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WIRE HOLE [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- priming wire
1, record 1, English, priming%20wire
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- priming iron 2, record 1, English, priming%20iron
correct
- priming-iron 3, record 1, English, priming%2Diron
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sharp wire used to ascertain whether the touch hole of a gun is unobstructed and to pierce the cartridge. 3, record 1, English, - priming%20wire
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes anciennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dégorgeoir
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9gorgeoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-04-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Viticulture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- anchor
1, record 2, English, anchor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many methods have been used in setting and supporting end posts... A satisfactory method is to set the anchor post at a slight angle. The post is then guyed with a strong galvanized wire, one end of which is fastened to the post 0, 3 m(1 ft) from the top and the other to an anchor 1 m(3 ft) from the post. A very satisfactory anchor is made by placing a 1 m(3 ft) iron bar... in a post hole... Approximately 15 L(3 gal) of concrete are poured around the bar as it is held in the center of the hole. 2, record 2, English, - anchor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A device secured to the ground and used to brace the end post of a trellis. 2, record 2, English, - anchor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The anchor may be a concrete deadman, a buried steel plate or steel pipe, or a short post protruding 12-18 in ... above the soil ... 3, record 2, English, - anchor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Viticulture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ancrage
1, record 2, French, ancrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fils sont tendus par les piquets de bouts de rang qui sont stabilisés par divers procédés d'ancrage : - ancrage avec inclinaison du piquet de tête : pieu en bois traité de 70 cm dépassant de 10 à 15 cm du sol, tige cylindrique de 10 mm de diamètre et de 1,10 m de long, dont la base est coulée dans du béton, hélice galvanisée de 100 ou 150 mm [...], borne (20 kg) ou pieu (9,5 kg) en béton [...] 1, record 2, French, - ancrage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dispositif qui permet de soulager la tension sur les poteaux de bout et empêcher qu'ils ne s'inclinent vers l'intérieur. 2, record 2, French, - ancrage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Viticultura
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ancla
1, record 2, Spanish, ancla
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-05-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Viticulture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- anchor eye
1, record 3, English, anchor%20eye
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- eye 1, record 3, English, eye
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A very satisfactory anchor is made by placing a 1 m(3 ft) iron bar, with a slight bend at the bottom and a 2. 5 cm(1 in.) eye at the top, in a post hole, leaving the eye slightly above the surface of the ground.... The junction of the anchor eye and the anchor wire must clear the ground by at least 10 cm(4 in.) to prevent the wire from rusting through and breaking.(The Grape in Ontario, 1972, p. 9). 1, record 3, English, - anchor%20eye
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Viticulture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chas
1, record 3, French, chas
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'équivalent français est proposé par un chercheur et expert en viticulture et horticulture au ministère de l'Agriculture et de l'Alimentation de l'Ontario. Selon lui, le chas est l'anneau situé à l'extrémité d'une tige cylindrique et constituant une des parties d'un ancrage. Il dépasse du sol de quelques centimètres et un fil d'acier le traverse. 1, record 3, French, - chas
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Viticultura
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ojo del ancla
1, record 3, Spanish, ojo%20del%20ancla
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-03-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- air connection
1, record 4, English, air%20connection
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- air fitting 2, record 4, English, air%20fitting
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the landing gear was DOWN, the shock strut air fitting was not visible through the inspection hole in the top of the main gear well. The nose gear wire indicator was not protruding above the nose cap. 2, record 4, English, - air%20connection
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Strut air fitting. 3, record 4, English, - air%20connection
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Universal air fitting. 3, record 4, English, - air%20connection
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- raccord pneumatique
1, record 4, French, raccord%20pneumatique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque le train d'atterrissage était en position DOWN, le raccord pneumatique de la jambe à amortisseur n'était pas visible par l'orifice se trouvant au sommet du logement du train principal et le câble indicateur du train avant ne dépassait pas de la coiffe du nez. 2, record 4, French, - raccord%20pneumatique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
raccord pneumatique : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 4, French, - raccord%20pneumatique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-02-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- reel
1, record 5, English, reel
noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- spool 1, record 5, English, spool
noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small cylindrical device with a rim at each end and an axial hole for a shaft or spindle, and on which wire, flat wire and narrow strip are wound to facilitate handling and shipping. 1, record 5, English, - reel
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bobine
1, record 5, French, bobine
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit dévidoir cylindrique avec jante à chaque bout et un trou axial pour arbre, sur lequel on enroule le fil, le fil plat, la bande pour en faciliter la manutention. 1, record 5, French, - bobine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cobre y sus aleaciones (Metalurgia)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- bobina
1, record 5, Spanish, bobina
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-08-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Oil Drilling
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- liner
1, record 6, English, liner
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any string of casing whose top is located below the surface. 2, record 6, English, - liner
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A liner may serve as the oil string, extending from the producing interval to the next string of casing. A blank liner has no perforations. A perforated liner is perforated or slotted before being placed in the hole. A screen liner is perforated and then arranged with a wire wrapping which acts as a sieve to prevent the entry of sand particles. 3, record 6, English, - liner
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The liner is used to isolate or case off a section of hole below casing that has already been installed. It extends only a short distance into the bottom of the casing string above and does not extend all the way to the surface. 4, record 6, English, - liner
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- colonne perdue
1, record 6, French, colonne%20perdue
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- colonne de tubage perdue 2, record 6, French, colonne%20de%20tubage%20perdue
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout tubage dont la partie supérieure est située au-dessous du sol. 3, record 6, French, - colonne%20perdue
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Une colonne perdue] peut servir de colonne de production si elle relie une couche productive au tubage suivant. 3, record 6, French, - colonne%20perdue
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-12-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dodger
1, record 7, English, dodger
