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FLOOR BLADE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Littauer stitch scissors
1, record 1, English, Littauer%20stitch%20scissors
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Littauer suture scissors 2, record 1, English, Littauer%20suture%20scissors
correct
- Littauer ligature scissors 3, record 1, English, Littauer%20ligature%20scissors
correct
- Littauer suture removal scissors 4, record 1, English, Littauer%20suture%20removal%20scissors
correct
- Littauer stitch removal scissors 5, record 1, English, Littauer%20stitch%20removal%20scissors
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proper name : Littauer suture scissors. Features : notch on tip of lower blade; tips : sharp, blunt tips. Uses :Floor instrument used for removing skin sutures. Notch is placed under suture and then suture is cut. 6, record 1, English, - Littauer%20stitch%20scissors
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ciseaux à suture Littauer
1, record 1, French, ciseaux%20%C3%A0%20suture%20Littauer
masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ciseaux à ligatures Littauer 2, record 1, French, ciseaux%20%C3%A0%20ligatures%20Littauer
masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «ligature» et «suture» ne sont pas synonymes. Ligature désigne le matériel (fils d'origine animale, végétale, minérale ou synthétique) utilisé pour lier un vaisseau sanguin ou lymphatique (hémostase), un conduit naturel, une portion de tissu, d'organe ou de tumeur. Il désigne également le résultat de cette action. La suture est tout procédé (fils, agrafes, pansement collé, etc.) qui permet la réunion des berges d'une plaie ou le rétablissement de la continuité d'un tissu ou d'un organe. Stricto sensu, la suture est une couture, alors que la ligature est un nœud. Les ciseaux à suture sont très employés en chirurgie dentaire. 3, record 1, French, - ciseaux%20%C3%A0%20suture%20Littauer
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-01-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- shovel shear test
1, record 2, English, shovel%20shear%20test
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- shovel test 2, record 2, English, shovel%20test
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The shovel shear test provides information about the location where the snow could fail in shear. It is best applied for identification of buried weak layers and does not usually produce useful results in layers close to the snow surface. Soft snow near the surface is better tested with the tilt board and the shear frame or an improvised version of this tilt test. 3, record 2, English, - shovel%20shear%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Shovel Shear Test. This test can be done on a flat or on a slope. With good technique, the location of weak layers, even thin weak layers, can be found. First dig a hole or pit in the snow. The vertical wall of the pit should be straight up and down, and smooth. Make a mark on the uphill portion of one corner of your pit with your shovel blade. This will mark the boundaries of your column, which should be roughly 30 cm by 30 cm or 12 inches square.(A) Now, cut both sides using a snow saw or your ski, all the way to the floor of the pit making sure that the cuts are straight.(B) The back of the column should only be cut as deep as your shovel blade is long, so measure with your shovel blade(C) and then cut the back.(D) Next, insert your shovel, blade down, in the back cut of the column and pull gently and evenly forward being careful not to lever your shovel handle.(E) Examine the shear layer where the block failed.(F) The force applied to the shovel that causes a weak layer to shear from the layers surrounding it can be rated as follows : Very easy... Easy... Moderate... Hard... 4, record 2, English, - shovel%20shear%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The results of the shovel shear test were inconclusive. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 5, record 2, English, - shovel%20shear%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Shovel test: abbreviated form of "shovel shear test." Shovel test may also refer to the shovel tilt test or the shovel compression test. 6, record 2, English, - shovel%20shear%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Observers are cautioned that identification of the weak layers is the primary objective of the shovel shear test. The shovel shear test is not a stability test. 3, record 2, English, - shovel%20shear%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
shovel shear test: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 6, record 2, English, - shovel%20shear%20test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- test de cisaillement à la pelle
1, record 2, French, test%20de%20cisaillement%20%C3%A0%20la%20pelle
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- essai de cisaillement à la pelle 2, record 2, French, essai%20de%20cisaillement%20%C3%A0%20la%20pelle
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
- test de la pelle 3, record 2, French, test%20de%20la%20pelle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le test de la pelle consiste à isoler une tranche du manteau neigeux de base carrée (la largeur est celle de la pelle, soit une trentaine de centimètres en moyenne), puis à la tirer vers soi ou à la charger pour détecter la présence de plan(s) de glissement potentiel(s). 4, record 2, French, - test%20de%20cisaillement%20%C3%A0%20la%20pelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le test de cisaillement à la pelle n'a pas donné de résultats définitifs. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 5, record 2, French, - test%20de%20cisaillement%20%C3%A0%20la%20pelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Ce test n'est] pas à proprement parler un test de stabilité. 4, record 2, French, - test%20de%20cisaillement%20%C3%A0%20la%20pelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Test de la pelle. [...] Il existe plusieurs variantes de ce test sous la même désignation. Méthode Faarlund. [...] Méthode de Munter. 4, record 2, French, - test%20de%20cisaillement%20%C3%A0%20la%20pelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
test de cisaillement à la pelle; essai de cisaillement à la pelle : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 6, record 2, French, - test%20de%20cisaillement%20%C3%A0%20la%20pelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-05-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sweep shot
1, record 3, English, sweep%20shot
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- shovelled shot 2, record 3, English, shovelled%20shot
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shot at goal made with a long sweep of the blade on the ice(as if sweeping the floor or shovelling the snow) before executing the shot proper. 3, record 3, English, - sweep%20shot
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The shot is initiated by transferring body weight to the skate closest to the target. As weight is transferred, arms begin to drag, or sweep the puck/stick quickly towards the target. In one motion, top arm snaps towards the body and the wrist is rapidly extended while bottom wrist flexes and snaps stick through ... 4, record 3, English, - sweep%20shot
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lancer balayé
1, record 3, French, lancer%20balay%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- tir balayé 2, record 3, French, tir%20balay%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- lancer de puissance 3, record 3, French, lancer%20de%20puissance
masculine noun, generic
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lancer vers le filet, la lame du bâton restant longuement en contact avec la glace avant de décocher le tir comme tel qui impute une trajectoire à la rondelle; mouvement semblable à celui du balai pour ramasser la poussière. 4, record 3, French, - lancer%20balay%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La rondelle est placée près du corps vis-à-vis ou en arrière du patin arrière; il se produit une rotation vigoureuse du tronc, des épaules et des bras vers la cible et un transfert de poids de la jambe arrière à la jambe avant; il y a alors le mouvement balayé du bâton, suivi d'un fouetté violent des poignets. 5, record 3, French, - lancer%20balay%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-01-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- scuffle hoe
1, record 4, English, scuffle%20hoe
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A scraper similar to a hoe except that the blade is straight; used to clean the derrick floor or to scrape weeds and small growth off the lease yard. 2, record 4, English, - scuffle%20hoe
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- racloir
1, record 4, French, racloir
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- ratissoire 1, record 4, French, ratissoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Outil] servant à nettoyer le plancher de forage ou à désherber la surface d'un chantier. 1, record 4, French, - racloir
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1988-06-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- floor scraper
1, record 5, English, floor%20scraper
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Floor/wall scraper. Works equally well for all kinds of stripping on floors and walls, including wallpaper. Features a full 10 cm angled replaceable blade and soft comfortable grip. 1, record 5, English, - floor%20scraper
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- grattoir de plancher
1, record 5, French, grattoir%20de%20plancher
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grattoir de plancher/mur. Convient aussi bien pour le grattage des murs et des planchers et l'enlèvement de papier peint. Appareil muni d'une lame remplaçable biseautée de 10 cm de largeur et poignée confortable. 1, record 5, French, - grattoir%20de%20plancher
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-12-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- flooring saw
1, record 6, English, flooring%20saw
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- inside start saw 2, record 6, English, inside%20start%20saw
correct, United States, rare
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A special hand saw with a blade 14-18 in long. the lower edge is often convex, and the teeth are sometimes carried round the curved toe of the saw and along the back. Used by electricians, gas fitters, plumbers, and other tradesmen for cutting out a section of floor board or partition. The curved end of the saw enables a particular board to be sawn across without damaging its neighbour. 3, record 6, English, - flooring%20saw
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- scie défonceuse
1, record 6, French, scie%20d%C3%A9fonceuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Scie à main de petite dimension, réservée au sectionnement de lames de parquets. 1, record 6, French, - scie%20d%C3%A9fonceuse
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La scie défonceuse est une scie à main particulière, de petite dimension (30 à 36 cm) : les deux rives de la lame sont munies de dents. De plus, le bout de la lame est pointu et le dos, qui est convexe à cet endroit, permet à l'ouvrier de commencer le trait de scie au milieu d'une pièce de bois. On utilise la scie défonceuse pour sectionner des lames de parquets, ayant déjà été posées, sans endommager les lames avoisinantes (lors de réparations de plomberie, p. ex.). 1, record 6, French, - scie%20d%C3%A9fonceuse
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1980-05-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- floor blade 1, record 7, English, floor%20blade
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- floor board 1, record 7, English, floor%20board
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matériel roulant. 1, record 7, English, - floor%20blade
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- lame de plancher 1, record 7, French, lame%20de%20plancher
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
LGTF; MRCF p. 135; nov. 1971. 1, record 7, French, - lame%20de%20plancher
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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