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HEAD BLOCK [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-06-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Presses (Machinery)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crown
1, record 1, English, crown
noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- head 1, record 1, English, head
noun
- head block 1, record 1, English, head%20block
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Presses (Machines)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chapiteau
1, record 1, French, chapiteau
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie supérieure de la presse, contenant généralement le mécanisme de commande. 1, record 1, French, - chapiteau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-08-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wood Sawing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- head block
1, record 2, English, head%20block
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That portion of a log carriage, on which the log rests and is held. 1, record 2, English, - head%20block
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sciage du bois
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bloc porte-grume
1, record 2, French, bloc%20porte%2Dgrume
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bloc porte-bille 2, record 2, French, bloc%20porte%2Dbille
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système mécanique d'un chariot porte-grumes, qui place et maintient la grume en position de coupe. 1, record 2, French, - bloc%20porte%2Dgrume
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-08-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mineshaft and Mine Passage Accessories
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- head block 1, record 3, English, head%20block
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires des puits et galeries (Mines)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cale de boisage
1, record 3, French, cale%20de%20boisage
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-03-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Plywood
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- head block
1, record 4, English, head%20block
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In plywood manufacture, a thick (3- to 5-in) board of laminated wood, generally with veneer cross-bands, used for the bottom or top of a pack of plies during pressing and clamping. 1, record 4, English, - head%20block
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Contreplaqués
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cale de pressage
1, record 4, French, cale%20de%20pressage
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-06-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport Operations
- Mechanical Components
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- head block 1, record 5, English, head%20block
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- loquet d'arrêt
1, record 5, French, loquet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-04-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
- Theatre and Opera
- Scenic Design
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- head block 1, record 6, English, head%20block
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A frame at the side of the grid, containing pulleys 1, record 6, English, - head%20block
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Salles et installations de spectacles
- Théâtre et Opéra
- Scénographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mère de famille
1, record 6, French, m%C3%A8re%20de%20famille
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de moufles (poulies) fixées sur le même axe. 1, record 6, French, - m%C3%A8re%20de%20famille
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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