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PROTRACTOR [28 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hoof protractor
1, record 1, English, hoof%20protractor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hoof protractor : an item in the "Animal Husbandry Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 1, English, - hoof%20protractor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rapporteur de sabots
1, record 1, French, rapporteur%20de%20sabots
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rapporteur de sabots : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement d’élevage d’animaux» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 1, French, - rapporteur%20de%20sabots
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- protractor
1, record 2, English, protractor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
protractor : an item in the "Drafting Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 2, English, - protractor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rapporteur d'angles
1, record 2, French, rapporteur%20d%27angles
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rapporteur d'angles : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de graphisme» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 2, French, - rapporteur%20d%27angles
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- protractor rule
1, record 3, English, protractor%20rule
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
protractor rule : an item in the "Woodworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 3, English, - protractor%20rule
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- équerre à angle variable
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9querre%20%C3%A0%20angle%20variable
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
équerre à angle variable : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de travail du bois» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9querre%20%C3%A0%20angle%20variable
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-03-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
- Various Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- template maker
1, record 4, English, template%20maker
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Template maker : designs and fabricates templates of assorted materials, for example metal, fiberglass, wood, and plastic, for laying out reference points and dimensions on metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structural shapes used for fabricating, welding, and assembling structural metal products or dies; plans and develops layout according to blueprints, work orders, tool planning orders, mockups, or sample parts, applying knowledge of trigonometry, product design, and properties of metal; lays out design onto template material, using instruments, for example compass, protractor, dividers, and ruler, and marks shape and reference points, using scriber, pencil, chalk, and punch; cuts, trims, drills, reams, files, shapes, and forms templates, using handtools, power tools, and fabricating machines, for example bandsaw, drill press, jointer, punch press, and shear; nails, glues, screws, bolts, solders, or welds component parts to assemble templates; marks job numbers, file codes, dimensions, layout, and fabricating instructions on templates; repairs and reworks templates. 2, record 4, English, - template%20maker
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
- Industries diverses
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gabarieur
1, record 4, French, gabarieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- gabarieuse 1, record 4, French, gabarieuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-03-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
- Industrial Design
- Drawing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rolling ruler
1, record 5, English, rolling%20ruler
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ruler that contains a cylinder much like a rolling pin inside, thereby enabling it to roll along a sheet of paper or other surface where it is being used. 2, record 5, English, - rolling%20ruler
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A rolling ruler can draw straight, parallel lines, and also has other instruments included, enabling it to do the jobs of a protractor and compass. 2, record 5, English, - rolling%20ruler
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Dessin architectural et instruments
- Dessin industriel
- Dessin
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- règle roulante
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A8gle%20roulante
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- règle à rouleau 2, record 5, French, r%C3%A8gle%20%C3%A0%20rouleau
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La règle roulante vous offre gain de temps et précision pour tracer des droites parallèles ou perpendiculaires, des cercles, des ovales ou des angles. Elle est munie de deux graduations en cm dont une avec 0 central. Le rouleau gradué permet de mesurer le déplacement. Inclut un rapporteur. [...] C'est l'outil universel du dessinateur industriel, de l'architecte ou du designer! 1, record 5, French, - r%C3%A8gle%20roulante
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-01-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Navigation Instruments
- Ship Piloting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- station pointer
1, record 6, English, station%20pointer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- three arm protractor 2, record 6, English, three%20arm%20protractor
correct
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de navigation
- Pilotage des navires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- stigmographe
1, record 6, French, stigmographe
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-04-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- RAREP protractor 1, record 7, English, RAREP%20protractor
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
