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HINGED PLATE [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hasp
1, record 1, English, hasp
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hinge hasp 2, record 1, English, hinge%20hasp
- clasp 2, record 1, English, clasp
noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hinged metal plate passing over a staple and fastened by a pin or a padlock. 2, record 1, English, - hasp
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Serrurerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- moraillon
1, record 1, French, moraillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de [métal plate et] rabattable, sur charnière, évidée pour laisser passer un anneau […] sur lequel on peut fixer un cadenas. 2, record 1, French, - moraillon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dispositivos de seguridad
- Cerrajería
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pasador
1, record 1, Spanish, pasador
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- pestillo 1, record 1, Spanish, pestillo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Optical Instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mirror tube
1, record 2, English, mirror%20tube
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The refractometer comprises a hinged plastic plate, a prism..., a calibration screw, a mirror tube, and an eyepiece. 2, record 2, English, - mirror%20tube
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Instruments d'optique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tube miroir
1, record 2, French, tube%20miroir
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-02-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Museums and Heritage (General)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- knocker
1, record 3, English, knocker
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- door-knocker 2, record 3, English, door%2Dknocker
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An appendage, usually of iron or brass, fastened to a door, and hinged so that it may be made to strike against a metal plate, to attract the attention of those within. 3, record 3, English, - knocker
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- heurtoir
1, record 3, French, heurtoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- heurtoir de porte 2, record 3, French, heurtoir%20de%20porte
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de métal ouvragée, sur la porte d'entrée d'une maison, servant autrefois de marteau pour frapper à la porte et signaler sa présence, avant l'apparition des sonnettes. 3, record 3, French, - heurtoir
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Museos y patrimonio (Generalidades)
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- aldaba
1, record 3, Spanish, aldaba
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieza de hierro o bronce que se coloca en las puertas para llamar golpeando con ella. 1, record 3, Spanish, - aldaba
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-11-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- flap folder
1, record 4, English, flap%20folder
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine having fold-location pins operating in conjunction with a hinged plate which rotates through 180° to form the crease. 1, record 4, English, - flap%20folder
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flap folder: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 4, English, - flap%20folder
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- plieuse à rabat
1, record 4, French, plieuse%20%C3%A0%20rabat
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine munie de deux tiges déterminant l'endroit du pliage, dont l'action est combinée avec celle d'une plaque articulée se rabattant de 180° pour former le pli. 1, record 4, French, - plieuse%20%C3%A0%20rabat
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plieuse à rabat : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 4, French, - plieuse%20%C3%A0%20rabat
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-08-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rostral plate
1, record 5, English, rostral%20plate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The carapace is attached to the head region of the animal by an adductor muscle. Anteriorly, a hinged and movable rostral plate covers the head. 2, record 5, English, - rostral%20plate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- plaque rostrale
1, record 5, French, plaque%20rostrale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-04-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- speed brake lever
1, record 6, English, speed%20brake%20lever
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- speed brake handle 2, record 6, English, speed%20brake%20handle
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
speedbrake : A passive device extended from the aircraft to increase drag. The most common form is hinged flap(s) or plate(s), mounted in locations where operation causes no significant deterioration in stability and control at any attainable airspeed. 3, record 6, English, - speed%20brake%20lever
Record 6, Key term(s)
- speedbrake lever
- speedbrake handle
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- levier aérofreins
1, record 6, French, levier%20a%C3%A9rofreins
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aérofrein : Petit volet placé dans les ailes ou sur le fuselage et qui peut se dresser verticalement. 2, record 6, French, - levier%20a%C3%A9rofreins
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
levier aérofreins : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance et Opérations aériennes. 3, record 6, French, - levier%20a%C3%A9rofreins
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-04-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Airframe
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wing flap control lever
1, record 7, English, wing%20flap%20control%20lever
