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FIRING BOX [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-04-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- weapon firing time delay box 1, record 1, English, weapon%20firing%20time%20delay%20box
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- temporisateur de tir
1, record 1, French, temporisateur%20de%20tir
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
équipements militaires embarqués. 1, record 1, French, - temporisateur%20de%20tir
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
- Weapon Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gun selector switch box
1, record 2, English, gun%20selector%20switch%20box
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A box located on the turret wall to the right of the gunner's sight which controls the path of electrical power to either the main armament firing circuit, or the coax firing circuit, or off position. 1, record 2, English, - gun%20selector%20switch%20box
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gun selector switch box: applies to the Cougar. 2, record 2, English, - gun%20selector%20switch%20box
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sélecteur de tir
1, record 2, French, s%C3%A9lecteur%20de%20tir
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sélecteur monté sur la paroi de la tourelle à droite du viseur du tireur, permettant de sélectionner le circuit de tir de l'arme principale, de la mitrailleuse coaxiale ou la position off. 1, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9lecteur%20de%20tir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sélecteur de tir : s'applique au Cougar. 2, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9lecteur%20de%20tir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sélecteur de tir : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9lecteur%20de%20tir
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-02-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- loader’s safety switch box
1, record 3, English, loader%26rsquo%3Bs%20safety%20switch%20box
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A box bolted to the turret roof which permits the loader to control the main armament normal firing circuit. 1, record 3, English, - loader%26rsquo%3Bs%20safety%20switch%20box
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
loader’s safety switch box: applies to the Leopard. 2, record 3, English, - loader%26rsquo%3Bs%20safety%20switch%20box
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- boîte de commande de circuit de mise de feu du chargeur
1, record 3, French, bo%C3%AEte%20de%20commande%20de%20circuit%20de%20mise%20de%20feu%20du%20chargeur
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boîte fixée au plafond de la tourelle, permettant au chargeur de mettre en marche le circuit principal de tir de l'arme principale. 1, record 3, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20de%20commande%20de%20circuit%20de%20mise%20de%20feu%20du%20chargeur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
boîte de commande de circuit de mise de feu du chargeur : s'applique au Leopard. 2, record 3, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20de%20commande%20de%20circuit%20de%20mise%20de%20feu%20du%20chargeur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
boîte de commande de circuit de mise de feu du chargeur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 3, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20de%20commande%20de%20circuit%20de%20mise%20de%20feu%20du%20chargeur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ceramics (Industries)
- Applied Arts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- salt ceramics
1, record 4, English, salt%20ceramics
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
salt glaze : A lustrous glaze produced on ceramic surfaces toward the end of the firing cycle by throwing salt into the firing box, the salt volatilizing and the resultant fumes then entering into a thermochemical reaction with the silicates and other components of the ceramic. 2, record 4, English, - salt%20ceramics
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Céramique (Industries)
- Arts appliqués
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- céramique à glaçure saline
1, record 4, French, c%C3%A9ramique%20%C3%A0%20gla%C3%A7ure%20saline
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proposition du Salon des métiers d'art à Montréal. 1, record 4, French, - c%C3%A9ramique%20%C3%A0%20gla%C3%A7ure%20saline
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Shooting (Sports)
- Military Training
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- firing box
1, record 5, English, firing%20box
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tir (Sports)
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- boîte de tir
1, record 5, French, bo%C3%AEte%20de%20tir
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-10-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- body
1, record 6, English, body
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The body consists of a box structure on to which are mounted the sole plate, which absorbs vertical firing loads, the suspension arms, and the saddle. 1, record 6, English, - body
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This body is on the FH70 [field howitzer of the 70s]. 2, record 6, English, - body
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bâti principal
1, record 6, French, b%C3%A2ti%20principal
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bâti principal, en caisson, porte le socle de pointage, les bras de suspension et la plaque d'appui que l'on abaisse au sol pour absorber les efforts engendrés par les tirs proches de la verticale. 1, record 6, French, - b%C3%A2ti%20principal
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le bâti est celui de l'obusier de campagne FH70. 2, record 6, French, - b%C3%A2ti%20principal
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-04-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ovens and Baking (Ceramics)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sagger packing 1, record 7, English, sagger%20packing
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- saggar packing 2, record 7, English, saggar%20packing
proposal
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Saggar : fireclay box in which ware is placed as a protection from the direct action of flames and kiln gases during firing. 3, record 7, English, - sagger%20packing
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Fours et cuisson (Céramique industrielle)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- encastage
1, record 7, French, encastage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de mettre les pièces dans les cazettes avant la cuisson. 2, record 7, French, - encastage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elles seront ensuite empilées dans le four, les unes sur les autres ou sur des plaques en terre cuite supportées par des piliers de même nature. 3, record 7, French, - encastage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1987-04-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- interconnecting box and sequence firing unit 1, record 8, English, interconnecting%20box%20and%20sequence%20firing%20unit
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The firing unit is part of the Swingfire anti-tank missile control equipment. 2, record 8, English, - interconnecting%20box%20and%20sequence%20firing%20unit
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- coffret d'interconnexion et de commande séquentielle de mise à feu
1, record 8, French, coffret%20d%27interconnexion%20et%20de%20commande%20s%C3%A9quentielle%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le coffret fait partie de l'équipement de télécommande du missile antichar Swingfire. 2, record 8, French, - coffret%20d%27interconnexion%20et%20de%20commande%20s%C3%A9quentielle%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1984-08-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- sole plate
1, record 9, English, sole%20plate
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The body consist of a box structure on to which are mounted the sole plate, which absorbs vertical firing loads, the suspension arms, and the saddle. 1, record 9, English, - sole%20plate
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This body is on the FH70 [field howitzer of the 70s]. 2, record 9, English, - sole%20plate
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- plaque d'appui
1, record 9, French, plaque%20d%27appui
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bâti principal, en caisson, porte le socle de pointage, les bras de suspension et la plaque d'appui que l'on abaisse au sol pour absorber les efforts engendrés par les tirs proches de la verticale. 1, record 9, French, - plaque%20d%27appui
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le bâti est celui de l'obusier de campagne FH70. 2, record 9, French, - plaque%20d%27appui
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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