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VALVE BOX [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- valve chest 1, record 1, English, valve%20chest
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- valve box 2, record 1, English, valve%20box
- valve chamber 3, record 1, English, valve%20chamber
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chamber in which a valve works. 4, record 1, English, - valve%20chest
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- boîte à clapet
1, record 1, French, bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20clapet
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- boîte à soupape 2, record 1, French, bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20soupape
feminine noun
- boîte de soupape 3, record 1, French, bo%C3%AEte%20de%20soupape
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément dans lequel se meut un clapet, et qui porte son siège. 4, record 1, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20clapet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-07-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
- Irrigation (Civil Engineering)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- valve box
1, record 2, English, valve%20box
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- valve pit 2, record 2, English, valve%20pit
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metallic or concrete box or vault set over a valve stem and rising to the ground surface, to allow access to the stem in opening and closing the valve. A cover is usually provided at the surface to keep out dirt and debris. 3, record 2, English, - valve%20box
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A steel, wood, fiberglass, or concrete box built in the ground to hold and protect irrigation valves. 4, record 2, English, - valve%20box
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Distribution de l'eau
- Irrigation (Génie civil)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tabernacle
1, record 2, French, tabernacle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit coffret ou petit puits de maçonnerie enterré qui permet d'accéder à un robinet d'arrêt ou de prise d'eau. 2, record 2, French, - tabernacle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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