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Record 1 2004-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing (General)
  • Sewing Notions
DEF

A woven nylon tape fastener consisting of a hook or male section, and a pile or female section covered with tiny, softloops. When pressed together the hooks and loops engage, creating an adjustable and secure closure. To open, simply peel apart.

CONT

The cuffs [of the combat jacket] are adjustable with a hook and loop closure (Velcro) to provide ease of use and a snugger fit for protection against the elements.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Couture (Généralités)
  • Articles et accessoires de couture
DEF

Système constitué de deux bandes étroites façonnées, l'une en petites bouclettes très serrées en nylon, l'autre, sorte de petits crochets de même matière qui s'imbriquent dans ses boucles par simple pression et se séparent par traction.

CONT

Les poignets [de la veste de combat] munis d'une fermeture à boucles et à crochets (Velcro) permettent d'obtenir facilement un ajustement serré et, ainsi, de se protéger contre les intempéries.

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
DEF

A bag closure which consists of two plastic pieces, one of them having a looped end that slides in a cap.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
DEF

Fermeture pour sacs contenant des bonbons, des souliers, des jouets, etc., composée de deux pièces en plastique, dont l'une à l'extrémité bouclée se glisse dans un capuchon.

Spanish

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Record 3 1993-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Aircraft
OBS

Part of the deflation system. Attached to the parachute top or the Velcro top. A series of rip locks hold the Velcro seal at several points until the rip line is pulled.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'aéronefs

Spanish

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Record 4 1990-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
CONT

The container (pack tray) is closed, using the pull-up cord to pull the pack closure loop through the grommets on the container flaps.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
DEF

Extrémité d'une drisse retournée et cousue en forme de boucle pour recevoir une broche de verrouillage.

CONT

Drisse (...) passée dans une bouclette de verrouillage pour la mettre en tension et faciliter la mise en place des rabats.

Spanish

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Record 5 1985-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveying

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arpentage
OBS

Dépouillement du Manual of Instructions for the Survey of Canada Lands - Manuel d'instructions pour l'arpentage des Terres du Canada, 1979.

Spanish

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Record 6 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
OBS

ICAO, Aerodrome Manual, part 3, l968, p. 19

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques

Spanish

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