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PRONG [20 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-04-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- single prong clip
1, record 1, English, single%20prong%20clip
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
single prong clip : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick). 2, record 1, English, - single%20prong%20clip
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pince à une branche
1, record 1, French, pince%20%C3%A0%20une%20branche
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pince à une branche : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 1, French, - pince%20%C3%A0%20une%20branche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-03-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- double prong clip
1, record 2, English, double%20prong%20clip
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small clip with short prongs used to hold pincurls flat ... 2, record 2, English, - double%20prong%20clip
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... also used in other shaping, rolling and setting of hair. 2, record 2, English, - double%20prong%20clip
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
double prong clip : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick). 3, record 2, English, - double%20prong%20clip
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pince à deux branches
1, record 2, French, pince%20%C3%A0%20deux%20branches
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pince à deux branches : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 2, French, - pince%20%C3%A0%20deux%20branches
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-10-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electricity
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- standard a/c three prong external power provision
1, record 3, English, standard%20a%2Fc%20three%20prong%20external%20power%20provision
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The helicopter shall be equipped with a standard a/c three prong external power provisions capable of being connected to all aircraft electrical equipment including equipment used for engine start. 1, record 3, English, - standard%20a%2Fc%20three%20prong%20external%20power%20provision
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a/c: alternating current. 2, record 3, English, - standard%20a%2Fc%20three%20prong%20external%20power%20provision
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Électricité
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- source d’alimentation externe en c.a. à trois broches
1, record 3, French, source%20d%26rsquo%3Balimentation%20externe%20en%20c%2Ea%2E%20%C3%A0%20trois%20broches
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
c.a. : courant alternatif. 1, record 3, French, - source%20d%26rsquo%3Balimentation%20externe%20en%20c%2Ea%2E%20%C3%A0%20trois%20broches
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-10-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- stylus
1, record 4, English, stylus
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of various pointed wedges used to write braille. 2, record 4, English, - stylus
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In order to make a braille letter with the slate and stylus, a... sheet of braille paper is placed between the two metal plates of the slate. The stylus, a short metal prong fastened to a handle... pushes the paper against the corresponding indentation of the braille cell dot on the bottom plate. A raised dot is formed on the reverse side of the paper. 3, record 4, English, - stylus
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poinçon
1, record 4, French, poin%C3%A7on
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avec le poinçon, le scripteur enfonce les points nécessaires pour former la lettre désirée. Cet instrument oblige cependant le scripteur à écrire de droite à gauche de manière à ce que la lecture puisse se faire dans le bons sens. 2, record 4, French, - poin%C3%A7on
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-02-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Above-Ground Transmission Systems (Electr.)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rotary prong
1, record 5, English, rotary%20prong
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rotary prong : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick) in 1990. 2, record 5, English, - rotary%20prong
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Canalisations aériennes (Électricité)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- crochet tournant
1, record 5, French, crochet%20tournant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crochet tournant : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques du Nouveau-Brunswick en 1990. 2, record 5, French, - crochet%20tournant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-04-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Diamond Industry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- claw
1, record 6, English, claw
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small metal prong used to hold a diamond in the crown pot or pavilion platform pot. 2, record 6, English, - claw
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The Germand type dops] have a hollow pot for the top part or a skew pot with a support for the bottom part which serves as a support for the stone, with a single or double claw straight across which holds the stone in the pot. 3, record 6, English, - claw
Record 6, Key term(s)
- claws
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- griffe
1, record 6, French, griffe
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit doigt métallique qui maintient le diamant dans le pot pour couronne ou le pot à angle droit. 2, record 6, French, - griffe
