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WIRE BRUSH [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-12-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Construction Tools
- Property Upkeeping
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wire brush
1, record 1, English, wire%20brush
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A brush with stiff wire bristles used for removing rust, paint, or dirt from hard surfaces, especially metal. 2, record 1, English, - wire%20brush
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prepare [the] surface by getting rid of all the loose rust with a wire brush or electric drill with grinding attachment; then coat with [a] rust-inhibiting primer. 3, record 1, English, - wire%20brush
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outils (Construction)
- Travaux d'entretien de la propriété
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- brosse métallique
1, record 1, French, brosse%20m%C3%A9tallique
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Brosse servant à] nettoyer les surfaces de métal, avant de peindre [...] 2, record 1, French, - brosse%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Herramientas (Construcción)
- Trabajo de mantenimiento de la propiedad
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cepillo metálico
1, record 1, Spanish, cepillo%20met%C3%A1lico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Herramienta formada por una base de madera o metal, sobre la que se fijan unas cerdas metálicas, que tienen diferente dureza según el trabajo que deben realizar. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cepillo%20met%C3%A1lico
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
- wire brush
1, record 2, English, wire%20brush
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wire brush: an item in the "Musical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 2, English, - wire%20brush
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- balai métallique
1, record 2, French, balai%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balai métallique : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de musique» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 2, French, - balai%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wire brush
1, record 3, English, wire%20brush
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rotary tool fitted with a wire brush for surface cleaning. 2, record 3, English, - wire%20brush
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "wire brush" designates the same machine as the term "grinder" but the machine is equipped with a wire brush instead of an abrasive wheel. 2, record 3, English, - wire%20brush
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
wire brush: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - wire%20brush
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Outillage (Mécanique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- outil à brosser
1, record 3, French, outil%20%C3%A0%20brosser
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Outil rotatif muni d'une brosse métallique pour nettoyer les surfaces. 2, record 3, French, - outil%20%C3%A0%20brosser
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «outil à brosser» désigne une machine identique à la meuleuse, mais équipée d'une brosse métallique à la place d'une roue abrasive. 2, record 3, French, - outil%20%C3%A0%20brosser
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
outil à brosser : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 3, French, - outil%20%C3%A0%20brosser
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-09-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wire brush 1, record 4, English, wire%20brush
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- brosse métallique
1, record 4, French, brosse%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dermatologie esthétique de la face. [...] Le ponçage rotatif est appelé à tort dermabrasion puisqu'il vise à enlever plus ou moins complètement l'épiderme et attaque à peine les couches les plus superficielles du derme: [...] Le matériel dont on dispose est fait d'un tour électrique prolongé d'un câble flexible terminé par un manche auquel est fixé: soit un cylindre en papier de verre ou diamanté - soit une brosse métallique. 1, record 4, French, - brosse%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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