RAREP: radar weather report 1, record 7, English, - RAREP%20protractor
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- rapporteur RAREP
1, record 7, French, rapporteur%20RAREP
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-03-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Animal Care Equipment (Farm equipment)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hoof gauge
1, record 8, English, hoof%20gauge
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- foot protractor 1, record 8, English, foot%20protractor
correct
- hoof leveller 1, record 8, English, hoof%20leveller
correct
- hoof leveler 1, record 8, English, hoof%20leveler
correct
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Soins aux animaux (Matériel agricole)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- compas d'angularité pour sabots
1, record 8, French, compas%20d%27angularit%C3%A9%20pour%20sabots
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- compas d'angularité 1, record 8, French, compas%20d%27angularit%C3%A9
masculine noun
- rapporteur à sabots 1, record 8, French, rapporteur%20%C3%A0%20sabots
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- butterfly gauge
1, record 9, English, butterfly%20gauge
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- pavilion butterfly gauge 2, record 9, English, pavilion%20butterfly%20gauge
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument used to measure pavilion angles of 39°, 40°, 41° and 42°. 3, record 9, English, - butterfly%20gauge
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... equipment/supplies used by fancy shape specialists :... o) gauges(See Figure F 1), including :-for crown : crown gauge;-for pavilion : butterfly gauge; magnetic gauge; protractor gauge; rectangle gauge... 4, record 9, English, - butterfly%20gauge
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Figure C/B 1. 3, record 9, English, - butterfly%20gauge
Record 9, Key term(s)
- butterfly gage
- pavilion butterfly gage
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- calibre papillon
1, record 9, French, calibre%20papillon
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- calibre papillon pour culasse 2, record 9, French, calibre%20papillon%20pour%20culasse
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Calibre servant à la mesure d'angles de culasse de 39°, 40°, 41° et 42°. 3, record 9, French, - calibre%20papillon
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
calibre : Instrument servant à la mesure des angles pour la taille du diamant ainsi que pour mesurer les dimensions d'un diamant taillé ou non. 4, record 9, French, - calibre%20papillon
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-06-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Gemmology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- mechanical head
1, record 10, English, mechanical%20head
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- mechanical facet head 2, record 10, English, mechanical%20facet%20head
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mechanical device used for developing and polishing facets on faceted stones in a regular geometric manner. 2, record 10, English, - mechanical%20head
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In machines of this type the dop stick with the gem attached to it, is fitted into a "quill" which can be positioned at various precise angles via the "protractor. "The quill moves up and down on the mast, which gives great control over the depth of cut, and a slotted index gear gives accurate control over the radial placement of facets. Stones cut on such equipment are usually described as "custom cut. " 3, record 10, English, - mechanical%20head
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Gemmologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- facetteuse
1, record 10, French, facetteuse
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On utilise une facetteuse pour polir la pierre, elle est constituée par un disque (ou plateau) et le support de la tige de taille. 2, record 10, French, - facetteuse
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équipement utilisé pour la taille des pierres de couleur. Pour la taille des diamants, on utilise la pince (tang). 3, record 10, French, - facetteuse
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2004-07-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- magnetic gauge
1, record 11, English, magnetic%20gauge
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- pavilion magnetic gauge 2, record 11, English, pavilion%20magnetic%20gauge
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... equipment/supplies used by fancy shape specialists :... o) gauges(See Figure F 1), including :-for crown : crown gauge;-for pavilion : butterfly gauge; magnetic gauge; protractor gauge; rectangle gauge... 3, record 11, English, - magnetic%20gauge
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Made to a specific angle. 4, record 11, English, - magnetic%20gauge
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Figure C/B 1. 4, record 11, English, - magnetic%20gauge
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Some gauges are magnetic, so they can be fixed on the head of a tang. 5, record 11, English, - magnetic%20gauge
Record 11, Key term(s)
- magnetic gage
- pavilion magnetic gage
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- calibre magnétique
1, record 11, French, calibre%20magn%C3%A9tique
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- calibre aimanté 2, record 11, French, calibre%20aimant%C3%A9
masculine noun
- calibre magnétique pour culasse 3, record 11, French, calibre%20magn%C3%A9tique%20pour%20culasse
proposal, masculine noun
- calibre aimanté pour culasse 3, record 11, French, calibre%20aimant%C3%A9%20pour%20culasse
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La mesure des angles] se fait soit à l'aide de calibres, soit avec les instruments de réglage montés directement sur les dops de construction récente ou avec les échelles graduées fixées sur les dops américains. Il existe aussi des calibres aimantés qu'on place sur les dops. 4, record 11, French, - calibre%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains calibres sont magnétiques afin de pouvoir les fixer sur la tête des pinces. 4, record 11, French, - calibre%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2004-07-12