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dodgers are indispensable aids in print contrast control. Distinguish between two kinds : small pieces of cardboard(usually round or oval in different sizes) attached to a wire handle, for holding back negative areas that would otherwise appear too dark in the print; and pieces of cardboard with a hole in the center, for burning in negative areas that would otherwise appear too light in the print. 2, record 7, English, - dodger
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cache mobile
1, record 7, French, cache%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au moment de l'agrandissement, on peut procéder, lors de l'exposition, à un masquage partiel des parties trop claires d'un négatif en utilisant des caches mobiles. Il est possible de confectionner soi-même ces caches avec du fil et du fer et du carton noir. Lorsqu'on utilise un cache, il faut le faire bouger pour empêcher l'apparition de contours et de taches trop claires. 1, record 7, French, - cache%20mobile
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-02-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Properties of Paper
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- wire hole
1, record 8, English, wire%20hole
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- wire-hole 2, record 8, English, wire%2Dhole
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hole defect in a paper web, caused by a hole or a plugged area in the fourdrinier wire. 2, record 8, English, - wire%20hole
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Such a hole prevents retention of the papermaking materials at that spot. The hole is normally an irregular shape and repeats every wire length. 2, record 8, English, - wire%20hole
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Propriétés des papiers
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- trou de toile
1, record 8, French, trou%20de%20toile
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trou dans le papier provenant d'un trou ou d'une obstruction dans la toile de la machine à papier. 2, record 8, French, - trou%20de%20toile
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-11-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- button threader
1, record 9, English, button%20threader
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A button threader is a device that makes this task of buttoning much easier to perform. To use the button threader, first put the wire loop through the button hole, then put the wire loop over the button, and finally, pull the button through the button hole. 1, record 9, English, - button%20threader
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- enfile-bouton
1, record 9, French, enfile%2Dbouton
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aide à s'habiller d'une seule main. 1, record 9, French, - enfile%2Dbouton
Record 9, Key term(s)
- enfile bouton
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-08-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- wedge tool
1, record 10, English, wedge%20tool
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bonding tool in the general form of a wedge with or without a wire-guide hole to position the wire under the bonding face of the tool, as opposed to a capillary-type tool. 1, record 10, English, - wedge%20tool
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Techniques industrielles
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- outil à sonder en coin
1, record 10, French, outil%20%C3%A0%20sonder%20en%20coin
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-04-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Metal Fasteners
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- finishing nail
1, record 11, English, finishing%20nail
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- finish nail 2, record 11, English, finish%20nail
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wire nail used for finishing whose small cylindrical head is easily countersunk and the resulting hole concealed by a filler. 3, record 11, English, - finishing%20nail
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[These] nails are used for finished work where the final appearance is of importance, such as trimming in buildings ... 4, record 11, English, - finishing%20nail
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Clouterie et visserie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- clou à finir
1, record 11, French, clou%20%C3%A0%20finir
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- clou à finition 2, record 11, French, clou%20%C3%A0%20finition
correct, masculine noun
- clou à tête homme 3, record 11, French, clou%20%C3%A0%20t%C3%AAte%20homme
correct, masculine noun
- clou à tête d'homme 4, record 11, French, clou%20%C3%A0%20t%C3%AAte%20d%27homme
masculine noun
- clou de finition 5, record 11, French, clou%20de%20finition
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clou fin à petite tête, utilisé en ouvrage de finition, de moulure [où la tête du clou doit être dissimulée]. 6, record 11, French, - clou%20%C3%A0%20finir
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La source ACONS 1974 précise que la longueur d'un clou à finir est d'un quart de pouce à deux pouces. 7, record 11, French, - clou%20%C3%A0%20finir
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-02-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Boring and Drilling (Mines)
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- rope socket
1, record 12, English, rope%20socket
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A drop forged-steel device, with a tapered hole, that can be fastened to the end of a wire cable or rope and to which a load may be attached. 2, record 12, English, - rope%20socket
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sondage et forage miniers
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- douille de câble
1, record 12, French, douille%20de%20c%C3%A2ble
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- cosse de câble 2, record 12, French, cosse%20de%20c%C3%A2ble
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Douille tronconique recevant la patte d'un câble dont les fils sont repliés et noyés ensuite dans un métal fondu. 1, record 12, French, - douille%20de%20c%C3%A2ble
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1999-10-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Mining Dangers and Mine Safety
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- ground movement
1, record 13, English, ground%20movement
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Subsidence due to the caving or collapse of underground workings. 2, record 13, English, - ground%20movement
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ground movement monitor : This monitor would be attached to a rock bolt and would be placed in the hole with this part attached to the rock. If the rock started to move, the rod will come out and the information would be carried through the wire to a remote sensing device where we could read the information. 3, record 13, English, - ground%20movement
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière (dangers et sécurité)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- mouvement de terrain
1, record 13, French, mouvement%20de%20terrain
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1982-03-23
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- bond plug 1, record 14, English, bond%20plug
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
RSCF 22. A piece of metal driven into a hole in the rail to form an electrical connection between the rail and the bond wire. 1, record 14, English, - bond%20plug
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- cosse de connexion 1, record 14, French, cosse%20de%20connexion
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
RSCF 22. Pièce métallique introduite dans un trou d'un rail pour assurer une liaison électrique entre le rail et le conducteur de connexion. 1, record 14, French, - cosse%20de%20connexion
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1981-11-02
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- round hole equivalent 1, record 15, English, round%20hole%20equivalent
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The dimensions of the square aperture(in perforated plate or woven wire cloth) which will produce essentially the same sized product as a specified round hole perforation. 1, record 15, English, - round%20hole%20equivalent
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
- Techniques industrielles
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- rapport d'équivalence des trous ronds 1, record 15, French, rapport%20d%27%C3%A9quivalence%20des%20trous%20ronds
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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