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SLOW MATCH [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- clutch brake
1, record 1, English, clutch%20brake
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A clutch brake is a circular metal disc with friction material attached to both sides. Two tangs on the clutch brake match machined slots in the transmission input shaft. The clutch brake is mounted on these slots, between the release bearing and the transmission. This mounting arrangement allows the clutch brake to move back and forth along the input shaft. The purpose of a clutch brake is to stop or slow the input shaft from rotating, allowing the gears to mesh without grinding/clashing. This eliminates damage to non-synchronized transmissions, and minimizes the effort required when shifting from neutral into first or reverse from a standstill. 2, record 1, English, - clutch%20brake
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- frein d'embrayage
1, record 1, French, frein%20d%27embrayage
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- frein sur l'embrayage 2, record 1, French, frein%20sur%20l%27embrayage
masculine noun
- frein d'inertie 1, record 1, French, frein%20d%27inertie
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- freno de embrague
1, record 1, Spanish, freno%20de%20embrague
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mecanismo que sirve para reducir más rápidamente la velocidad del eje motor de la transmisión durante el embragado. 1, record 1, Spanish, - freno%20de%20embrague
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- slow match
1, record 2, English, slow%20match
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- slowmatch 2, record 2, English, slowmatch
correct
- match cord 2, record 2, English, match%20cord
correct
- matchcord 3, record 2, English, matchcord
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A slow-burning fuse used to ignite a matchlock musket or fire a cannon. 4, record 2, English, - slow%20match
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Slow match, or matchcord, is rope impregnated with nitrates to make it burn slowly, evenly, and reliably despite wind or rain. 3, record 2, English, - slow%20match
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes anciennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mèche à combustion lente
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A8che%20%C3%A0%20combustion%20lente
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 2022-06-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Demolition (Military)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- match fusee
1, record 3, English, match%20fusee
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large-headed, slow burning match that burns at a high temperature, cannot be extinguished by the wind, and is used to light a safety fuse when no igniters are available. 3, record 3, English, - match%20fusee
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
match fusee: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel; designation officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 4, record 3, English, - match%20fusee
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Destruction (Militaire)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- allumette-tison
1, record 3, French, allumette%2Dtison
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Allumette à gros bout, qui brûle lentement, à une haute température, qui ne s'éteint pas au vent et qui sert à allumer une mèche de sûreté faute d'allumeur. 2, record 3, French, - allumette%2Dtison
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
allumette-tison : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre, par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 3, record 3, French, - allumette%2Dtison
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-10-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- match lock
1, record 4, English, match%20lock
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- matchlock 2, record 4, English, matchlock
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
First firearm mechanical ignition system in which a lever(serpentine) holds a slow burning match and under action of the trigger, brings it to touch the priming powder to fire the gun. 1, record 4, English, - match%20lock
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- platine à mèche
1, record 4, French, platine%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A8che
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- platine à serpentin 2, record 4, French, platine%20%C3%A0%20serpentin
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Premier système mécanique de mise de feu pour armes à feu, dans lequel un levier (serpentin) porte une mèche incandescente et qui, sous l'action de la détente, la met en contact avec la poudre d'amorçage pour tirer l'arme. 2, record 4, French, - platine%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A8che
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
platine à mèche : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 4, French, - platine%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A8che
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1991-03-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- matchlock musket 1, record 5, English, matchlock%20musket
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
old form of gunlock in which the priming was ignited by a slow match. 1, record 5, English, - matchlock%20musket
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- arquebuse à mèche
1, record 5, French, arquebuse%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A8che
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- mousquet à mèche 2, record 5, French, mousquet%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A8che
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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