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Record 1 2024-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Percussion Instruments
DEF

A small hollow perforated spherical bell enclosing a loose pellet.

Key term(s)
  • sleigh-bell

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à percussion
DEF

Petite sphère métallique, plus ou moins ouverte, contenant une bille de métal qui la fait tinter au moindre mouvement.

Spanish

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Record 2 2023-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Antique and Obsolete Weapons
DEF

The knob or pommel at the rear end of a cannon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes anciennes
DEF

Dans les anciens canons se chargeant par la bouche, face extérieure arrière où se trouve le bouton de culasse.

Spanish

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