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THUMBTACK [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
- School Equipment
- Communication and Information Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pushpin
1, record 1, English, pushpin
correct, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- push-pin 2, record 1, English, push%2Dpin
correct, specific
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pin that has a roughly cylindrical head and that is easily inserted and withdrawn (as from a bulletin board). 3, record 1, English, - pushpin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pushpin; push-pin : Not to be confused with "thumbtack. " 4, record 1, English, - pushpin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In English, a distinction is made between the designations "thumbtack" and "pushpin, "where the former has a flat head and the latter has a cylindrical head. In French, the designation "punaise" is used to describe pins with either type of heads that are used to fasten papers or other materials to a surface. 4, record 1, English, - pushpin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
- Matériel et équipement scolaires
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- punaise
1, record 1, French, punaise
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit clou à tête plate ou cylindrique et à pointe courte, qu'on enfonce avec les doigts sur une surface pour y fixer des feuilles de papier, des photos, des dessins. 2, record 1, French, - punaise
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
- School Equipment
- Communication and Information Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thumbtack
1, record 2, English, thumbtack
correct, noun, specific
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- drawing pin 1, record 2, English, drawing%20pin
correct, Great Britain, specific
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A short flat-headed pin, used for fastening paper to a wall or other surface ... 2, record 2, English, - thumbtack
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thumbtack; drawing pin : Not to be confused with "pushpin. " 3, record 2, English, - thumbtack
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In English, a distinction is made between the designations "thumbtack" and "pushpin, "where the former has a flat head and the latter has a cylindrical head. In French, the designation "punaise" is used to describe pins with either type of heads that are used to fasten papers or other materials to a surface. 3, record 2, English, - thumbtack
Record 2, Key term(s)
- thumb tack
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
- Matériel et équipement scolaires
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- punaise
1, record 2, French, punaise
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit clou à tête plate ou cylindrique et à pointe courte, qu'on enfonce avec les doigts sur une surface pour y fixer des feuilles de papier, des photos, des dessins. 2, record 2, French, - punaise
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y artículos de oficina
- Material y equipo escolar
- Gestión de las comunicaciones y la información
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- chinche
1, record 2, Spanish, chinche
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- chincheta 1, record 2, Spanish, chincheta
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clavito de cabeza muy ancha que se usa para fijar papeles en las paredes, sujetarlos en las mesas de dibujo, etc. 1, record 2, Spanish, - chinche
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- thumbtack
1, record 3, English, thumbtack
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thumbtack : an item in the "Written Communication Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 3, English, - thumbtack
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- punaise
1, record 3, French, punaise
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
punaise : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de communication écrite» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 3, French, - punaise
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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