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THUMB LOCK [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Customs and Excise
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inverted thumb lock
1, record 1, English, inverted%20thumb%20lock
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Slight down pressure on the inverted thumb lock ensures the suspect remains under control. 2, record 1, English, - inverted%20thumb%20lock
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Douanes et accise
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- clé de pouce inversée
1, record 1, French, cl%C3%A9%20de%20pouce%20invers%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une légère pression vers le bas sur la clé de pouce inversée assurera la maîtrise du suspect. 1, record 1, French, - cl%C3%A9%20de%20pouce%20invers%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Customs and Excise
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thumb lock
1, record 2, English, thumb%20lock
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Just as the single bar clears the locking mechanism, the officer releases the thumb lock and takes hold of the single bar with his/her inside hand. 2, record 2, English, - thumb%20lock
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Douanes et accise
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- clé de pouce
1, record 2, French, cl%C3%A9%20de%20pouce
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au moment où la barre mobile débloque le mécanisme de verrouillage, l’agent cesse d’appliquer la clé de pouce et saisit la barre mobile à l’aide de sa main intérieure. 1, record 2, French, - cl%C3%A9%20de%20pouce
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Office Equipment and Supplies
- Office Furniture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Thumb Lock®
1, record 3, English, Thumb%20Lock%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Thumb Lock® is a registered trademark. 2, record 3, English, - Thumb%20Lock%C2%AE
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Thumb Lock
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
- Mobilier de bureau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Thumb Lock®
1, record 3, French, Thumb%20Lock%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Thumb Lock® est une marque enregistrée. 1, record 3, French, - Thumb%20Lock%C2%AE
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Thumb Lock
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-08-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
- Office Furniture
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Thumb Lock fastener
1, record 4, English, Thumb%20Lock%20fastener
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thumb lock fasteners offer protection for virtually any type of desktop equipment, to alleviate shaking and prevent shifting, loosening, or falling from a strong jarring motion such as an earthquake. 1, record 4, English, - Thumb%20Lock%20fastener
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
- Mobilier de bureau
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- molette de verrouillage Thumb Lock
1, record 4, French, molette%20de%20verrouillage%20Thumb%20Lock
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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