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FUSIL [3 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
- fusil
1, record 1, English, fusil
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fusil : an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - fusil
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fusil
1, record 1, French, fusil
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fusil : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - fusil
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-04-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- FARA 83 assault rifle
1, record 2, English, FARA%2083%20assault%20rifle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FARA stands for "Fusil de Asalto Republica Argentina", which came out in 1983. Its calibre is 5. 56 mm. 2, record 2, English, - FARA%2083%20assault%20rifle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fusil d'assaut FARA 83
1, record 2, French, fusil%20d%27assaut%20FARA%2083
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le «Fusil de Asalto Republica Argentina» existe depuis 1983. Il utilise des cartouches de 5,56 mm. 2, record 2, French, - fusil%20d%27assaut%20FARA%2083
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-02-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- spindle
1, record 3, English, spindle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The spindle is... better known in its conventional and heraldic shape as the fusil..., but it is represented in its natural form also, as the reference to the threading or to the "slippers" implies. 2, record 3, English, - spindle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- otelle
1, record 3, French, otelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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