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HAMMER HANDLE [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-05-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Bones and Joints
- The Ear
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- malleus handle
1, record 1, English, malleus%20handle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- handle of malleus 2, record 1, English, handle%20of%20malleus
correct
- hammer handle 3, record 1, English, hammer%20handle
correct
- handle of hammer 4, record 1, English, handle%20of%20hammer
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
handle of malleus: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica. 5, record 1, English, - malleus%20handle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A15.3.02.044: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number. 5, record 1, English, - malleus%20handle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Os et articulations
- Oreille
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- manche du malléus
1, record 1, French, manche%20du%20mall%C3%A9us
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- manche du marteau 2, record 1, French, manche%20du%20marteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le manche du malléus est attaché à la face interne du tympan [...] 1, record 1, French, - manche%20du%20mall%C3%A9us
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manche du malléus : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - manche%20du%20mall%C3%A9us
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A15.3.02.044 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - manche%20du%20mall%C3%A9us
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-06-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hammer wrench
1, record 2, English, hammer%20wrench
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- striking wrench 2, record 2, English, striking%20wrench
correct
- slugging wrench 3, record 2, English, slugging%20wrench
correct
- slogging wrench 3, record 2, English, slogging%20wrench
correct
- slugger wrench 4, record 2, English, slugger%20wrench
correct
- knocker wrench 3, record 2, English, knocker%20wrench
correct
- striker wrench 3, record 2, English, striker%20wrench
correct
- slammer wrench 4, record 2, English, slammer%20wrench
correct
- hammering wrench 3, record 2, English, hammering%20wrench
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a specialized thick, short, stocky wrench with a block end to the handle specifically designed for use with a hammer, enabling one to impart great force. 4, record 2, English, - hammer%20wrench
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- clé à frapper
1, record 2, French, cl%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20frapper
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une clé à frapper s'utilise le plus souvent avec une masse ou un marteau pneumatique pour les blocages et les déblocages notamment lors d'opérations en grosse mécanique. 2, record 2, French, - cl%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20frapper
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe plusieurs types de clé à frapper : clé à frapper polygonale, clé à frapper à fourche, clé à frapper 12 pans, clé à frapper contrecoudée, etc. 3, record 2, French, - cl%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20frapper
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wedge
1, record 3, English, wedge
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- wedge for hammer handle 2, record 3, English, wedge%20for%20hammer%20handle
- wedge for hammer head 3, record 3, English, wedge%20for%20hammer%20head
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hammer handle should always be tight in the head... The eye or hole in the hammer head is made with a slight taper in both directions from the center. After the handle, which is tapered to fit the eye, is inserted, in the head, a steel or wooden wedge is driven into the end of the handle that is inserted into the head. This wedge expands the handle and causes it to fill the opposite taper in the eye. Thus the handle is wedged in both directions... 4, record 3, English, - wedge
Record 3, Key term(s)
- hammer wedge
- hammer handle wedge
- hammer eye wedge
- hammer head wedge
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- angrois
1, record 3, French, angrois
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- engrois 2, record 3, French, engrois
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coin en bois dur ou en métal que l'on enfonce dans l'œil des pannes des marteaux et des maillets pour les solidariser avec leur manche. 3, record 3, French, - angrois
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-05-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dent puller
1, record 4, English, dent%20puller
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- slide hammer 1, record 4, English, slide%20hammer
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The dent puller or slide hammer is a most useful tool for auto bodyworker. It has a long metal shaft on which a handle and a sliding weight are mounted. The weight moves up and down on the shaft, and there is a stop on the shaft near the handle. Either a screw or a hook attachment can be inserted in the tip. 2, record 4, English, - dent%20puller
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dent puller; slide hammer: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 4, English, - dent%20puller
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- redresseur par inertie
1, record 4, French, redresseur%20par%20inertie
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- marteau à inertie 1, record 4, French, marteau%20%C3%A0%20inertie
masculine noun, officially approved
- tire-bosse 2, record 4, French, tire%2Dbosse
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
