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SNUG FIT [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Bioengineering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- snug fit
1, record 1, English, snug%20fit
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 1, English, - snug%20fit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Technique biologique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ajustement serré
1, record 1, French, ajustement%20serr%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 1, French, - ajustement%20serr%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-10-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- snug fit
1, record 2, English, snug%20fit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fitting closely as a garment. 2, record 2, English, - snug%20fit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The parka can be adjusted with a drawcord at the waist for fit. When the drawcord is adjusted for a snug fit it will improve the insulative properties by controlling the air space. 1, record 2, English, - snug%20fit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ajustement serré
1, record 2, French, ajustement%20serr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les poignets munis d'une fermeture par velcro permettent d'obtenir facilement un ajustement serré qui assure une protection contre les intempéries. 1, record 2, French, - ajustement%20serr%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-08-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mechanics
- Dredging
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- close fit
1, record 3, English, close%20fit
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- fine fit 2, record 3, English, fine%20fit
- snug fit 2, record 3, English, snug%20fit
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Doors and opening and closing systems must be equipped with devices that allow adjustments for a close fit of parts. 3, record 3, English, - close%20fit
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique
- Dragage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ajustement
1, record 3, French, ajustement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les portes et les systèmes d'ouverture et de fermeture peuvent être munis de dispositifs permettant l'ajustement des pièces les unes aux autres. 1, record 3, French, - ajustement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-11-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- snug fit 1, record 4, English, snug%20fit
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a fit (as of mechanical parts) with no allowance. 2, record 4, English, - snug%20fit
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Apply sufficient torque to screw to provide snug fit between drive fitting & hinge fitting. 3, record 4, English, - snug%20fit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ajustement serré
1, record 4, French, ajustement%20serr%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ajustement serré : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 4, French, - ajustement%20serr%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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