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HEADLAMP BODY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-04-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- headlamp housing
1, record 1, English, headlamp%20housing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- headlamp body 2, record 1, English, headlamp%20body
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- boîtier de phare
1, record 1, French, bo%C3%AEtier%20de%20phare
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cuvelage de projecteur 2, record 1, French, cuvelage%20de%20projecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo eléctrico (Vehículos automotores)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuerpo del faro
1, record 1, Spanish, cuerpo%20del%20faro
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1993-11-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- headlamp 1, record 2, English, headlamp
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- headtorch 2, record 2, English, headtorch
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small battery operated lamp wore on the forehead which is used by the climber in the dark of night or right before dawn. 3, record 2, English, - headlamp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Headlamps come in two conformations: those with the whole unit, including batteries up on the headstrap ...; and those with only a light bulb-and-lens unit on the headstrap and a separate battery unit.... 4, record 2, English, - headlamp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
One of the most necessary tools of the Alpine climber is his headlamp. Without it, alpine strats are impossible except on moonlit nights. Keep the batteries close to the body where they can be warm; they are four times more efficient at body temperature than at freezing. 5, record 2, English, - headlamp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
A headtorch is also needed because many climbs start and finish in the dark, and some climbs last many days. 2, record 2, English, - headlamp
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lampe frontale
1, record 2, French, lampe%20frontale
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lampe électrique, légère et peu encombrante, portée sur le front, munie d'un réflecteur et qui comporte un boîtier d'allumage relié par un fil à un projecteur orientable. Elle est utilisée dans l'obscurité du soir ou du matin et elle permet de chercher les détails des aspérités rocheuses. Elle est très pratique pour l'alpiniste, car elle lui permet de garder les mains libres et de plus la lumière se dirige dans la même direction que son regard. 2, record 2, French, - lampe%20frontale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La lampe frontale est très utile lors de la marche d'approche, pour peu qu'on quitte le refuge avant le lever du jour, ce qui est fréquent. Légère et peu encombrante, elle se range ensuite facilement dans le sac. En outre, dans les courses exceptionnelles ou quand une cordée est en perdition, on ne peut pas toujours bivouaquer avant la fin de la journée et les alpinistes doivent continuer à grimper dans l'obscurité. 1, record 2, French, - lampe%20frontale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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