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Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-12-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- roofman’s hook
1, record 1, English, roofman%26rsquo%3Bs%20hook
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The roofman's hook can be used as a standard Halligan hook or multipurpose hook. Its wide, flat hooks provide excellent pulling surfaces for all types of materials. The head is big and the tool is heavy, so it does require a little extra effort to get it into a ceiling or wall. 2, record 1, English, - roofman%26rsquo%3Bs%20hook
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The roofman’s hook is designed to pry. Doors, windows, bulkhead doors, roof scuttles, shaft hatches, floors, baseboards, hasps, light locks, and all else are no match for it. This tool was designed to be used on a roof. 2, record 1, English, - roofman%26rsquo%3Bs%20hook
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gaffe à toit
1, record 1, French, gaffe%20%C3%A0%20toit
correct, feminine noun
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 2012-11-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- San Francisco hook
1, record 2, English, San%20Francisco%20hook
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A multipurpose tool that can be used for several forcible entry and ventilation applications because of its unique design, which includes a built-in gas shut-off and directional slot. 2, record 2, English, - San%20Francisco%20hook
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gaffe de San Francisco
1, record 2, French, gaffe%20de%20San%20Francisco
correct, feminine 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 2011-06-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Body Bar™
1, record 3, English, Body%20Bar%26trade%3B
correct, trademark
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Body Bar is an... evenly-weighted, padded, multipurpose exercise tool. It is covered with dense PVC foam that is comfortable to grip and safe to hold, even during a heavy sweat session. The Body Bar comes in 6 different weights and is color-coded for easy distinction with rubber-capped ends so they won’t damage the floor. 1, record 3, English, - Body%20Bar%26trade%3B
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Body Bar™: A trademark of GCD of Kansas, Inc. 2, record 3, English, - Body%20Bar%26trade%3B
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Body Bar
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Body Bar
1, record 3, French, Body%20Bar
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Barre d'exercice. 2, record 3, French, - Body%20Bar
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Body BarMC : Marque de commerce de la société GCD of Kansas, Inc. 2, record 3, French, - Body%20Bar
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- multipurpose tool 1, record 4, English, multipurpose%20tool
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- équipement polyvalent 1, record 4, French, %C3%A9quipement%20polyvalent
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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