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HOLDING OPEN DEVICE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tire spreader
1, record 1, English, tire%20spreader
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tyre spreader 2, record 1, English, tyre%20spreader
correct, Great Britain
- spreader 3, record 1, English, spreader
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A tyre "spreader" is a device for holding open the beads of a pneumatic tyre so that the inside may be examined or repaired. 4, record 1, English, - tire%20spreader
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- écarte-pneu
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9carte%2Dpneu
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mantenimiento y reparación (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- extensor de neumáticos
1, record 1, Spanish, extensor%20de%20neum%C3%A1ticos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-01-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hold-open device
1, record 2, English, hold%2Dopen%20device
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- holding open device 2, record 2, English, holding%20open%20device
correct
- bolt catch 1, record 2, English, bolt%20catch
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - hold%2Dopen%20device
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arrêtoir de culasse
1, record 2, French, arr%C3%AAtoir%20de%20culasse
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - arr%C3%AAtoir%20de%20culasse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arrêtoir de culasse : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 2, French, - arr%C3%AAtoir%20de%20culasse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-12-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Building Elements
- Construction Materials
- Building Hardware
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- casement adjuster
1, record 3, English, casement%20adjuster
correct, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- casement stay 1, record 3, English, casement%20stay
correct, specific
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a device for holding a casement open. 1, record 3, English, - casement%20adjuster
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments du bâtiment
- Matériaux de construction
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- arrêt de châssis
1, record 3, French, arr%C3%AAt%20de%20ch%C3%A2ssis
correct, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
organe de fixation d'un châssis dans une position d'ouverture. 1, record 3, French, - arr%C3%AAt%20de%20ch%C3%A2ssis
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-09-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Building Hardware
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- doorstop
1, record 4, English, doorstop
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for holding a door open to any degree [...] 1, record 4, English, - doorstop
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cale-porte
1, record 4, French, cale%2Dporte
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif servant à arrêter une porte. 2, record 4, French, - cale%2Dporte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains de ces dispositifs se fixent à la base du vantail et se composent d'une tige à crémaillère et à patin commandée au pied, mais il peut aussi s'agir d'un simple morceau de caoutchouc taillé en angle que l'on glisse sous la porte pour la maintenir dans la position désirée. 3, record 4, French, - cale%2Dporte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pluriel: cale-portes. 2, record 4, French, - cale%2Dporte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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