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TRACK SHOES [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Tracked Vehicles (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- track shoe
1, record 1, English, track%20shoe
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A steel plate designed to hold a metal or rubber track pad. 1, record 1, English, - track%20shoe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A number of track shoes are linked together to create a track. 1, record 1, English, - track%20shoe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
track shoe: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 2, record 1, English, - track%20shoe
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- patin de chenille
1, record 1, French, patin%20de%20chenille
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plaque d'acier qui tient une plaquette de chenille en métal ou en caoutchouc. 1, record 1, French, - patin%20de%20chenille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les patins de chenille sont connectés par des maillons pour former la chenille. 1, record 1, French, - patin%20de%20chenille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
patin de chenille : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 1, French, - patin%20de%20chenille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Railroad Stations
- Shunting Operations (Railroads)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- car retarder
1, record 2, English, car%20retarder
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- retarder 2, record 2, English, retarder
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A braking device, usually power-operated, built into a [hump yard] track to reduce the speed of cars by means of brake shoes which, when set in braking position, rest against the sides of the lower portions of the wheels. 3, record 2, English, - car%20retarder
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Gares ferroviaires
- Triage (Chemins de fer)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- frein de voie
1, record 2, French, frein%20de%20voie
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de freinage, habituellement motorisé, intégré dans une voie ferrée [de triage à butte] pour réduire la vitesse des wagons au moyen de patins qui, lorsqu'ils sont réglés en position de freinage, appuient sur les côtés de la partie inférieure des roues. 2, record 2, French, - frein%20de%20voie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-05-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Farm Tractors
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- track shoe
1, record 3, English, track%20shoe
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cat offers a wide range of undercarriage configurations, track systems, and track shoes to ensure that you get the most out of your Cat medium size track-type tractor. Choose from :-five undercarriage configurations that deliver optimum performance in the proper application.-four track systems that fit your specific abrasion and impact levels.-six track shoe types that tailor your machine for work in all underfoot conditions. 2, record 3, English, - track%20shoe
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tracteurs agricoles
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tuile
1, record 3, French, tuile
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Large plaque métallique articulée [...] munie de crampons ou «barrettes», pour augmenter l'adhérence et constituant la bande continue de roulement, dite «chenille». 2, record 3, French, - tuile
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-10-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
- Sports and Casual Wear
- Track and Field
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- track shoes
1, record 4, English, track%20shoes
correct, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heelless leather shoe having steel spikes on the sole to give traction to a runner. 2, record 4, English, - track%20shoes
Record 4, Key term(s)
- track shoe
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
- Athlétisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chaussures de piste
1, record 4, French, chaussures%20de%20piste
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chaussures de piste telles que les pointes sont utilisées pour la plupart des compétitions sur piste. 1, record 4, French, - chaussures%20de%20piste
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chaussures de piste : terme employé par le Centre national du sport et de la récréation. 2, record 4, French, - chaussures%20de%20piste
Record 4, Key term(s)
- chaussure de piste
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Calzado y zapatería
- Ropa de deporte e informal
- Atletismo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapatillas
1, record 4, Spanish, zapatillas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4, Key term(s)
- zapatilla
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