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BOX SPANNER [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- box wrench
1, record 1, English, box%20wrench
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- box spanner 2, record 1, English, box%20spanner
correct, Great Britain
- closed wrench 2, record 1, English, closed%20wrench
correct
- box end wrench 3, record 1, English, box%20end%20wrench
correct, officially approved
- ring spanner 4, record 1, English, ring%20spanner
correct, Great Britain
- box end fastener 5, record 1, English, box%20end%20fastener
- closed end wrench 6, record 1, English, closed%20end%20wrench
- closed end spanner 6, record 1, English, closed%20end%20spanner
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A wrench that] uses a socket to fit down over the bolt head or nut. The closed shape helps prevent slipping. 7, record 1, English, - box%20wrench
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The wrench is stronger and fits better than the open end wrench, but it must be engaged from above and positioned to fit. 7, record 1, English, - box%20wrench
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
box wrench; box end wrench: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 6, record 1, English, - box%20wrench
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- clé polygonale
1, record 1, French, cl%C3%A9%20polygonale
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- clé fermée 2, record 1, French, cl%C3%A9%20ferm%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clé formée de deux couronnes présentant 12 crans intérieurs et réunies par un manche relativement long par rapport à celui des autres clés. 3, record 1, French, - cl%C3%A9%20polygonale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clé polygonale; clé fermée : termes uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 1, French, - cl%C3%A9%20polygonale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
clé polygonale; clé fermée : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 1, French, - cl%C3%A9%20polygonale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-03-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Cycling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- box spanner
1, record 2, English, box%20spanner
correct, Great Britain
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A British term for a hollow tube with a socket at each end and two holes through which a bar can be inserted to turn the wrench. 2, record 2, English, - box%20spanner
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The bar is called a T-bar; but the British call it a tommy bar. 2, record 2, English, - box%20spanner
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Cyclisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- clef à pipe
1, record 2, French, clef%20%C3%A0%20pipe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- clé à pipe 2, record 2, French, cl%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20pipe
correct, feminine noun
- clé à tube 2, record 2, French, cl%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20tube
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- clef à tube
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Herramientas manuales
- Ciclismo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- llave de pipa
1, record 2, Spanish, llave%20de%20pipa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- llave de tubo 1, record 2, Spanish, llave%20de%20tubo
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1989-10-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cutaway box spanner 1, record 3, English, cutaway%20box%20spanner
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- clé à douille fendue
1, record 3, French, cl%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20douille%20fendue
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- socket spanner 1, record 4, English, socket%20spanner
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- box spanner 2, record 4, English, box%20spanner
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- clé à douille
1, record 4, French, cl%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20douille
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- square box spanner 1, record 5, English, square%20box%20spanner
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- clé pour robinets à carré 1, record 5, French, cl%C3%A9%20pour%20robinets%20%C3%A0%20carr%C3%A9
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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