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La griffe peut être simple ou double selon la pierre à retenir et deux vis latérales de réglage permettent d'abaisser ou de soulever les griffes ou le support. 3, record 6, French, - griffe
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-08-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Senn retractor
1, record 7, English, Senn%20retractor
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Senn's retractor 2, record 7, English, Senn%27s%20retractor
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A handheld instrument with a curled, three-pronged claw at one end and a right-angled, single blade at the other. 3, record 7, English, - Senn%20retractor
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Senn retractors are double ended retractors used in surgical procedures. One end is typically L shaped and the other has three bent prongs. 4, record 7, English, - Senn%20retractor
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proper name : Senn retractor.... Features : hand held; two end-sharp three prong rake-slender 90 degrees blade. Uses : Retraction of skin and shallow tissue. 5, record 7, English, - Senn%20retractor
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Senn retractors are] suitable for short-term displacement of soft tissue. 3, record 7, English, - Senn%20retractor
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In medical eponyms, the possessive form, such as "Senn’s retractor", often disappears over the years. For that reason, the written form "Senn retractor" is also found. 6, record 7, English, - Senn%20retractor
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- écarteur de Senn
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9carteur%20de%20Senn
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- écarteur Senn 2, record 7, French, %C3%A9carteur%20Senn
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Insérer un écarteur de Senn (avec griffes) ou un crochet sous le rebord inférieur du cartilage thyroïdien et tirer à 45 degrés en direction de la tête du (de la) patient(e). 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9carteur%20de%20Senn
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-08-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Weitlaner retractor
1, record 8, English, Weitlaner%20retractor
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proper name : Weitlaner Retractor.... Features : self-retaining; blade : 3 semi sharp prong tips, 4 semi sharp prong tips. Uses : Retaining of tissue in shallow areas; frequently used in spinal procedures, craniotomies and orthopedic cases. 2, record 8, English, - Weitlaner%20retractor
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ends can be blunt or sharp. Has rake tips. Ratchet to hold tissue apart. 3, record 8, English, - Weitlaner%20retractor
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The Weitlaner Retractor works similar to the Gelpi in that when you close the handles the tips spread apart. Like the Gelpi, the Weitlaner has a ratchet allowing the instrument to self retain at whatever spread is necessary to keep the wound open. 4, record 8, English, - Weitlaner%20retractor
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- écarteur de Weitlaner
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9carteur%20de%20Weitlaner
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- écarteur Weitlaner 2, record 8, French, %C3%A9carteur%20Weitlaner
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avec l'usage, il arrive que le nom de l'inventeur ne soit plus utilisé comme complément de nom, mais soit mis en apposition et se comporte, dès lors, comme un adjectif de relation. On parlera alors d'«écarteur Weitlaner» et non plus d'«écarteur de Weitlaner». 3, record 8, French, - %C3%A9carteur%20de%20Weitlaner
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-07-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Volkman retractor
1, record 9, English, Volkman%20retractor
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Volkman finger retractor 2, record 9, English, Volkman%20finger%20retractor
correct
- Volkman hook retractor 3, record 9, English, Volkman%20hook%20retractor
correct
- Volkman rake retractor 4, record 9, English, Volkman%20rake%20retractor
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proper name : Volkmann Retractor. Common name : Volkmann, Rake, Cat's Paw, Four Prong Retractor. Features : hand held; curved prong tip; tips-sharp or blunt; handle-long, looped shape Uses : Retraction of tissue in shallow incisions. 1, record 9, English, - Volkman%20retractor
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
There are many varieties of Volkman retractors: Volkman Retractor, 2 Prongs, Sharp, 8-1/2", ring handle; Volkman Retractor, 3 Prongs, Sharp, 8-1/2", ring handle; Volkman Retractor, 4 Prongs, Sharp, 8-1/2", ring handle; Volkman Retractor, 6 Prongs, Sharp, 8-1/2", ring handle; Volkman Retractor, 2 Prongs, Blunt, 8-1/2", ring handle; Volkman Retractor, 3 Prongs, Blunt, 8-1/2", ring handle; Volkman Retractor, 4 Prongs, Blunt, 8-1/2", ring handle; Volkman Retractor, 6 Prongs, Blunt, 8-1/2", ring handle; etc. 5, record 9, English, - Volkman%20retractor
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- écarteur de Volkman
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9carteur%20de%20Volkman
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Écarteur de Volkman, pointu ou mousse; à une, deux, trois, quatre, cinq ou six dents. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9carteur%20de%20Volkman
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2008-07-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- four prong retractor
1, record 10, English, four%20prong%20retractor
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- four-prong retractor 1, record 10, English, four%2Dprong%20retractor
correct
- 4 prong retractor 2, record 10, English, 4%20prong%20retractor
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are many varieties prong retractor, often bearing the name of their inventor : Blair 4 prong retractor; Cottle 4 prong retractor; Jordan-Simpson 4 prong retractor; JordanVernick 4 Prong Retractor with Rotational Handle; Knapp 4 prong retractor; Volkman 4 prong retractor; Small 4-prong Retractor Blade; Medium 4-prong Retractor Blade; Large 4-prong Retractor Blade; etc. 3, record 10, English, - four%20prong%20retractor
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- écarteur à quatre griffes
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9carteur%20%C3%A0%20quatre%20griffes
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- écarteur à quatre dents 1, record 10, French, %C3%A9carteur%20%C3%A0%20quatre%20dents
correct, masculine noun
- écarteur à 4 griffes 2, record 10, French, %C3%A9carteur%20%C3%A0%204%20griffes
masculine noun
- écarteur à 4 dents 1, record 10, French, %C3%A9carteur%20%C3%A0%204%20dents
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les écarteurs peuvent être munis de plusieurs dents ou griffes : écarteur à deux griffes mousses; écarteur mousse à deux dents; écarteur à 3 dents mousses; écarteur à 3 dents pointues; écarteur à 3 griffes du Dr Valude; Ecarteur à 4 griffes dit du Dr Sheehan; etc. 3, record 10, French, - %C3%A9carteur%20%C3%A0%20quatre%20griffes
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2008-07-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Household Articles - Various
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- pitter
1, record 11, English, pitter
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A... tool consisting of two attached hinged handles, one with a ring at the end, the other with a blunt prong. 1, record 11, English, - pitter
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The olive or cherry is placed in the ring and the handles are squeezed together, forcing the prong through the fruit and pushing the pit out through the hole in the ring. 1, record 11, English, - pitter
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Articles ménagers divers
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- dénoyauteur
1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9noyauteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sorte de pince utilisée pour enlever les noyaux des olives ou des cerises sans abîmer la pulpe. 2, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9noyauteur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-07-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- prong setting
1, record 12, English, prong%20setting
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- claw setting 1, record 12, English, claw%20setting
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prong or Claw Setting : This is the most common type of setting, especially for ladies’ solitaire diamond rings. It involves fitting the diamond in a metal head or basket and securing it with a minimum of three prongs or metal claws. The shape of the prongs can vary. They may be rounded, elongated or pointed. 1, record 12, English, - prong%20setting
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- serti à griffes
1, record 12, French, serti%20%C3%A0%20griffes
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- sertissure à griffes 2, record 12, French, sertissure%20%C3%A0%20griffes
correct, feminine noun
- sertissage à griffes 3, record 12, French, sertissage%20%C3%A0%20griffes
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le «serti à griffes», méthode la plus fréquente en bijouterie, consiste à enserrer la pierre entre des pointes de métal. 4, record 12, French, - serti%20%C3%A0%20griffes
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1994-02-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Slaughterhouses
- Meats and Meat Industries
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- trier
1, record 13, English, trier
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A prong used to insert into the meat for trying. 1, record 13, English, - trier
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Abattoirs
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- sonde à viande
1, record 13, French, sonde%20%C3%A0%20viande
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument en ivoire ou en métal en forme de broche que l'on introduit dans la viande pour en déceler les altérations profondes, le commencement d'une putréfaction au voisinage de l'os par exemple. 1, record 13, French, - sonde%20%C3%A0%20viande
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1991-06-12
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- rod
1, record 14, English, rod
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the round, solid prong of a waving iron. 2, record 14, English, - rod
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- cylindre
1, record 14, French, cylindre
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- tube 2, record 14, French, tube
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fer à friser (...) est composé d'un manche muni d'une languette et d'un cylindre métallique chauffant. (...) Il existe différents diamètres de cylindres : petit, moyen et gros. 1, record 14, French, - cylindre
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les fers à friser sont parfois munis d'un rouleau détachable de dimensions variées (petite, moyenne ou grosse) au lieu d'avoir un cylindre fixe standard. 3, record 14, French, - cylindre
Record 14, Key term(s)
- rouleau
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1989-04-05
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Electric Power Distribution