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Diamond Industry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- protractor gauge
1, record 12, English, protractor%20gauge
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- pavilion protractor gauge 2, record 12, English, pavilion%20protractor%20gauge
correct
- protractor 3, record 12, English, protractor
correct
- angle gauge 4, record 12, English, angle%20gauge
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument for measuring angles, either in drawing designs for escapements, gearing, etc. or for measuring or scribing angles directly on work. 5, record 12, English, - protractor%20gauge
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... equipment/supplies used by fancy shape specialists :... o) gauges(See Figure F 1), including :-for crown : crown gauge;-for pavilion : butterfly gauge; magnetic gauge; protractor gauge; rectangle gauge... 6, record 12, English, - protractor%20gauge
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Figure C/B 1. 7, record 12, English, - protractor%20gauge
Record 12, Key term(s)
- protractor gage
- pavilion protractor gage
- angle gage
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- rapporteur d'angle
1, record 12, French, rapporteur%20d%27angle
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- rapporteur d'angle pour culasse 1, record 12, French, rapporteur%20d%27angle%20pour%20culasse
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-07-05
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- spider gauge
1, record 13, English, spider%20gauge
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- star gauge 2, record 13, English, star%20gauge
correct
- crown gauge 1, record 13, English, crown%20gauge
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gauge : Used to measure the angles of facets; protractor, butterfly and magnetic gauges are used to measure angles on a pavilion; a crown gauge is used to measure angles on a crown. 3, record 13, English, - spider%20gauge
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Figure C/B 1. 3, record 13, English, - spider%20gauge
Record 13, Key term(s)
- crown gage
- spider gage
- star gage
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- calibre en étoile
1, record 13, French, calibre%20en%20%C3%A9toile
proposal, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- calibre en étoile pour couronne 1, record 13, French, calibre%20en%20%C3%A9toile%20pour%20couronne
proposal, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-07-05
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Diamond Industry
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- gauge
1, record 14, English, gauge
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument used to measure the angles of facets. 2, record 14, English, - gauge
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Protractor, butterfly and magnetic gauges are used to measure angles on a pavilion; crown and protractor gauges are used to measure angles on a crown; a rectangle gauge is used to measure perpendicular facets on straight-line fancy shapes. 2, record 14, English, - gauge
Record 14, Key term(s)
- gage
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- calibre
1, record 14, French, calibre
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument de vérification utilisé pour mesurer les angles des facettes. 2, record 14, French, - calibre
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le débruteur doit disposer d'une loupe [...] et d'un calibre pour mesurer les épaisseurs et largeurs des pierres. 3, record 14, French, - calibre
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[La mesure des angles] se fait soit à l'aide de calibres, soit avec les instruments de réglage montés directement sur les dops de construction récente ou avec les échelles graduées fixées sur les dops américains. Il existe aussi des calibres aimantés qu'on place sur les dops. 3, record 14, French, - calibre
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les angles d'une culasse se mesurent avec un rapporteur d'angle, un calibre papillon ou un calibre aimanté; les angles d'une couronne se mesurent avec un calibre de couronne ou un rapporteur; les facettes d'une forme fantaisie taille à degrés se mesurent à l'aide d'un calibre d'angle droit. 2, record 14, French, - calibre
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2004-01-08
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Mathematical Geography
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- sextant chart
1, record 15, English, sextant%20chart
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chart with curves enabling a graphical solution of the three-point problem rather than using a three-arm protractor. 2, record 15, English, - sextant%20chart
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Géographie mathématique
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- projection à réseau de segments capables
1, record 15, French, projection%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9seau%20de%20segments%20capables
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2003-04-24
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Plywood
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- knife angle instrument
1, record 16, English, knife%20angle%20instrument
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- knife angle gauge 1, record 16, English, knife%20angle%20gauge
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a knife angle gauge... overcomes the problems encountered by lathe operators using the square or protractor heads from a combination square set or modified bevel protractor. [It] is equipped with a lip formed by a face-plate that aligns the instrument with the knife edge and with magnets that clamp it solidly to the lathe interface, leaving the operator's hands free to adjust the knife angle where the instrument is in place. 1, record 16, English, - knife%20angle%20instrument
