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LEVER [14 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
- lever
1, record 1, English, lever
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lever: an item in the "Mechanical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - lever
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- levier
1, record 1, French, levier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
levier : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement mécaniques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - levier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-06-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- brake-actuating lever
1, record 2, English, brake%2Dactuating%20lever
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lever providing a mechanical advantage as an intermediary between the thrust of the brake cylinder and the brake-actuating mechanism. 1, record 2, English, - brake%2Dactuating%20lever
Record 2, Key term(s)
- brake lever
- lever
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- levier de frein
1, record 2, French, levier%20de%20frein
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- levier de came de frein 1, record 2, French, levier%20de%20came%20de%20frein
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Levier amplificateur d'effort, accouplé à la tige de commande, qui sert d'intermédiaire entre la poussée du récepteur de freinage et l'arbre à came de frein. 1, record 2, French, - levier%20de%20frein
Record 2, Key term(s)
- levier
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- palanca de freno
1, record 2, Spanish, palanca%20de%20freno
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Palanca que multiplica el esfuerzo aplicado por la válvula de freno al mecanismo de freno. 1, record 2, Spanish, - palanca%20de%20freno
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-02-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Garages and Service Stations
- Oil and Gas Distribution Facilities
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lever
1, record 3, English, lever
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On old petrol pumps with nozzle holders on the side, the pump is switched on by turning a long lever located near the nozzle holder. ... On more modern pumps with nozzle holders on the front, the pump is switched on by pulling up a lever or a sliding device in or near the nozzle holder. 2, record 3, English, - lever
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Garages et stations-service
- Install. de distrib. (Pétrole et gaz naturel)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- détente
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9tente
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organe de commande assurant l'ouverture et la fermeture du pistolet d'un distributeur d'essence. [Définition recommandée par l'Office québécois de la langue française. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9tente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
détente : terme recommandé par l'Office québécois de la langue française. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9tente
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-11-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lever
1, record 4, English, lever
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Hydraulic] pressure is directed by the landing gear lever. 2, record 4, English, - lever
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bras
1, record 4, French, bras
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bras : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 2, record 4, French, - bras
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Garages and Service Stations
- Oil and Gas Distribution Facilities
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lever
1, record 5, English, lever
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Garages et stations-service
- Install. de distrib. (Pétrole et gaz naturel)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- levier
1, record 5, French, levier
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organe de commande du courant d'alimentation de la pompe d'un distributeur d'essence. [Définition recommandée par l'Office de la langue française du Québec (OLF).] 1, record 5, French, - levier
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
levier : terme recommandé par l'OLF. 2, record 5, French, - levier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-01-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Cycling
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- lever
1, record 6, English, lever
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Cyclisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- manette 1, record 6, French, manette
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario técnico y científico general
- Ciclismo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- manecilla
1, record 6, Spanish, manecilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-08-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- lever
1, record 7, English, lever
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term standardized by ISO. 2, record 7, English, - lever
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Powered industrial trucks - terminology. 2, record 7, English, - lever
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chariots de manutention
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- levier de commande
1, record 7, French, levier%20de%20commande
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- levier 1, record 7, French, levier
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 7, French, - levier%20de%20commande
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie des chariots de manutention automoteurs. 2, record 7, French, - levier%20de%20commande
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-06-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- lever tumbler
1, record 8, English, lever%20tumbler
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- lever 2, record 8, English, lever
correct, noun
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flat tumbler having a pivoted motion actuated by the turning of the key and controlling the locking function. 3, record 8, English, - lever%20tumbler
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- gorge
1, record 8, French, gorge
feminine noun, generic
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 9, Main entry term, English
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- levier 1, record 9, French, levier
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- balancier 1, record 9, French, balancier
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1982-10-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- lever
1, record 10, English, lever
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device in [a] lock mechanism that actions the latch. 1, record 10, English, - lever
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- équerre
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9querre
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- fourchette 1, record 10, French, fourchette
correct, feminine noun
- retour 1, record 10, French, retour
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce du mécanisme d'une serrure qui actionne le pêne. 1, record 10, French, - %C3%A9querre
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1981-12-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- lever
1, record 11, English, lever
officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lever: term officially approved by CP Rail. 1, record 11, English, - lever
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- levier
1, record 11, French, levier
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
levier : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 1, record 11, French, - levier
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
Record 12, Main entry term, English
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- levier d'espacement
1, record 12, French, levier%20d%27espacement
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
- Pumps
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- pump unit 1, record 13, English, pump%20unit
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
- Pompes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- bielle de pompe
1, record 13, French, bielle%20de%20pompe
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- levier de pompe 1, record 13, French, levier%20de%20pompe
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Wind Instruments
Record 14, Main entry term, English
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) the most valuable point was the adoption of a system of rings and --, in combination with the keys, by which the fingering was brought into a much smaller space 1, record 14, English, - lever
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à vent
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- levier 1, record 14, French, levier
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
une solution bien préférable fut trouvée avec l'invention des clés, qui ferment le trou à la place du doigt et s'offrent à lui sous forme de --. 1, record 14, French, - levier
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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