TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
HEXALOBULAR SOCKET [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-09-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Metal Fasteners
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hexalobular socket
1, record 1, English, hexalobular%20socket
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... hexalobular sockets offer better resistance to stripping [than] ’hex’ sockets ... 2, record 1, English, - hexalobular%20socket
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Clouterie et visserie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- empreinte à six lobes internes
1, record 1, French, empreinte%20%C3%A0%20six%20lobes%20internes
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La vis à bois technique [...] possède une empreinte à six lobes internes permettant un excellent maintien à l'embout, même dans des positions difficiles, et une meilleure transmission du couple. 1, record 1, French, - empreinte%20%C3%A0%20six%20lobes%20internes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-09-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Metal Fasteners
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hexalobular socket head cap screw
1, record 2, English, hexalobular%20socket%20head%20cap%20screw
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... there is a new standard for hexalobular socket head cap screws... In comparison to the hexagon drive, the hexalobular drive ensures a better load transmission and less wear of the drive. 2, record 2, English, - hexalobular%20socket%20head%20cap%20screw
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Clouterie et visserie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vis à tête cylindrique à six lobes internes
1, record 2, French, vis%20%C3%A0%20t%C3%AAte%20cylindrique%20%C3%A0%20six%20lobes%20internes
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: