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TENON [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-08-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tenon
1, record 1, English, tenon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- base 1, record 1, English, base
correct
- heel 1, record 1, English, heel
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
On ammunition, portion of a .22 calibre rimfire bullet that fits into the cartridge case, from the bullet's base to the bottom of the band. 1, record 1, English, - tenon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tenon
1, record 1, French, tenon
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- culot 1, record 1, French, culot
correct, masculine noun
- queue 1, record 1, French, queue
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur les munitions, partie d'une balle de cartouche à percussion annulaire de calibre .22, qui est insérée dans la douille, soit du culot de la balle jusqu'au dessous de la ceinture. 1, record 1, French, - tenon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tenon : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 1, French, - tenon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- culote
1, record 1, Spanish, culote
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-05-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Finish Carpentry (Wood Industries)
- Finish Carpentry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tenon
1, record 2, English, tenon
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tongue projecting from the end of a piece of timber, which, with the mortise into which it fits, constitutes a mortise-and-tenon joint. 2, record 2, English, - tenon
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Menuiserie (Industr. du bois)
- Menuiserie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tenon
1, record 2, French, tenon
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie saillante (mâle) ménagée à l'extrémité d'une pièce de bois, de pierre, de métal destinée à s'ajuster dans une partie creuse correspondante. 2, record 2, French, - tenon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
partie d'assemblage entrant dans la mortaise. 3, record 2, French, - tenon
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carpintería de acabado (Industria maderera)
- Carpintería
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- espiga
1, record 2, Spanish, espiga
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-10-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tenon
1, record 3, English, tenon
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
On firearms, projecting part of wood components which fits into the receiver or frame. 1, record 3, English, - tenon
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tenon
1, record 3, French, tenon
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur les armes à feu, partie saillante des composantes en bois, s'ajustant dans la carcasse ou l'armature. 1, record 3, French, - tenon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tenon : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 3, French, - tenon
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tenon
1, record 4, English, tenon
verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a frame 1, record 4, English, - tenon
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tenonner 1, record 4, French, tenonner
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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