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HODOMETER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-09-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dashboards and Instrumentation (Motor Vehicles)
- Recording and Control Instrumentation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- odometer
1, record 1, English, odometer
correct, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hodometer 2, record 1, English, hodometer
correct, generic
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The speedometer head also supports an odometer which is viewed through an opening in the dial. The odometer indicates the total miles or kilometers that the vehicle has been driven. 3, record 1, English, - odometer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tableau et instruments de bord (Véhicules automobiles)
- Appareils de contrôle et d'enregistrement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- compteur kilométrique
1, record 1, French, compteur%20kilom%C3%A9trique
correct, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les compteurs kilométriques sont solidaires d'un axe entraîné par la rotation des roues du véhicule. Ils indiquent le nombre d'hectomètres et de kilomètres parcourus. 1, record 1, French, - compteur%20kilom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1) "compteur milliaire" a été proposé (META, 1970, vol. 15, p. 233) lorsque la distance est mesurée en milles. 2) Au Québec, le calque "odomètre" est assez répandu. 2, record 1, French, - compteur%20kilom%C3%A9trique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- compteur milliaire
- odomètre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tablero de instrumentos (Vehículos automotores)
- Instrumentos de control y registro
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- odómetro
1, record 1, Spanish, od%C3%B3metro
masculine noun, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- hodómetro 1, record 1, Spanish, hod%C3%B3metro
masculine noun, generic
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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