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SLOTTED SHAFT [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Bioengineering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- slotted horizontal shaft
1, record 1, English, slotted%20horizontal%20shaft
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 1, record 1, English, - slotted%20horizontal%20shaft
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Technique biologique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- axe horizontal rainuré
1, record 1, French, axe%20horizontal%20rainur%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 1, French, - axe%20horizontal%20rainur%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- History of Technology
- Archaeology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- microblade
1, record 2, English, microblade
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- flake tool 2, record 2, English, flake%20tool
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small prismatic parallel-sided flake struck from a prepared core. 1, record 2, English, - microblade
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Microblades were probably inserted end-to-end in a slotted bone or antler shaft to provide a continuous cutting edge for points or knives. 1, record 2, English, - microblade
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Histoire des techniques
- Archéologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lamelle
1, record 2, French, lamelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- microlame 2, record 2, French, microlame
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit éclat en forme de prisme que l'on obtenait par extraction d'un noyau de pierre. 3, record 2, French, - lamelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Moustérien supérieur.] l'outillage lithique précédent offre des retouches plus soignées et plus fines [...] : lamelle à encoche simple, rarement double, pointe triangulaire [...], éclats à pointes doubles, dites «limaces». 1, record 2, French, - lamelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces éclats ou «lamelles» étaient tirés d'un nucléus. 2, record 2, French, - lamelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les microlames étaient insérées sur toute leur longueur dans un os ou un bois de cervidé rainuré pour en faire une arête coupante pour la fabrication de couteaux et d'outils pointus. 3, record 2, French, - lamelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1990-11-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Magnetism
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- slotted shaft
1, record 3, English, slotted%20shaft
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Magnétisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- axe fendu
1, record 3, French, axe%20fendu
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- slotted turning shaft 1, record 4, English, slotted%20turning%20shaft
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2APN59-4.58.e 1, record 4, English, - slotted%20turning%20shaft
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- axe d'accord fendu 1, record 4, French, axe%20d%27accord%20fendu
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ibid radar(circuit des oscillateurs locaux) 106al.29.05.74 1, record 4, French, - axe%20d%27accord%20fendu
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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