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THUMB WHEEL [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-07-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Ceramics (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thrower
1, record 1, English, thrower
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter’s wheel [or throw] and bakes them it a kiln. 2, record 1, English, - thrower
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are many techniques in use for throwing ceramic containers, although this is a typical procedure : a round, moist lump of clay body is thrown down onto the wheel head or a bat attached to it. The lump is made even and forced to the centre of the wheel by applying pressure with the hands. The thrower finds the center of the clay by moving a thumb across the lump until no more friction is felt. 3, record 1, English, - thrower
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Céramique (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tourneur
1, record 1, French, tourneur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tourneuse 2, record 1, French, tourneuse
correct, feminine noun
- potier tourneur 3, record 1, French, potier%20tourneur
correct, masculine noun
- potière tourneuse 4, record 1, French, poti%C3%A8re%20tourneuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrier (ouvrière) qui travaille sur un tour. 2, record 1, French, - tourneur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les diplômés du CAP [certificat d'aptitude professionnelle] deviennent tourneurs en céramique [...] La majorité des emplois se trouvent chez des petits artisans céramistes. [...] Quand l'entreprise compte plusieurs personnes, le tourneur travaille en collaboration avec un décorateur en céramique. 5, record 1, French, - tourneur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Mountain Sports
- Protection of Life
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- climbing helmet
1, record 2, English, climbing%20helmet
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- climber's helmet 2, record 2, English, climber%27s%20helmet
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An adjustable headgear with a chin strap, usually of moulded fibreglass, that will protect the head from all possible blows, deflect falling stones, absorb impacts and stay in place in the event of a fall. 3, record 2, English, - climbing%20helmet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It’s a good idea to buy and wear a climbing helmet, especially if you’re climbing at areas and cliffs with loose rock or if you’re climbing below another party. A helmet protects your head from falling missiles, projectiles, and dropped gear. 4, record 2, English, - climbing%20helmet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Description of Mammut Skywalker 2-Climbing Helmet : Well-ventilated climber's helmet with ergonomic fit made from extremely durable plastic hard shell. The thumb wheel enables quick, single-handed adjustment. 2, record 2, English, - climbing%20helmet
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Sports de montagne
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- casque d'alpiniste
1, record 2, French, casque%20d%27alpiniste
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- casque d'alpinisme 2, record 2, French, casque%20d%27alpinisme
correct, masculine noun
- casque d'escalade 3, record 2, French, casque%20d%27escalade
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coiffure généralement composée d'une coque en matière plastique (souvent renforcée de fibres de verre ou de nylon), d'une coiffe pour amortir les chocs et ménager les vertèbres cervicales et d'une jugulaire réglable et qui a pour but de protéger la tête contre les chutes de pierres ou de glace et contre les chocs en cas de chute. 4, record 2, French, - casque%20d%27alpiniste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En plus de vous protéger des blessures à la tête, le casque d'escalade réduit les chocs qui pourraient avoir des conséquences sur le reste de votre corps. [...] Pour beaucoup de grimpeurs, il est une pièce d'équipement indispensable pour pratiquer l'escalade artificielle, l'escalade de glace, les voies à plusieurs longueurs, les voies d'alpinisme et toute autre voie où les rochers et la glace présentent un risque. 3, record 2, French, - casque%20d%27alpiniste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La caractéristique essentielle que l’on demande à un casque d’alpinisme est sa faculté à pouvoir absorber l’énergie générée par des chocs violents (comme des chutes de pierres ou heurt de la tête du grimpeur lors de sa chute) de manière à n’en restituer qu’une faible partie à l’utilisateur. Cet amortissement est constitué soit par le système de sangle placé à l’intérieur du casque, soit [...] par une couche de matériau compressible, comme du polystyrène, placé sous la calotte du casque. 5, record 2, French, - casque%20d%27alpiniste
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Deportes de montaña
- Protección de las personas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- casco de alpinismo
1, record 2, Spanish, casco%20de%20alpinismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-10-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- driving glove
1, record 3, English, driving%20glove
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The protective driving gloves prevent problems like cramp and overheating of the palm of the hand and the inside of the thumb. The gloves are covered with goats-leather and kevelar, which allow a better grip on the wheel and protection against vibrations and minor shocks. An elastomere membrane is placed on the inside of the glove to protect the inside of the hand and the thumb. 1, record 3, English, - driving%20glove
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gant de propulsion
1, record 3, French, gant%20de%20propulsion
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gants de propulsion servent à prévenir de légers traumatismes, qui peuvent apparaître tels que des crampes et des échauffements occasionnés à la paume, la palmure et à l'intérieur de la main et du pouce. 1, record 3, French, - gant%20de%20propulsion
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-04-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- thumbwheel
1, record 4, English, thumbwheel
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- thumb wheel 2, record 4, English, thumb%20wheel
correct, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A valuator device that employs a wheel rotatable about its axis. 1, record 4, English, - thumbwheel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A pair of thumbwheels can be used for two-dimensional locations: one thumbwheel provides the position in the vertical direction, while the other provides the position in the horizontal direction. 1, record 4, English, - thumbwheel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
thumb wheel; thumbweel : terms standardized by ISO and CSA. 3, record 4, English, - thumbwheel
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Périphériques (Informatique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- molette
1, record 4, French, molette
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Comparateur comportant une roue mobile autour de son axe. 2, record 4, French, - molette
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une paire de molettes peut servir pour une localisation bidimensionnelle : l'une des molettes fournit la position verticale et l'autre la position horizontale. 2, record 4, French, - molette
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
molette : terme normalisé par l'ISO et la CSA. 3, record 4, French, - molette
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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