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- flap handle 1, record 7, English, flap%20handle
correct
- flap control handle 1, record 7, English, flap%20control%20handle
correct
- wing flap handle 1, record 7, English, wing%20flap%20handle
correct
- flap control lever 1, record 7, English, flap%20control%20lever
correct
- flap position selector control lever 2, record 7, English, flap%20position%20selector%20control%20lever
correct
- wing flap lever 2, record 7, English, wing%20flap%20lever
correct
- flap selector lever 3, record 7, English, flap%20selector%20lever
- flap lever 3, record 7, English, flap%20lever
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flap : A hinged, pivoted, or sliding airfoil or plate, normally located at the trailing edge of a wing, extended or deflected to increase the lift and/or drag, generally used at takeoff or landing. 4, record 7, English, - wing%20flap%20control%20lever
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- levier de commande volets
1, record 7, French, levier%20de%20commande%20volets
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- levier volets 1, record 7, French, levier%20volets
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- manette de volets 2, record 7, French, manette%20de%20volets
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les commandes de vol sont contrôlées à partir du poste [de pilotage] par [...] la manette de volets [...] 3, record 7, French, - levier%20de%20commande%20volets
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La structure des volets hypersustentateurs, au demeurant, rappelle celle des gouvernes de vol. [...] La fixation sur la voilure peut être obtenue : soit par une simple articulation (volets pivotants) pour les volets d'intrados et de courbure; soit par des biellettes permettant des mouvements de rotation et de recul (volet de courbure à fente); soit par des glissières et chariots (volets roulants), solution mécanique plus délicate et plus lourde mais qui permet pour chaque braquage de réaliser l'augmentation de surface et la fente entre voilure et volet qui a été jugée optima par les aérodynamiciens. 4, record 7, French, - levier%20de%20commande%20volets
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
levier de commande volets; levier volets : termes uniformisés par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 5, record 7, French, - levier%20de%20commande%20volets
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-01-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- emergency air brake
1, record 8, English, emergency%20air%20brake
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An emergency air brake control is mounted just outboard of the throttle lever, and is normally wired in the aft NORMAL position, a dump valve opens, relieving the hydraulic pressure. Air loads will then close the brakes. No emergency means of re-opening the brakes is provided. 2, record 8, English, - emergency%20air%20brake
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
air brake : Passive device extended from aircraft to increase drag. Most common form is hinged flap(s) or plate(s), mounted in locations where operation causes no significant deterioration in stability and control at any attainable airspeed. 3, record 8, English, - emergency%20air%20brake
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- frein pneumatique de secours
1, record 8, French, frein%20pneumatique%20de%20secours
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frein pneumatique de secours : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 2, record 8, French, - frein%20pneumatique%20de%20secours
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-02-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- bolt catch 1, record 9, English, bolt%20catch
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- catch 1, record 9, English, catch
noun
- keeper 1, record 9, English, keeper
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A notched bolt fixed on a hinged metal plate and entering a lock hole in which it is locked. 1, record 9, English, - bolt%20catch
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- auberon
1, record 9, French, auberon
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit goujon comportant une mortaise dans laquelle s'engage le pêne de la serrure. 1, record 9, French, - auberon
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1990-12-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Cooling and Ventilating Systems
- HVAC Distribution Systems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- splitter damper
1, record 10, English, splitter%20damper
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A splitter damper is a single blade sheet metal plate hinged at one edge and usually located at the branch connection of a duct or outlet.... 2, record 10, English, - splitter%20damper
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Splitter dampers are used to direct part of the air into the branch where it is taken off the trunk. They do not give precise volume control. 3, record 10, English, - splitter%20damper
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- registre à organe mobile unique
1, record 10, French, registre%20%C3%A0%20organe%20mobile%20unique
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On distingue par exemple les types [de registres] suivants: (...) - registres à organe mobile unique, contrôlant les écoulements dans une dérivation (...) 1, record 10, French, - registre%20%C3%A0%20organe%20mobile%20unique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-11-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Chutes, Spouts and Conveyors
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- baffle
1, record 11, English, baffle
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
something for deflecting, checking or otherwise regulating flow .... 2, record 11, English, - baffle