redresseur par inertie; marteau à inertie : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 4, French, - redresseur%20par%20inertie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-03-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Wrought Metal Items and Antique Tools
- Metal Forging
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- top swage
1, record 5, English, top%20swage
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Swages are forming and shaping tools. Matched or paired swages are called top and bottom swages.... Top swages are set tools as they have an eye extending through the head in which is placed a handle. It is positioned over the metal in the bottom swage and struck with a sledge hammer by the striker. Top and bottom swages are sometimes used separately. There are individual bottom swages to fit in the hardy hole which do not have a corresponding to swage. A few top swages are made to be worked alone. 2, record 5, English, - top%20swage
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Objets ouvrés et outils anciens (Métal)
- Forgeage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- étampe supérieure
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9tampe%20sup%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'étampe supérieure va de pair avec l'étampe inférieure. [...] La tête creusée en forme de demi-cylindre sert à arrondir le métal. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9tampe%20sup%C3%A9rieure
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-02-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hammer 1, record 6, English, hammer
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tool used by the rockclimbers to pound in pitons, pulling out pitons, testing old fixed pitons, placing copperheads, or placing bolts. It must have a handle which is both strong and able to damp the vibration from a blow. 2, record 6, English, - hammer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Swinging a hammer while you are climbing up a rock can be exhausting. The hammer will start to feel much heavier than it did on the ground. Consequently, you should buy a hammer that is light enough to easily swing, even after you have pounded in a hundred pitons. Yet the hammer cannot be too light : it needs weight to give it enough force. Light-weight climbers find a good hammer head weight is 17-20 ounces. The handle should add no more than 8 ounces. Bigger climbers may want a more substantial hammer : 24-26 ounce hammer head will be heavy enough. 3, record 6, English, - hammer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- marteau
1, record 6, French, marteau
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En montagne, le marteau est utilisé essentiellement pour planter les pitons, mais il doit posséder certaines caractéristiques particulières : il doit être très robuste, car sa rupture en pleine paroi peut avoir des conséquences tragiques, immobilisant définitivement une cordée. C'est pourquoi on utilise de plus en plus de marteaux à manche métallique. Celui-ci est percé d'un trou à l'extrémité : une corde y coulisse pour attacher le marteau au poignet de celui qui pitonne afin d'éliminer tout risque de perte. 1, record 6, French, - marteau
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-05-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hammer grip
1, record 7, English, hammer%20grip
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- hammer handle 2, record 7, English, hammer%20handle
correct
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- poignée du marteau
1, record 7, French, poign%C3%A9e%20du%20marteau
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- mango de martillo
1, record 7, Spanish, mango%20de%20martillo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- empuñadura del martillo 2, record 7, Spanish, empu%C3%B1adura%20del%20martillo
correct, feminine noun
- puño del martillo 1, record 7, Spanish, pu%C3%B1o%20del%20martillo
correct, masculine noun
- asa del martillo 2, record 7, Spanish, asa%20del%20martillo
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-08-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- extension handle
1, record 8, English, extension%20handle
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Buzz is still at the MESA and may be attaching one of the core tubes to an extension handle. The extension handle will allow him to hammer the core tube into the ground without having to bend over very far. 1, record 8, English, - extension%20handle
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- manche déployable
1, record 8, French, manche%20d%C3%A9ployable
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-10-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Construction Tools
- Masonry Practice
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- brick axe
1, record 9, English, brick%20axe
correct, see observation
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- brick ax 2, record 9, English, brick%20ax
correct, see observation
- bricklayer’s ax 3, record 9, English, bricklayer%26rsquo%3Bs%20ax
proposal, see observation
- bricklayer’s axe 3, record 9, English, bricklayer%26rsquo%3Bs%20axe
proposal, see observation
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small ax with a sharp parallel peen as well as a striking face, used by bricklayers for dressing bricks. 3, record 9, English, - brick%20axe
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
All dictionaries consulted give "brick ax(e) "as synomym of "brick hammer"; in fact, although somewhat similar, the tools are different in form, the sharp edge of an ax being parallel to the handle and the one of the hammer being cross to the handle. 3, record 9, English, - brick%20axe
Record 9, Key term(s)
- brick hammer
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Outils (Construction)
- Maçonnerie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- hachette de briqueteur
1, record 9, French, hachette%20de%20briqueteur
