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TURRET CLOCK [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Clocks, Watches and Bells
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tower clock
1, record 1, English, tower%20clock
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- turret clock 2, record 1, English, turret%20clock
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tower clocks, also known as turret clocks, are large clocks that are mounted on towers or other high structures, such as churches or city halls. These clocks are often visible from a distance and serve as a focal point for the community. 3, record 1, English, - tower%20clock
Record 1, Key term(s)
- tower-clock
- turret-clock
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Horlogerie et sonnerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- horloge de tour
1, record 1, French, horloge%20de%20tour
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- turret clock
1, record 2, English, turret%20clock
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
turret clock: an item in the "Timekeeping Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - turret%20clock
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- horloge de tour
1, record 2, French, horloge%20de%20tour
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
horloge de tour : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de chronométrie» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - horloge%20de%20tour
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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