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Knife angle instrument on a veneer lathe. 1, record 16, English, - knife%20angle%20instrument
Record 16, Key term(s)
- knife-angle instrument
- knife-angle gauge
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Contreplaqués
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- indicateur d'angle de couteau
1, record 16, French, indicateur%20d%27angle%20de%20couteau
proposal, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indicateur d'angle pour ajuster l'angle du couteau [d'une dérouleuse]. 2, record 16, French, - indicateur%20d%27angle%20de%20couteau
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1999-06-03
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- universal bevel protractor
1, record 17, English, universal%20bevel%20protractor
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- protractor 2, record 17, English, protractor
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It [universal bevel protractor] consists of a base to which a vernier scale is attached. A protractor dial, graduated in degrees with every tenth degree being numbered, is mounted onto the circular section of the base. A sliding blade is fitted into this dial; it may be extended in either direction and set at any angle to the base. The blade and the dial are rotated as a unit. Fine adjustments are obtained with a small knurled-headed pinion which when turned engages with a gear attached to the blade mount. The protractor dial may be locked in any desired position by means of the dial clamp nut. 1, record 17, English, - universal%20bevel%20protractor
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- rapporteur d'angles
1, record 17, French, rapporteur%20d%27angles
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] équerre à branches articulées autour d'un axe. L'une des branches est solidaire d'un disque gradué de 0 à 90 ° devant lequel se déplace un index porté par l'autre branche. 2, record 17, French, - rapporteur%20d%27angles
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rapporteur d'angles : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 3, record 17, French, - rapporteur%20d%27angles
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1999-05-19
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Scientific Instruments
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- protractor
1, record 18, English, protractor
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument made for laying down and measuring angles on paper and used in drawing and plotting. 1, record 18, English, - protractor
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- rapporteur
1, record 18, French, rapporteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument utilisé pour mesurer et tracer des angles. C'est un demi-cercle, de matière en général transparente, divisé en degrés et souvent en grades. On place le centre du rapporteur sur le sommet de l'angle et sa division 0 sur l'un des côtés de l'angle. La division correspondant à l'autre côté indique la valeur de l'angle. 2, record 18, French, - rapporteur
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1998-05-21
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- protractor
1, record 19, English, protractor
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- cylindro-rapporteur
1, record 19, French, cylindro%2Drapporteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plaque comprenant un cercle gradué et un ensemble d'axes passant par le centre du cercle, utilisée pour axer les verres astigmates. 1, record 19, French, - cylindro%2Drapporteur
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source MVISI-F : Le nouveau dictionnaire de la vision par Michel Millodot, Médiacom Vision Éditeur, 1997. 2, record 19, French, - cylindro%2Drapporteur
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1992-09-09
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
- Industrial Design
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- drafting machine
1, record 20, English, drafting%20machine
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a drafting instrument consisting of linked parts that perform the functions of the T square, triangle, linear scale, and protractor 2, record 20, English, - drafting%20machine
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
- Dessin industriel
- Dessin architectural et instruments
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- machine à dessiner
1, record 20, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20dessiner
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- appareil à dessiner 2, record 20, French, appareil%20%C3%A0%20dessiner
masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La table à dessiner équipée d'un appareil à dessiner qui permet tous les déplacements possibles aux deux règles graduées réunit en une seule pièce, le té, l'équerre et le rapporteur. 3, record 20, French, - machine%20%C3%A0%20dessiner
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1992-09-08
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Design
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- adjustable set square 1, record 21, English, adjustable%20set%20square
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Adjustable set squares combine the functions of a protractor with those of a set square.... The graduated are, manufactured in one part with the arm, is precision divided in half degrees, tangent and secant. 2, record 21, English, - adjustable%20set%20square
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 CONT
All angles can be drawn with the adjustable set square... This instrument replaces the two set squares and the protractor. 3, record 21, English, - adjustable%20set%20square
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Dessin industriel
- Dessin architectural et instruments
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- équerre ajustable 1, record 21, French, %C3%A9querre%20ajustable
