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HOBBY MATERIALS [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Geology
- Hobbies
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Thompson Valley Rock Club
1, record 1, English, Thompson%20Valley%20Rock%20Club
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Thompson Valley Rock Club is] a non-profit educational organization. 2, record 1, English, - Thompson%20Valley%20Rock%20Club
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mission Statement. To promote and encourage collecting, cutting and polishing gemstones; to promote and encourage the collection of mineral specimens, fossils and related geological materials; to promote and encourage the lapidary arts and other related crafts; to promote the exploration of British Columbia for precious and semi-precious gemstones, mineral specimens, fossils and related geological materials; to promote and encourage fraternization within the club and its members, with other clubs of similar interests, and with other interested parties; to promote and publicize the work of the club and its members by cooperating with local museums, tourist bureaus and similar associations; to publicize the work and activities of the club and its members through the use of the communications media, and any other means available and practicable; [and] to extend the interest and aid of the club to all those interested in the hobby. 2, record 1, English, - Thompson%20Valley%20Rock%20Club
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Géologie
- Passe-temps
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Thompson Valley Rock Club
1, record 1, French, Thompson%20Valley%20Rock%20Club
correct, British Columbia
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 2006-07-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Games and Toys (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- model building
1, record 2, English, model%20building
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- model assembling 2, record 2, English, model%20assembling
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hobby that involves the creation of models either from kits or from materials and components acquired by the builder. 1, record 2, English, - model%20building
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- assemblage de modèles réduits
1, record 2, French, assemblage%20de%20mod%C3%A8les%20r%C3%A9duits
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] nécessaires pour l'assemblage de modèles réduits de véhicules. 1, record 2, French, - assemblage%20de%20mod%C3%A8les%20r%C3%A9duits
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Hobbies (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rotary tool
1, record 3, English, rotary%20tool
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- hobby tool 1, record 3, English, hobby%20tool
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rotary tools are also known as hobby tools as they are small and easy to handle for jobs that require precision. They combine high speed with the right accessory to produce a very versatile tool that can be used for fine detailing, precision moulding, etching glass, routing and drilling, as well as polishing and cleaning different materials. 1, record 3, English, - rotary%20tool
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Passe-temps (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- outil rotatif
1, record 3, French, outil%20rotatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- outil pour hobby 1, record 3, French, outil%20pour%20hobby
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Outil qui] est petit et facile à utiliser pour effectuer des travaux demandant de la précision. Ils allient la vitesse et le bon accessoire pour produire un outil très polyvalent pouvant être utilisé pour les travaux détaillés, le moulurage de précision, la gravure du verre, le toupillage et le perçage, ainsi que le polissage et le nettoyage des différents matériaux. 1, record 3, French, - outil%20rotatif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pluriel : des hobbys ou des hobbies. 2, record 3, French, - outil%20rotatif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
hobbys (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 3, French, - outil%20rotatif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-11-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Hobbies (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hobby knife
1, record 4, English, hobby%20knife
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This 16 piece hobby knife set comes complete with three handles, metal chuck, and 13 blades. It even has a storage case. The perfect gift for a hobbyist, or as a handy addition to your survival or camping kit. 2, record 4, English, - hobby%20knife
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Testors Hobby Knife is razor-sharp and can be used for trimming, cutting and modifying plastic and other materials. 3, record 4, English, - hobby%20knife
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Passe-temps (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- couteau hobby
1, record 4, French, couteau%20hobby
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- couteau à tout faire 2, record 4, French, couteau%20%C3%A0%20tout%20faire
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des hobbys ou des hobbies. 3, record 4, French, - couteau%20hobby
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hobbys (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 4, French, - couteau%20hobby
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Hobbies
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hobby materials 1, record 5, English, hobby%20materials
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Passe-temps
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- matériel récréatif 1, record 5, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20r%C3%A9cr%C3%A9atif
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
OMU 1, record 5, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20r%C3%A9cr%C3%A9atif
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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