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MOLDED HANDLE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-10-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crab caliper
1, record 1, English, crab%20caliper
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Our Crab Caliper takes the guesswork out of measuring the legal sizes of many different types of crab. This unique caliper has multiple measuring steps all in the same tool, more than any other caliper. Both male and female diagrams are molded into the handle for quick and easy reference. For most crab sizing from northern California through Alaska. 2, record 1, English, - crab%20caliper
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- crabe-mètre
1, record 1, French, crabe%2Dm%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un crabe se mesure en ligne droite au niveau de la partie la plus large de la carapace, à l'extérieur des pointes. On recommande aux exploitants pêcheurs d'utiliser un compas d'épaisseur (crabe-mètre) pour obtenir des mesures précises. 1, record 1, French, - crabe%2Dm%C3%A8tre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-12-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thumb rest
1, record 2, English, thumb%20rest
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] molded indentation in the handle of an iron to guide the hand into position. 1, record 2, English, - thumb%20rest
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- appui-pouce
1, record 2, French, appui%2Dpouce
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- repose-pouce 2, record 2, French, repose%2Dpouce
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
on place souvent sur le côté gauche de la poignée un repose-pouce qui diminue la fatigue de la ménagère. 2, record 2, French, - appui%2Dpouce
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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