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PIVOT ROD [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-07-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rotating toe cord
1, record 1, English, rotating%20toe%20cord
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pivot rod 2, record 1, English, pivot%20rod
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attachment point of the binding to the snowshoe; it pivots on a metal rod so that the snowshoe tail drags or tracks behind as you walk. 3, record 1, English, - rotating%20toe%20cord
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A rotating toe cord helps to deliver maximum crampon penetration and minimize fatigue in powder or packed snow conditions and the recreational crampon system is located under the ball of the foot and heel for secure traction throughout the entire stride. 4, record 1, English, - rotating%20toe%20cord
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Independent research proves that the Rotating Toe Cord is the most efficient pivot system available, which means over a long trek you will expend less energy to traverse the same distance than you would using a pivot system without full rotation. 5, record 1, English, - rotating%20toe%20cord
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Your snowshoes have a rotating toe cord(sometimes called the pivot rod) that allows a 90 degree [rotation. ] 2, record 1, English, - rotating%20toe%20cord
Record 1, Key term(s)
- pivot bar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pivot
1, record 1, French, pivot
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce cylindrique pénétrant dans un palier et pouvant tourner sur elle-même. 2, record 1, French, - pivot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La fixation est reliée au corps de la raquette à l'aide d'un système de pivot qui tourne sur un axe parfois en métal, parfois constitué d'une bande de caoutchouc renforcé. L'avantage du pivot de métal demeure la liberté accrue du pied qui s'affranchit du poids de la raquette. 3, record 1, French, - pivot
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-11-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- extractor cam
1, record 2, English, extractor%20cam
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- extractor lever 1, record 2, English, extractor%20lever
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
On top break revolvers, disc shaped piece with a hook on its outer diameter which pivots on the joint pivot screw and impinges directly on the extractor rod to push out the extractor when breaking the firearm. 1, record 2, English, - extractor%20cam
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example, the Enfiled No. 2 revolver has an extractor cam. 1, record 2, English, - extractor%20cam
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- came d'extracteur
1, record 2, French, came%20d%27extracteur
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- levier d'extracteur 1, record 2, French, levier%20d%27extracteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur certains revolvers à bascule, rondelle à rebord en forme de crochet, pivotant sur la charnière et frappant la tige d'extraction pour actionner l'extracteur lorsqu'on ouvre l'arme à feu. 1, record 2, French, - came%20d%27extracteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple, la came d'extracteur du revolver Enfield nº2. 1, record 2, French, - came%20d%27extracteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
came d'extracteur terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 2, French, - came%20d%27extracteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-10-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aluminum frame snowshoe
1, record 3, English, aluminum%20frame%20snowshoe
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- aluminum snowshoe 2, record 3, English, aluminum%20snowshoe
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High-tech snowshoes have aluminum frames and neoprene lacing or solid decks of neoprene. Aluminum shoes are very efficient... and often incorporate other refinements including the binding pivot rod and built-in crampons found on Sherpa shoes, one of the leading manufacturers of aluminum snowhshoes. 2, record 3, English, - aluminum%20frame%20snowshoe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Aluminum Frame Snowshoes. Sometimes called "westerns" these high performance shoes are required equipment for alpine expeditions or rescues. 3, record 3, English, - aluminum%20frame%20snowshoe
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- raquette alu
1, record 3, French, raquette%20alu
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tubbs : raquette alu, forme ovale [...] 1, record 3, French, - raquette%20alu
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les raquettes modernes ont détrôné [les traditionnelles raquettes indiennes] depuis une dizaine d'années. [...] Le cadre peut être en métal (alliage d'alu), avec tamis en sangles (Baldas, Tubbs) ou en plastique [...] La famille «métal» est [...] plus technique. 1, record 3, French, - raquette%20alu
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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