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AXLE [7 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
- axle
1, record 1, English, axle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
axle: an item in the "Land Transportation Tools and Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - axle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- essieu
1, record 1, French, essieu
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
essieu : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de transport terrestre» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport». 2, record 1, French, - essieu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- axle
1, record 2, English, axle
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shaft on or with which a wheel revolves. 2, record 2, English, - axle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
axle: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - axle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
axle: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 2, English, - axle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- essieu
1, record 2, French, essieu
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce transversale, située au-dessous du véhicule et passant dans le moyeu des roues sur lesquelles elles s'appuient. 2, record 2, French, - essieu
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
essieu : terme normalisé par l'ISO - terminologie des tombereaux. 3, record 2, French, - essieu
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essieu : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 2, French, - essieu
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- eje
1, record 2, Spanish, eje
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El eje delantero ordinario es una barra de acero que se apoya en las ruedas por medio de un sistema a base de mangueta y pivote y que tiene varios usos: soporta el bastidor del vehículo y el mecanismo de la dirección, mantiene las ruedas a una distancia determinada y fija también su abertura, y su despunte sostiene la parte fija de los frenos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - eje
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-07-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Cycling
- Skating
- Roller Skating and Skateboarding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- axle
1, record 3, English, axle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The center pin or spindle upon which a wheel revolves, or which revolves along with it. 2, record 3, English, - axle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each length or axle has its own lengths of gear indicator spindles, to which shift drains are permanently attached. 3, record 3, English, - axle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Axle of the wheel. 4, record 3, English, - axle
Record 3, Key term(s)
- wheel axle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Cyclisme
- Patinage
- Patin à roulettes et planche à roulettes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- axe
1, record 3, French, axe
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- essieu 2, record 3, French, essieu
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de révolution servant à articuler une ou plusieurs autres pièces qui décrivent autour d'elle un mouvement circulaire. 3, record 3, French, - axe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il y a plusieurs axes dans la composition du vélo : il y a l'axe du pédalier, les axes des roues [...] 4, record 3, French, - axe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Axe de la roue. 5, record 3, French, - axe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Ciclismo
- Patinaje
- Patinaje sobre ruedas y patinaje con monopatin
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- eje
1, record 3, Spanish, eje
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Término de deportes de patines sobre ruedas también. 2, record 3, Spanish, - eje
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Eje de la rueda. 3, record 3, Spanish, - eje
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-02-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wheel spindle
1, record 4, English, wheel%20spindle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "spindle" can be used to mean the stationary sheath around the axle or, as in this case, the actual revolving axle. 2, record 4, English, - wheel%20spindle
Record 4, Key term(s)
- axle
- wheel axle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- axe de roue
1, record 4, French, axe%20de%20roue
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- eje de la rueda
1, record 4, Spanish, eje%20de%20la%20rueda
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-12-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Armour
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- axle
1, record 5, English, axle
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pont
1, record 5, French, pont
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le pont est un essieu porteur et moteur. 1, record 5, French, - pont
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pont : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 5, French, - pont
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-06-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Armour
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- axle
1, record 6, English, axle
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- essieu
1, record 6, French, essieu
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poutre porteuse reliant entre elles les roues d'un véhicule. 1, record 6, French, - essieu
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Définition et terme français uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 6, French, - essieu
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1989-09-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fusée
1, record 7, French, fus%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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