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Record 1 1999-12-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools
  • General Vocabulary
DEF

For construction purposes, a series of small instruments used for finishing touches, usually by a carpenter.

DEF

In general, by extension, all one needs, materially or as personal qualities, to accomplish something.

OBS

Distinguish from the tool box, tool chest or tool case, the tool container.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
  • Vocabulaire général
DEF

En construction, regroupement de petits instruments utilisés pour la finition, habituellement pour le travail du bois.

DEF

En général, par extension de sens, tout ce dont une personne a besoin, comme instruments concrets ou qualités personnelles, pour atteindre un objectif, s'acquitter d'un travail.

OBS

Distinguer de la «boîte à outils» ou du «coffre à outils», le contenant pour un jeu d'outils.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Herramientas manuales
  • Vocabulario general
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