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HOLD-OPEN [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bolt release
1, record 1, English, bolt%20release
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In semi-automatic and automatic firearms, a manually operated device that disengages the hold-open device to release the bolt or breech-block. 2, record 1, English, - bolt%20release
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bolt release: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - bolt%20release
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'arrêtoir de culasse
1, record 1, French, dispositif%20d%27arr%C3%AAtoir%20de%20culasse
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans les armes à feu semi-automatiques et automatiques, dispositif manuel dégageant l'arrêtoir de culasse pour relâcher la culasse ou le bloc-culasse. 2, record 1, French, - dispositif%20d%27arr%C3%AAtoir%20de%20culasse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dispositif d'arrêtoir de culasse : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 1, French, - dispositif%20d%27arr%C3%AAtoir%20de%20culasse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fire Prevention
- Fireproofing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fire curtain
1, record 2, English, fire%20curtain
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- safety curtain 2, record 2, English, safety%20curtain
correct
- iron 2, record 2, English, iron
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a theater, an asbestos or specially treated curtain providing a firebreak between the stage and the auditorium. 3, record 2, English, - fire%20curtain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The bids include the replacement of the asbestos fire curtain, provide new front stage drapes and cycloramas, refinishing the stage floor, replace the stage lights and control panel. 4, record 2, English, - fire%20curtain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Except where otherwise required by the provisions of Subsection 3. 2. 6., a local fire alarm system shall(a) release hold-open devices that are permitted on certain doors in Sentence 3. 1. 7. 2.(10),(b) close theatre fire curtains required by Article 3. 3. 2. 15., and(c) actuate motorized devices to open smoke dampers. 5, record 2, English, - fire%20curtain
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prévention des incendies
- Ignifugation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rideau pare-flammes
1, record 2, French, rideau%20pare%2Dflammes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- rideau pare-flamme 2, record 2, French, rideau%20pare%2Dflamme
correct, masculine noun
- rideau de sécurité 2, record 2, French, rideau%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sauf dispositions contraires de la sous-section 3.2.6., un réseau local avertisseur d'incendie doit a) déclencher les dispositifs de maintien en position ouverte des portes pour lesquelles ces dispositifs sont autorisés au paragraphe 3.1.7.2.10), b) déclencher la fermeture des rideaux pare-flammes des salles de spectacles exigés à l'article 3.3.2.15., et c) actionner les dispositifs d'ouverture des registres coupe-fumée. 1, record 2, French, - rideau%20pare%2Dflammes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un théâtre, rideau de fer ou d'amiante séparant le bloc-scène du bloc-salle. 2, record 2, French, - rideau%20pare%2Dflammes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-03-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hold-open pad
1, record 3, English, hold%2Dopen%20pad
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
perform following steps to install nose radome support assembly :(...) Install safety pin in hinge assembly and attach support assembly to hold-open pad on nose radome. 1, record 3, English, - hold%2Dopen%20pad
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- support de maintien d'ouverture 1, record 3, French, support%20de%20maintien%20d%27ouverture
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-01-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hold-open device
1, record 4, English, hold%2Dopen%20device
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- holding open device 2, record 4, English, holding%20open%20device
correct
- bolt catch 1, record 4, English, bolt%20catch
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
On semi-automatic or automatic firearms, a mechanism actuated by the magazine platform which retains the bolt/breechblock rearward after the last round of the magazine has been fired, indicating that reloading is necessary. When a fresh magazine is inserted, the device may release automatically or may have to be manually operated, so that the bolt/breechblock goes forward and chambers a round. On automatic pistols, it is called "slide lock" or "slide stop". 1, record 4, English, - hold%2Dopen%20device
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- arrêtoir de culasse
1, record 4, French, arr%C3%AAtoir%20de%20culasse
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur les armes semi-automatiques ou automatiques, mécanisme qui, actionné par le plateau du chargeur, retient la culasse vers l'arrière après le tir de la dernière cartouche; lorsqu'il s'enclenche, il faut recharger l'arme. Quand on insère un nouveau chargeur, le mécanisme se libère automatiquement ou on le libère manuellement. Alors, la culasse revient vers l'avant et introduit une cartouche dans la chambre. Sur les pistolets automatiques, il est appelé «arrêtoir de glissière». 2, record 4, French, - arr%C3%AAtoir%20de%20culasse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arrêtoir de culasse : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 4, French, - arr%C3%AAtoir%20de%20culasse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-08-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hold-open device
1, record 5, English, hold%2Dopen%20device
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hold-open device : term officially approved by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee(ATSC)-Helicopters. 2, record 5, English, - hold%2Dopen%20device
Record 5, Key term(s)
- hold open device
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- arrêtoir en position ouverte
1, record 5, French, arr%C3%AAtoir%20en%20position%20ouverte
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arrêtoir en position ouverte : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères. 2, record 5, French, - arr%C3%AAtoir%20en%20position%20ouverte
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1990-08-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Animal Housing Facilities
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hook and eye chain
1, record 6, English, hook%20and%20eye%20chain
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- hold-open 2, record 6, English, hold%2Dopen
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Logement des animaux d'élevage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chaîne de retenue
1, record 6, French, cha%C3%AEne%20de%20retenue
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chaîne servant à attacher une barrière tout en la gardant entrouverte. 1, record 6, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20de%20retenue
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1987-02-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
- Aeroindustry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hold-open hook
1, record 7, English, hold%2Dopen%20hook
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- hold-open hook pin 2, record 7, English, hold%2Dopen%20hook%20pin
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [passenger forward entrance] door can be opened from either inside or outside the airplane by handles attached to a common shaft.... A hold-open hook is provided on the door to hold the door against the fuselage when open. 3, record 7, English, - hold%2Dopen%20hook
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- crochet de verrouillage en position ouverte
1, record 7, French, crochet%20de%20verrouillage%20en%20position%20ouverte
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crochet de verrouillage en position ouverte : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 7, French, - crochet%20de%20verrouillage%20en%20position%20ouverte
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1987-02-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
- Aeroindustry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- latch hold-open mechanism
1, record 8, English, latch%20hold%2Dopen%20mechanism
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The latch mechanism actuates hooks to latch and unlatch the stairwell door.... A hold-open hook engages a crank on the torque tube when the latches are in the full open position. The latch mechanism and control handles will remain locked in the unlatched position until the stairwell door actuates the hold-open hook as the door closes when the stairway is retracted. 2, record 8, English, - latch%20hold%2Dopen%20mechanism
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions mécaniques
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme de verrouillage en position ouverte
1, record 8, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20verrouillage%20en%20position%20ouverte
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mécanisme de verrouillage en position ouverte : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 8, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20verrouillage%20en%20position%20ouverte
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1982-08-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- hold-open device
1, record 9, English, hold%2Dopen%20device
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Where the safety of the occupants is not endangered thereby, and with the approval of the authority having jurisdiction, approved hold-open devices may be installed on closures that are required to be self closing other than closures on vestibules required in Article 3. 3. 7. 7. and on exit shafts. 1, record 9, English, - hold%2Dopen%20device
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de maintien en position ouverte 1, record 9, French, dispositif%20de%20maintien%20en%20position%20ouverte
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque cela ne compromet pas la sécurité des occupants et avec l'approbation de l'autorité compétente, des dispositifs approuvés de maintien en position ouverte peuvent être installés sur des dispositifs d'obturation pour lesquels une fermeture automatique est exigée, sauf dans le cas des dispositifs d'obturation pour vestibule exigés à l'article 3.3.7.7. ou pour des gaines d'issue. 1, record 9, French, - dispositif%20de%20maintien%20en%20position%20ouverte
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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