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HANDLE ARMS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- handle arms
1, record 1, English, handle%20arms
correct, verb phrase
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- manier les armes
1, record 1, French, manier%20les%20armes
correct
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 2008-07-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rectal speculum
1, record 2, English, rectal%20speculum
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- rectal retractor 2, record 2, English, rectal%20retractor
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A surgical instrument used for exploring the inside of the anal canal or rectum. 1, record 2, English, - rectal%20speculum
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Rectal] specula [are] designed to expand the anal canal, rectum, and/or sigmoid colon.... These specula typically consist of either a hollow, funnel-like device or a mechanical instrument that frequently includes two pivoted arms. The portions closer to the pivot point are usually the handle, while the distal portions are inserted through the anal canal into the rectum. Specula may be used directly to perform examinations and manual procedures or as part of an anoscope, proctoscope, or sigmoidoscope for examination or surgery(e. g., hemorrhoid treatment). 3, record 2, English, - rectal%20speculum
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- spéculum rectal
1, record 2, French, sp%C3%A9culum%20rectal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- écarteur rectal 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9carteur%20rectal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cône de la longueur d'un doigt, en métal et à valve mobile. 3, record 2, French, - sp%C3%A9culum%20rectal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si le prélèvement est fait à l'aide d'un spéculum rectal, avant de l'introduire dans le rectum, appliquer une quantité généreuse de crème analgésique, celle-ci ayant aussi des propriétés lubrifiantes. 4, record 2, French, - sp%C3%A9culum%20rectal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le spéculum rectal est muni d'une] source lumineuse externe. [Il] permet d'observer en se retirant l'ensemble de la muqueuse rectale depuis l'angle du sigmoïde en haut jusqu'à l'anus. [Il] met en évidence la quasi totalité des maladies du rectum et de l'anus. 5, record 2, French, - sp%C3%A9culum%20rectal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le rectoscope ou protoscope est une forme de spéculum rectal, mais muni d'un dispositif d'éclairage. 5, record 2, French, - sp%C3%A9culum%20rectal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Il existe plusieurs types de spéculums ou d'écarteurs rectaux, portant souvent le nom de leur inventeur : spéculum de Brinkerhoof; spéculum de Cook; spéculum rectal Czerny; spéculum rectal Sims; spéculum rectal Smithbuie; etc. 5, record 2, French, - sp%C3%A9culum%20rectal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-08-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- forward stroke
1, record 3, English, forward%20stroke
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The forward stroke is the same for both bow and stern paddlers. Of course there [are] all kinds of fancy techniques you can learn, but you should know that the upper hand on the paddle grips the handle on top, and does not hold the thing like... a golf club. The lower arm, holding the paddle's throat-does most of the work, so you might switch paddling sides once in a while to keep both arms evenly exercised. 2, record 3, English, - forward%20stroke
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics. 3, record 3, English, - forward%20stroke
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- traction
1, record 3, French, traction
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- phase d'appui 1, record 3, French, phase%20d%27appui
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique. 1, record 3, French, - traction
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-04-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bale clamp
1, record 4, English, bale%20clamp
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specialized attachment which enables a forklift to pick up wool or other bundled commodities. 2, record 4, English, - bale%20clamp
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bale clamps [can be used] to handle cotton bales by gripping them securely between hydraulically actuated arms. 3, record 4, English, - bale%20clamp
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chariots de manutention
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pince à balles
1, record 4, French, pince%20%C3%A0%20balles
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Pinces] à serrage horizontal [...] utilisées pour la manutention de balles de toutes matières (papier, carton, laine, etc.). 2, record 4, French, - pince%20%C3%A0%20balles
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les bras de serrage sont munis de saillies appropriées (nervures, ondulations, piquants, etc.). Elles peuvent comprendre un dispositif de translation incorporé. 2, record 4, French, - pince%20%C3%A0%20balles
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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