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If space will not permit the use of a directional change chute, a baffle should be installed to load the material onto the belt. The baffle is usually a hinged plate located to deflect most of the load in the centre of the belt. 3, record 11, English, - baffle
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Convoyeurs et goulottes (Manutention)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- chicane
1, record 11, French, chicane
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[convoyeur] - Il est plus facile de freiner la descente du produit dans la goulotte d'alimentation que de l'accélérer. On emploie à cet effet des chicanes, des trappes à ressort, des chaînes, etc. 1, record 11, French, - chicane
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1987-01-28
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
- Housework
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- flat squeezer
1, record 12, English, flat%20squeezer
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Flat squeezer : This is the original sponge mop style-a folding metal or plastic plate hinged to the mop head. It's simply a matter of pulling the lever or handle down to fold the plate against the sponge and squeeze out excess water. 1, record 12, English, - flat%20squeezer
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
- Ménage
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- essoreuse plate
1, record 12, French, essoreuse%20plate
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Essoreuse plate : Vous connaissez probablement ce système : il consiste en une plaque de métal ou de plastique articulée et qui se rabat le long du manche. Quand on rabat la manette ou la poignée, on presse la plaque sur l'éponge et on fait sortir l'excès d'eau. 1, record 12, French, - essoreuse%20plate
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1982-10-04
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- padlock fitting 1, record 13, English, padlock%20fitting
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plate with a pierced projection on which a hinged cover fits letting the projection out for receiving a padlock. 1, record 13, English, - padlock%20fitting
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- porte-cadenas 1, record 13, French, porte%2Dcadenas
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
platine pourvue d'un piton percé avec recouvrement à charnière laissant passer le piton qui reçoit le cadenas. 1, record 13, French, - porte%2Dcadenas
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1982-09-28
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- bolt staple 1, record 14, English, bolt%20staple
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a U-shaped piece of metal fixed on a hinged metal plate, and entering a lock slit in which it is locked by a bolt. 1, record 14, English, - bolt%20staple
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- auberon 1, record 14, French, auberon
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cramponnet ou demi-anneau fixé à une lame de fer à charnière et qui entre dans la fente d'une serrure où il est verrouillé par un pêne intérieur. 1, record 14, French, - auberon
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1982-01-04
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Document Classification (Library Science)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- mat
1, record 15, English, mat
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of coloured paper or card [or metal] which is placed round the edge of a photograph before mounting. 2, record 15, English, - mat
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Here are the components of a daguerreotype or ambrotype from left to right in order : the hinged case, the soft brass binder, the image-bearing plate, the stiff brass cut-out mat and a clear glass cover. 3, record 15, English, - mat
Record 15, Key term(s)
- matting
- matt
- matte
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Classification des documents (Bibliothéconomie)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- passe-partout
1, record 15, French, passe%2Dpartout
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cadre de carton à l'intérieur duquel on peut glisser un dessin, une estampe, une photographie, une inscription de même format (...) 2, record 15, French, - passe%2Dpartout
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Montage avec passe-partout. - On pratique ce genre de montage lorsque les épreuves doivent être envoyées à une exposition, ou encadrées, ou encore pour dissimuler un support sale. Le passe-partout est découpé dans une feuille de papier fort, blanc ou teinté, lisse ou grenu, selon l'aspect de l'image. 3, record 15, French, - passe%2Dpartout
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1981-05-13
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Earthmoving
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- shovel bucket
1, record 16, English, shovel%20bucket
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A shovel front consists of a solid massive beam hinged to the bed plate at the front deck of the revolving superstructure, a dipper stick that slides in the saddle block and pivots on a shipper shaft and a shovel bucket or dipper box open at the top with a hinged door closing the bottom. 1, record 16, English, - shovel%20bucket
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Terrassement
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- godet de pelle mécanique
1, record 16, French, godet%20de%20pelle%20m%C3%A9canique
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- godet de pelle 1, record 16, French, godet%20de%20pelle
correct
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- General Hardware
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- hinged plate 1, record 17, English, hinged%20plate
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie générale
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- pétale articulé
1, record 17, French, p%C3%A9tale%20articul%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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