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- three prong outlet
1, record 15, English, three%20prong%20outlet
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Our 3 prong outlet is available if the drill is not double insulated. 1, record 15, English, - three%20prong%20outlet
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Distribution électrique
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- prise triphasée
1, record 15, French, prise%20triphas%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1986-09-24
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Leatherworking Tools and Equipment
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- single-prong chisel
1, record 16, English, single%2Dprong%20chisel
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
After punching the corner holes, begin next holes with the multi-prong chisel. Space the first holes(from corner) same width as the punch blade(3/32"). If holes do not come evenly spaced at next corner, adjust the space by using the single prong chisel. 1, record 16, English, - single%2Dprong%20chisel
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Outils et machines pour le travail du cuir
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- ciseau à 1 pointe
1, record 16, French, ciseau%20%C3%A0%201%20pointe
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- ciseau à une pointe 1, record 16, French, ciseau%20%C3%A0%20une%20pointe
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une fois le trou du coin percé, faites les trous suivants avec le ciseau à pointes multiples. Laissez le même espace du trou du coin que celui des pointes (3/32"). Si les trous ne finissent pas bien espacés à l'autre coin, ajustez l'espacement avec un ciseau à une pointe. 1, record 16, French, - ciseau%20%C3%A0%201%20pointe
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1986-08-14
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Slaughterhouses
- Meats and Meat Industries
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- trying meats
1, record 17, English, trying%20meats
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The insertion into meat or product and subsequent removal and smelling of a metal prong for the purpose of determining condition. 1, record 17, English, - trying%20meats
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Abattoirs
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- sondage des viandes
1, record 17, French, sondage%20des%20viandes
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sondage : emploi d'une sonde. (...) Le sondage des viandes congelées est un peu particulier; c'est l'introduction d'une sonde spéciale (...) dans les masses musculaires pour détecter une altération profonde. 1, record 17, French, - sondage%20des%20viandes
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1983-05-09
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- prong of a throwing stick 1, record 18, English, prong%20of%20a%20throwing%20stick
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a spear thrower of ca. 2 ft. long, one end of which is held by the fingers, and the other end is attached by a prong to the weapon's butt. 1, record 18, English, - prong%20of%20a%20throwing%20stick
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- crochet d'un propulseur 1, record 18, French, crochet%20d%27un%20propulseur
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1983-04-13
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- barbed and tanged arrowheads 1, record 19, English, barbed%20and%20tanged%20arrowheads
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arrowheads usually of stone or metal, with protruding points and a long and slender tongue or prong as a means of attachment. 1, record 19, English, - barbed%20and%20tanged%20arrowheads
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- pointes de flèches barbelées et munies d'une soie 1, record 19, French, pointes%20de%20fl%C3%A8ches%20barbel%C3%A9es%20et%20munies%20d%27une%20soie
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1982-03-11
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- three prong twist lock receptacle 1, record 20, English, three%20prong%20twist%20lock%20receptacle
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ground power supply access panel : Facilities provided : 1 A 6-Prong male receptacle... 2 A 3-Prong twist lock receptacle. The 110 volt 60 cycle AC power for the utility outlets is supplied through this connector. 1, record 20, English, - three%20prong%20twist%20lock%20receptacle
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- prise de courant à trois alvéoles et à verrouillage par rotation
1, record 20, French, prise%20de%20courant%20%C3%A0%20trois%20alv%C3%A9oles%20et%20%C3%A0%20verrouillage%20par%20rotation
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une prise de parc à 3 broches et à verrouillage par rotation permet d'alimenter en courant alternatif 50 c/s 4 prises réparties au poste pilote et dans la cabine pour le branchement d'appareils industriels (perceuses électriques, aspirateurs, etc.) 1, record 20, French, - prise%20de%20courant%20%C3%A0%20trois%20alv%C3%A9oles%20et%20%C3%A0%20verrouillage%20par%20rotation
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Contrairement au 6-prong male receptacle, cette prise comporte des alvéoles destinées à recevoir les broches de la fiche (d'après consultation auprès d'un Coordonnateur - Services avions). Les terme alvéole et broche sont conformes à la terminologie des normes AFNOR et du Dictionnaire technique de la construction électrique de Sizaire. 1, record 20, French, - prise%20de%20courant%20%C3%A0%20trois%20alv%C3%A9oles%20et%20%C3%A0%20verrouillage%20par%20rotation
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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