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Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Mountain Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ice screw
1, record 1, English, ice%20screw
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal spike having screw threads on one end and an eye on the other used to secure an ice climber. 2, record 1, English, - ice%20screw
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ice screws... Push the ice screw into the ice while twisting the hanger by hand in a clockwise direction to get it started. Placing the ice screw at waist level allows you to push harder and turn the screw with less effort. Continue to turn the ice screw handle by hand until the hanger nearly contacts the ice surface. Chip away any fractured ice using your ice axe, then turn the ice screw handle the remainder of the way. Align the hanger so that it hangs downward—in the direction of pull.... When possible, choose an ice screw length that will not bottom out on rock underneath the ice. Turning your ice screw into rock will damage the teeth and can fracture the ice. 3, record 1, English, - ice%20screw
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The tubular, hollow-core ice screw ... minimizes fracturing of the ice because the displaced ice moves up into the core of the screw ... it has four cutting teeth and a conical interior. The tip of the cone is the toothed end of the screw. As ice enters the cone it can expand. The core fills with ice chips that are easy to clean out by tapping the screw against a hammer of axe head. 4, record 1, English, - ice%20screw
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Sports de montagne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- broche à glace
1, record 1, French, broche%20%C3%A0%20glace
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- broche à visser 2, record 1, French, broche%20%C3%A0%20visser
correct, feminine noun
- broche à vis 3, record 1, French, broche%20%C3%A0%20vis
correct, feminine noun
- vis à glace 4, record 1, French, vis%20%C3%A0%20glace
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tige de métal ayant une extrémité pointue en hélice et l'autre pourvue d'un œil que les alpinistes vissent dans la glace afin de sécuriser la cordée sur la voie. 5, record 1, French, - broche%20%C3%A0%20glace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Broches à glace. [...] Poussez la broche dans la glace en tournant manuellement la patte d'amarrage dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre afin d'amorcer la broche. Le fait de poser une broche à hauteur de taille permet de pousser plus fort et de visser la broche en faisant moins d'efforts. Continuez à tourner la manivelle de la broche manuellement jusqu'à ce que la patte d'amarrage soit presque en contact avec la surface de la glace. Raclez toute glace craquelée à l'aide de votre piolet puis vissez le restant du pas de vis avec la manivelle. Alignez la patte d'amarrage de manière à ce qu'elle soit positionnée vers le bas — dans le sens de la traction. [...] Le fait de visser une broche à glace dans du rocher endommage le trépan et peut fissurer la glace. 6, record 1, French, - broche%20%C3%A0%20glace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les broches à visser [...] Méthode de pose : amorcer en frappant la broche, puis visser en s'aidant éventuellement du piolet comme un bras de levier [...] pour enlever, dévisser. 7, record 1, French, - broche%20%C3%A0%20glace
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Deportes de montaña
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tornillo de hielo
1, record 1, Spanish, tornillo%20de%20hielo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Varilla metálica con una punta helicoidal de unos 20 cm de longitud que se introduce en el hielo, atornillándolo o golpeándolo, para utilizarlo como anclaje. 2, record 1, Spanish, - tornillo%20de%20hielo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-01-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- anti-clutter sea control
1, record 2, English, anti%2Dclutter%20sea%20control
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- A/C sea control 1, record 2, English, A%2FC%20sea%20control
correct
- ACS control 2, record 2, English, ACS%20control
correct
- sensitivity time control 1, record 2, English, sensitivity%20time%20control
correct
- STC 3, record 2, English, STC
correct
- STC 3, record 2, English, STC
- sea anti-clutter 4, record 2, English, sea%20anti%2Dclutter
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The anti-clutter sea control is often referred to as STC (Sensitivity Time Control) which decreases the amplification of the receiver immediately after a radar pulse is transmitted, and progressively increases the sensitivity as the range increases. A common mistake is to over adjust the A/C SEA control so that the surface clutter is completely removed. By rotating the control fully clockwise, you see how dangerous this can be; a dark zone is created near the center of the screen and close-in targets can be lost. This dark zone is even more dangerous if the gain has not been properly adjusted. Always leave a little surface clutter visible on the screen. If no surface clutter is observed (on very calm water), set the control at the fully counterclockwise position. 3, record 2, English, - anti%2Dclutter%20sea%20control
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Turn clockwise to increase sea anti-clutter(STC, Sensitivity Time Control) effect, and counter-clockwise to decrease sea anti-clutter effect. 5, record 2, English, - anti%2Dclutter%20sea%20control
Record 2, Key term(s)
- anticlutter sea control
- anti clutter sea control
- sea anticlutter
- sea anti clutter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- anti-retour de mer
1, record 2, French, anti%2Dretour%20de%20mer
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On peut avoir recours à l'anti-retour de pluie et à l'anti-retour de mer pour éliminer les faux échos. Il faut cependant être prudent en les utilisant, car on risque de masquer d'autres cibles proches si on place les commandes de ces dispositifs à un niveau trop élevé. 2, record 2, French, - anti%2Dretour%20de%20mer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'anti-retour de mer [sert] à régler le gain à courte distance. 3, record 2, French, - anti%2Dretour%20de%20mer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
anti-retour de mer : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 2, French, - anti%2Dretour%20de%20mer
Record 2, Key term(s)
- anti retour de mer
- antiretour de mer
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-01-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lug cap
1, record 3, English, lug%20cap
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lug type closure 2, record 3, English, lug%20type%20closure
correct, standardized
- lug-type closure 3, record 3, English, lug%2Dtype%20closure
correct
- quick turn closure 4, record 3, English, quick%20turn%20closure
correct, standardized
- lug closure 1, record 3, English, lug%20closure
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bottle closure in which the side of the cap engages corresponding lugs or ridges on the neck finish to provide a grip for the cap when the cap is given a quarter turn, clockwise. 3, record 3, English, - lug%20cap
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lug cap is the most popular steel vacuum-closure today. [It] is used extensively for vacuum packs in the food industry, and is suitable for use on many products packaged in glass containers. 5, record 3, English, - lug%20cap
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lug type closure; quick turn closure: terms standardized by the British Standards Institution (BSI). 6, record 3, English, - lug%20cap
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Although the terms "closure" and "cap" may be seen as different terms when standing alone, we think they should be recognized as synonyms when properly qualified. 6, record 3, English, - lug%20cap
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capsule à crans
1, record 3, French, capsule%20%C3%A0%20crans
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capsule métallique avec un roulé intérieur à crans et un joint coulé qui vient en contact avec la partie supérieure de l'orifice d'un récipient. Le vide assure la tenue de la capsule, mais après utilisation, les crans permettent une refermeture «au quart de tour». 2, record 3, French, - capsule%20%C3%A0%20crans
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les capsules [...] à crans, la Twist-off pour pots en verre a rencontré depuis quelques années un incontestable succès du fait de sa facilité d'emploi, ouverture et fermeture s'effectuant avec à peine un quart de tour. 3, record 3, French, - capsule%20%C3%A0%20crans
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-03-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- chain tool 1, record 4, English, chain%20tool
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inexpensive device for breaking a chain, which also provides a method for loosening a stiff link. 2, record 4, English, - chain%20tool
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Remove chain. Place link over tab of chain tool. Turn handle clockwise until point touches rivet. 3, record 4, English, - chain%20tool
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dérive-chaîne
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9rive%2Dcha%C3%AEne
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit outil utilisé pour ouvrir ou fermer la chaîne, il se compose d'un support et d'une vis prolongée par un ergot destiné à faire sauter ou remettre en place les rivets. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9rive%2Dcha%C3%AEne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Placez la pointe du dérive-chaîne sur le rivet choisi et tournez le mécanisme afin que celle-ci vienne pousser le rivet et l'extraire. 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9rive%2Dcha%C3%AEne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1991-12-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- contrast control
1, record 5, English, contrast%20control
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A control, associated with a picture-display device, for adjusting the contrast ratio of the reproduced picture. 2, record 5, English, - contrast%20control
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
contrast control adjusts the relationship between the light and dark areas on the screen. Turning the control clockwise causes the darker areas of the picture to turn from gray to black. Rotating it counterclockwise causes the dark areas to lighten from black to gray. 3, record 5, English, - contrast%20control
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a monochrome-television system, both average luminance and the contrast ratio are affected. 2, record 5, English, - contrast%20control
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- commande de contraste
1, record 5, French, commande%20de%20contraste
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des téléviseurs sont dotés d'un microprocesseur qui rassemble les fonctions de commande du contraste, de la saturation et de la luminosité, ce qui assure le réglage automatique du niveau du noir sur les trois canons du tube cathodique. 1, record 5, French, - commande%20de%20contraste
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1987-03-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Baskets and Basketmaking
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- two-straw braid
1, record 6, English, two%2Dstraw%20braid
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To make a two-straw braid tie two straws firmly together at the top, hold them in the left hand at the knot and fold the first straw over the second so that the two straws form a right angle. Make a quarter turn clockwise and fold the second straw over the first. Continue like this until you have the length you want. 1, record 6, English, - two%2Dstraw%20braid
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vannerie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tresse à deux pailles
1, record 6, French, tresse%20%C3%A0%20deux%20pailles
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tresse à deux pailles. Attachez solidement deux pailles par leur sommet. Prenez-les dans la main gauche au niveau du lien et passez la première paille à angle droit sur la seconde. Faites un quart de tour dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre et pliez la seconde paille sur la première. Continuez ainsi jusqu'à ce que vous ayez la longueur désirée. 1, record 6, French, - tresse%20%C3%A0%20deux%20pailles
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- LH unit 1, record 7, English, LH%20unit
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position lug on bottom of stem in small slot in center of wrench, hold in position by sleeve, turn centerpiece counterclockwise for RH unit and clockwise for LH unit. 1, record 7, English, - LH%20unit
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cartouche gauche 1, record 7, French, cartouche%20gauche
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Placez l'extrémité saillante de la tige dans la fente centrale de la clé, tenez la tige en place par la bague, puis tournez la pièce centrale dans le sens inverse des aiguilles d'une montre pour la cartouche droite et dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre pour la cartouche gauche. 1, record 7, French, - cartouche%20gauche
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- RH unit 1, record 8, English, RH%20unit
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position lug on bottom of stem in small slot in center of wrench, hold in position by sleeve, turn centerpiece counterclockwise for RH unit and clockwise for LH unit. 1, record 8, English, - RH%20unit
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cartouche droite 1, record 8, French, cartouche%20droite
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Placez l'extrémité saillante de la tige dans la fente centrale de la clé, tenez la tige en place par la bague, puis tournez la pièce centrale dans le sens inverse des aiguilles d'une montre pour la cartouche droite et dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre pour la cartouche gauche. 1, record 8, French, - cartouche%20droite
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- valve control end-piece 1, record 9, English, valve%20control%20end%2Dpiece
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
turn the valve control end-piece clockwise 1, record 9, English, - valve%20control%20end%2Dpiece
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- embout de commandes du robinet
1, record 9, French, embout%20de%20commandes%20du%20robinet
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
tourner l'embout de commandes des robinets dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre 1, record 9, French, - embout%20de%20commandes%20du%20robinet
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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