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hachette. Petite hache, prenant des formes différenciées selon les corps de métiers; elle porte en général, à l'opposé du taillant, une tête utilisable comme un marteau. 1, record 9, French, - hachette%20de%20briqueteur
Record 9, Key term(s)
- marteau de briqueteur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-11-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Applications of Automation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- wrap-around grip
1, record 10, English, wrap%2Daround%20grip
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
This is the grip used to hold a hammer handle or large wrench where all four fingers wrap around the object. Depending on the task, the thumb also wraps around or lays along the axis of the handle. 1, record 10, English, - wrap%2Daround%20grip
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Automatisation et applications
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- prise à pleine main
1, record 10, French, prise%20%C3%A0%20pleine%20main
proposal, feminine 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 1994-06-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Golf
Record 11, Main entry term, English
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The handle or helve of any of various tools or instruments(as a hammer, whip, pick or golf club). 2, record 11, English, - shaft
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The head must be longer than it is wide, and the shaft must enter the heel of the clubhead, except for the shaft of the putter which may enter halfway between the heel and the toe. 3, record 11, English, - shaft
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Golf
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- manche
1, record 11, French, manche
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- tige 2, record 11, French, tige
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'un instrument, d'un outil par laquelle on le tient pour en faire usage. 3, record 11, French, - manche
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Entre vos mains, qui sont liées sur un embout de caoutchouc ou de cuir, et ces têtes de clubs en bois ou en fer, il y a un manche. 2, record 11, French, - manche
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-10-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- 1/4 turn valve 1, record 12, English, 1%2F4%20turn%20valve
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- one-fourth turn valve 2, record 12, English, one%2Dfourth%20turn%20valve
proposal
- one-quarter turn valve 2, record 12, English, one%2Dquarter%20turn%20valve
proposal
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fuller faucets.... The device has the advantage that the faucet can be opened wide by a one-fourth turn of the valve handle, but the quick closing of the valve may result in serious water hammer in the plumbing pipes. 3, record 12, English, - 1%2F4%20turn%20valve
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- robinet un quart de tour
1, record 12, French, robinet%20un%20quart%20de%20tour
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- robinet 1/4 de tour 1, record 12, French, robinet%201%2F4%20de%20tour
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-09-22
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- straight shaft
1, record 13, English, straight%20shaft
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "straight shaft" is used for the handle of an ice axe or hammer when it is straight, as distinct from a bent(curved) shaft. Mountaineers nowadays can chose either a straight or a bent shaft for their ice axes or hammers, according to preference. 1, record 13, English, - straight%20shaft
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- manche droit
1, record 13, French, manche%20droit
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«Manche droit» se dit du manche d'un piolet ou d'un marteau à glace à la différence d'un manche galbé. 2, record 13, French, - manche%20droit
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La possibilité de démonter le manche galbé et de le remplacer par un manche droit [...] 3, record 13, French, - manche%20droit
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1990-03-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Quarrying Tools and Machinery
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- crandall
1, record 14, English, crandall
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A stonecutter's hammer for dressing ashlar. Its head is made up of pointed steel bars of square section wedged in a slot in the end of the iron handle. 2, record 14, English, - crandall
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et machinerie (Carrières)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- talot
1, record 14, French, talot
proposal, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boucharde dont les têtes présentent de 4 à 16 dents (pointes-de-diamant). 2, record 14, French, - talot
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1986-09-08
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
- Typesetting and Imagesetting
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- mallet
1, record 15, English, mallet
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hammer with a short handle used by type planers to plane down the type in a form prior to pulling the proof. 1, record 15, English, - mallet
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
- Composition (Imprimerie)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- maillet de serrage
1, record 15, French, maillet%20de%20serrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- maillet 1, record 15, French, maillet
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Outil fait d'une masse dure emmanchée en son milieu et qui sert à niveler les caractères dans la forme avant de tirer l'épreuve. 1, record 15, French, - maillet%20de%20serrage
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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