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- équerre à dessin ajustable 2, record 21, French, %C3%A9querre%20%C3%A0%20dessin%20ajustable
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Équerres ajustables. Ces instruments versatiles combinent l'équerre et le rapporteur. 1, record 21, French, - %C3%A9querre%20ajustable
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1987-11-04
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- diemaker’s square
1, record 22, English, diemaker%26rsquo%3Bs%20square
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A diemaker's square is used to check the clearance angle on dies. The blade is adjusted to the angle of the workpiece by means of a blade adjusting screw. This angular setting must then be checked with a protractor. Another form of diemaker's square is the direct reading type which indicates the angle at which the blade is set. 2, record 22, English, - diemaker%26rsquo%3Bs%20square
Record 22, Key term(s)
- die maker’s square
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- équerre de matriceur
1, record 22, French, %C3%A9querre%20de%20matriceur
feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1986-01-18
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- bevel protractor 1, record 23, English, bevel%20protractor
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
an instrument made for laying down and measuring angles on paper and used in drawing and plottery. (Webster) 1, record 23, English, - bevel%20protractor
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Dessin architectural et instruments
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- sauterelle
1, record 23, French, sauterelle
feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
fausse équerre formée d'une tige et d'une lame permettant de relever et de reporter un angle quelconque. 1, record 23, French, - sauterelle
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1978-11-17
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- protractor
1, record 24, English, protractor
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- extractor 2, record 24, English, extractor
correct
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument for extracting bits of bone, bullets, or other foreign material from wounds. 1, record 24, English, - protractor
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- extracteur
1, record 24, French, extracteur
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument chirurgical servant à extraire les corps étrangers de l'organisme. 1, record 24, French, - extracteur
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1978-10-03
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- universal level protractor 1, record 25, English, universal%20level%20protractor
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The following subjects will be taught [in the Quality Assurance Dimensional Metrology Course] Angular measurements with trigonometrical formulae using sine bar, universal level protractor, and indexing head(...) 1, record 25, English, - universal%20level%20protractor
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- rapporteur de niveau universel 1, record 25, French, rapporteur%20de%20niveau%20universel
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme proposé par le co-auteur de «Éléments de métrologie» (code de source CHEMA, 1978). 1, record 25, French, - rapporteur%20de%20niveau%20universel
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1977-06-10
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- outside lateral muscle
1, record 26, English, outside%20lateral%20muscle
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The] outside lateral muscle [is] One of a pair of "protractor muscles" In some lingulid brachiopods, originating on the pedicle valve laterally to the central muscles, and extending posteriorly to insertions behind the "middle lateral muscles" on the brachial valve(...) 1, record 26, English, - outside%20lateral%20muscle
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- muscle latéral externe
1, record 26, French, muscle%20lat%C3%A9ral%20externe
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Un muscle latéral externe est un de deux muscles chez certains brachiopodes inarticulés qui] partent contre les marges externes des centraux ventralement et, dorsalement, arrivent en dehors des transmédians qui, fixés postérieurement à la valve ventrale, s'élèvent obliquement. 1, record 26, French, - muscle%20lat%C3%A9ral%20externe
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1977-06-09
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- middle lateral muscle
1, record 27, English, middle%20lateral%20muscle
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[A] middle lateral muscle [is] One of a pair of "protractor muscles" in some lingulid brachiopods, originating on the pedicle valve between the central muscles, and diverging slightly posteriorly before insertion on the brachial valve(...) 1, record 27, English, - middle%20lateral%20muscle
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- muscle latéral médian
1, record 27, French, muscle%20lat%C3%A9ral%20m%C3%A9dian
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le muscle latéral médian est un de deux muscles chez certains brachiopodes inarticulés, qui] sont insérés entre les centraux de la valve ventrale sur un épaississement de cette valve et [qui], s'écartant rapidement, (...) vont s'attacher latéralement à la valve dorsale (...) 1, record 27, French, - muscle%20lat%C3%A9ral%20m%C3%A9dian
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Light Precision Instruments
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- clinometer protractor 1, record 28, English, clinometer%20protractor
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Petite mécanique de précision
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- clino-rapporteur
1, record 28, French, clino%2Drapporteur
masculine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
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