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SIGNAL APPLIANCE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-09-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Water Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sound-signalling device
1, record 1, English, sound%2Dsignalling%20device
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A sound-signalling device or appliance is essential in periods of reduced visibility, such as fog and heavy rain, or whenever a boat operator needs to signal his or her intentions or position. For example, sound signals are necessary when meeting head-on, crossing, or overtaking, and in emergency situations. 2, record 1, English, - sound%2Dsignalling%20device
Record 1, Key term(s)
- sound-signaling device
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Transport par eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de signalisation sonore
1, record 1, French, dispositif%20de%20signalisation%20sonore
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- avertisseur sonore 2, record 1, French, avertisseur%20sonore
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-11-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Kitchen Utensils
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cooker-fryer 1, record 2, English, cooker%2Dfryer
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cooker-fryer with aluminum interior deep-fries, cooks, steams, all in one appliance.... Automatic heat control, signal light. 1, record 2, English, - cooker%2Dfryer
Record 2, Key term(s)
- cooker fryer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Batterie de cuisine
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- friteuse-faitout
1, record 2, French, friteuse%2Dfaitout
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Friteuse-faitout de 5 pintes avec panier à pommes de terre frites. Cordon et thermostat amovibles. [...] En aluminium épais et émaillé. 1, record 2, French, - friteuse%2Dfaitout
Record 2, Key term(s)
- friteuse faitout
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-08-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- appliance 1, record 3, English, appliance
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
communicating signal appliance. 1, record 3, English, - appliance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UCOR 62, 25. 1, record 3, English, - appliance
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport par rail
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
système de communication interne. 1, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UCOC 62-T77, 32. 1, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1980-07-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- communicating signal
1, record 4, English, communicating%20signal
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Communicating signals. Each car of a passenger train must be connected with the engine by a communicating signal appliance. 1, record 4, English, - communicating%20signal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- signal de communication interne 1, record 4, French, signal%20de%20communication%20interne
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Signaux de communication interne. Un système de communication interne doit relier à la locomotive tous les véhicules d'un train de voyageurs. 1, record 4, French, - signal%20de%20communication%20interne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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