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METAL BOW [4 records]

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Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Outfitting of Ships
DEF

[The] metal bow fitting [of an anchor] comprising a guide and one or two rollers made of Teflon® or metal.

OBS

These fittings are usually of stainless steel or aluminum and can be fixed or pivoting. The chain rides over one or more Teflon® or metal rollers. Models with side-by-side rollers can simultaneously handle two anchors for dual mooring. Some are recessed into the bow, while others are on deck.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armement et gréement

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
  • Reproduction (Medicine)
DEF

A piece of plastic or metal of various shapes(e. g., coil, loop, bow) inserted into the uterus to exert a contraceptive effect.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
  • Reproduction (Médecine)
DEF

Petit dispositif de plastique ou de métal, inséré dans l'utérus à des fins contraceptives.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumental médico
  • Reproducción (Medicina)
DEF

Pequeños aparatos, de los que existen diferentes modelos y materiales, que se introducen en la cavidad uterina a fin de evitar el embarazo y que pueden permanecer in situ durante un período de 1 a 3 años.

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Record 3 1996-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

Metal transverse bow which supports the tarpaulin on a stake body.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Support métallique incurvé et amovible monté transversalement sur un plateau-ridelles et destiné à supporter la bâche.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
DEF

Soporte metálico curvado y removible montado en forma transversal sobre una plataforma de varas de un camión para sostener el toldo.

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Record 4 1985-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools
  • Wood Sawing
DEF

A metal Frame or Bow Saw consisting of a saw blade, 24-36 in long, held under tension in a tubular steel bow. The blade is 3/4-1 in wide, with plain, raker, or grouped peg teeth, sharpened for cross-cut work. The tubular bow of modern examples is often oval in cross-section, and the blade is tensioned by lever action.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
  • Sciage du bois

Spanish

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