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BLOWGUN [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- blowgun
1, record 1, English, blowgun
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- blowpipe 1, record 1, English, blowpipe
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long narrow tube through which darts or pellets may be blown. 2, record 1, English, - blowgun
Record 1, Key term(s)
- blow gun
- blow pipe
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sarbacane
1, record 1, French, sarbacane
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tube creux servant à lancer de petits projectiles, par la force du souffle. 2, record 1, French, - sarbacane
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
- blowgun
1, record 2, English, blowgun
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blowgun: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - blowgun
Record 2, Key term(s)
- blow-gun
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sarbacane
1, record 2, French, sarbacane
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sarbacane : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - sarbacane
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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