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LOOP CLOSURE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-04-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Sewing Notions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Velcro
1, record 1, English, Velcro
correct, trademark
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Velcro tape 2, record 1, English, Velcro%20tape
correct
- Velcro fastener 3, record 1, English, Velcro%20fastener
correct
- hook and loop fastener 4, record 1, English, hook%20and%20loop%20fastener
correct
- hook and loop fastener tape 5, record 1, English, hook%20and%20loop%20fastener%20tape
correct
- hook and loop 4, record 1, English, hook%20and%20loop
correct
- hook and pile 6, record 1, English, hook%20and%20pile
correct
- hook and loop closure 7, record 1, English, hook%20and%20loop%20closure
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 6, record 1, English, - Velcro
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 7, record 1, English, - Velcro
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Velcro
1, record 1, French, Velcro
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bande Velcro 2, record 1, French, bande%20Velcro
correct, feminine noun
- fermeture Velcro 2, record 1, French, fermeture%20Velcro
correct, feminine noun
- fermeture adhésive 3, record 1, French, fermeture%20adh%C3%A9sive
correct, feminine noun
- fermeture auto-agrippante 4, record 1, French, fermeture%20auto%2Dagrippante
correct, feminine noun
- fermeture à boucles et à crochets 5, record 1, French, fermeture%20%C3%A0%20boucles%20et%20%C3%A0%20crochets
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 1, French, - Velcro
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 5, record 1, French, - Velcro
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1993-08-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- loop and cap closure
1, record 2, English, loop%20and%20cap%20closure
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bag closure which consists of two plastic pieces, one of them having a looped end that slides in a cap. 2, record 2, English, - loop%20and%20cap%20closure
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fermeture à capuchon
1, record 2, French, fermeture%20%C3%A0%20capuchon
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 2, French, - fermeture%20%C3%A0%20capuchon
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rip lock 1, record 3, English, rip%20lock
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ripping panel closure 1, record 3, English, ripping%20panel%20closure
- hook and loop closure 1, record 3, English, hook%20and%20loop%20closure
- hook-and-loop closure 1, record 3, English, hook%2Dand%2Dloop%20closure
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 3, English, - rip%20lock
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- crochet du panneau de déchirure
1, record 3, French, crochet%20du%20panneau%20de%20d%C3%A9chirure
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- crochet de panneau de déchirure 1, record 3, French, crochet%20de%20panneau%20de%20d%C3%A9chirure
masculine noun
- crochet de volet de déchirure 1, record 3, French, crochet%20de%20volet%20de%20d%C3%A9chirure
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1990-06-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- closure loop
1, record 4, English, closure%20loop
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- closing loop 2, record 4, English, closing%20loop
- locking loop 2, record 4, English, locking%20loop
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 4, English, - closure%20loop
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bouclette de verrouillage
1, record 4, French, bouclette%20de%20verrouillage
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- bouclette de fermeture 1, record 4, French, bouclette%20de%20fermeture
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extrémité d'une drisse retournée et cousue en forme de boucle pour recevoir une broche de verrouillage. 1, record 4, French, - bouclette%20de%20verrouillage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Drisse (...) passée dans une bouclette de verrouillage pour la mettre en tension et faciliter la mise en place des rabats. 2, record 4, French, - bouclette%20de%20verrouillage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1985-07-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Surveying
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- loop closure
1, record 5, English, loop%20closure
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Arpentage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fermeture des boucles
1, record 5, French, fermeture%20des%20boucles
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dépouillement du Manual of Instructions for the Survey of Canada Lands - Manuel d'instructions pour l'arpentage des Terres du Canada, 1979. 2, record 5, French, - fermeture%20des%20boucles
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- loop closure 1, record 6, English, loop%20closure
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ICAO, Aerodrome Manual, part 3, l968, p. 19 1, record 6, English, - loop%20closure
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fermeture de cheminement
1, record 6, French, fermeture%20de%20cheminement
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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