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FIRING MECHANISM BLOCK ASSEMBLY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Armour
- Field Artillery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- firing mechanism block
1, record 1, English, firing%20mechanism%20block
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- firing mechanism block assembly 1, record 1, English, firing%20mechanism%20block%20assembly
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bloc du mécanisme de mise de feu
1, record 1, French, bloc%20du%20m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20mise%20de%20feu
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'insère dans le logement du mécanisme de mise de feu. (Obusier M109 - culasse) 2, record 1, French, - bloc%20du%20m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20mise%20de%20feu
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l'Artillerie royale canadienne et par le Sous-comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'armée de terre. 3, record 1, French, - bloc%20du%20m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20mise%20de%20feu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Armour
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- breech-block
1, record 2, English, breech%2Dblock
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A block which is housed in the breech ring and holds the striker mechanism assembly. It also prevents the casing from moving during firing. 1, record 2, English, - breech%2Dblock
Record 2, Key term(s)
- breech block
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bloc-culasse
1, record 2, French, bloc%2Dculasse
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
Dans une mitrailleuse ou un canon, ensemble comprenant la culasse ainsi que ses mécanismes d'actionnement et de mise de feu ou percuteur. Il empêche également la douille de bouger pendant la mise à feu. 1, record 2, French, - bloc%2Dculasse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bloc-culasse : 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, - bloc%2Dculasse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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