record 5, English, - crossguard
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- garde
1, record 5, French, garde
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- croisière 1, record 5, French, croisi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce d'une baïonnette placée transversalement entre la poignée et la lame, souvent munie d'une bague servant à fixer la baïonnette au fusil. 1, record 5, French, - garde
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La garde des anciennes baïonnettes avait souvent aussi un quillon au côté opposé. 1, record 5, French, - garde
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
garde : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 5, French, - garde
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-04-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Supports and Reinforcement (Construction)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- wood stretcher 1, record 6, English, wood%20stretcher
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- wood stretching piece 2, record 6, English, wood%20stretching%20piece
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stretcher. A brace or tie used to extend or support a framework; crosspiece. 3, record 6, English, - wood%20stretcher
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Étayage et consolidation (Construction)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- traverse en bois
1, record 6, French, traverse%20en%20bois
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Traverse. Pièce d'entretoise horizontale d'un châssis de charpente ou d'un bâti de menuiserie, assemblée entre des montants. 2, record 6, French, - traverse%20en%20bois
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-01-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- T square
1, record 7, English, T%20square
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- tee square 2, record 7, English, tee%20square
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a ruler with a crosspiece or head at one end used in making parallel lines or as a support for triangles used in drawing lines at different angles to the ruler 2, record 7, English, - T%20square
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- équerre en T
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9querre%20en%20T
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- double équerre 2, record 7, French, double%20%C3%A9querre
correct, feminine noun
- équerre en té 3, record 7, French, %C3%A9querre%20en%20t%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Équerre] formée de deux règles fixées perpendiculairement de manière à présenter deux angles droits. 4, record 7, French, - %C3%A9querre%20en%20T
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1983-09-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
- Cleaning and Maintenance Services
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- squeegee
1, record 8, English, squeegee
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A T-shaped implement having a crosspiece edged with rubber or leather, used to remove water from a surface, as a window. 1, record 8, English, - squeegee
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
- Services sanitaires et d'entretien
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- raclette
1, record 8, French, raclette
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom donné à divers outils servant à racler: Raclette (...) de laveur de vitres (...) 1, record 8, French, - raclette
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La distinction entre "racloir" et "raclette" semble dépendre du plan sur lequel l'outil est employé, "racloir" correspondant au plan horizontal (par exemple, planchers) et "raclette" aux plans essentiellement verticaux (tels que vitres et pare-brise). 2, record 8, French, - raclette
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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