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MANTLET [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Armour
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mantelet
1, record 1, English, mantelet
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mantlet 2, record 1, English, mantlet
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An oscillating armoured shield in the front of a turret through which the main armament and coax protrude. 2, record 1, English, - mantelet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A mantelet supports the cradle and is supported by the trunnions. 2, record 1, English, - mantelet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mantelet; mantlet: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - mantelet
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Arme blindée
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bouclier
1, record 1, French, bouclier
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 de blindage oscillante placée à l'avant de la tourelle et munie d'ouvertures permettant le pointage du canon et de la mitrailleuse coaxiale. 2, record 1, French, - bouclier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le bouclier supporte le berceau et est supporté par les tourillons. 2, record 1, French, - bouclier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bouclier : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 1, French, - bouclier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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