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TURNING ENGINE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1996-04-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symbols, Motifs and Ornaments (Arts)
- Clay Working Methods (Ceramics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- engine turning
1, record 1, English, engine%20turning
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- engine-turned decoration 2, record 1, English, engine%2Dturned%20decoration
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mechanical method of decoration in the leather-hard state. The ware is set in a lathe equipped with an eccentric motion. The lathe may be set to obtain geometric, diced and fluted patterns. It can also be used for normal turning. The first lathe of this type was built for Josiah Wedgwood by Matthew Boulton in 1763. 1, record 1, English, - engine%20turning
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symboles, motifs et ornements (Arts)
- Techniques de la céramique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- guillochage
1, record 1, French, guillochage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- décor au tour excentrique 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9cor%20au%20tour%20excentrique
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1980-08-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- turning gear 1, record 2, English, turning%20gear
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- jacking engine 1, record 2, English, jacking%20engine
- turning engine 1, record 2, English, turning%20engine
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
KEMAR 1961, p. 874. An auxiliary steam engine or electric motor fitted to the driveshaft in a main propulsion plant, to permit moving the main engine or turbine. 2, record 2, English, - turning%20gear
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vireur 1, record 2, French, vireur
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
AUTEC, t. 10, p. 714. Entraîne l'arbre d'une turbine à vapeur qui tourne à régime réduit; (...). Permet de décoller l'arbre avant l'admission de la vapeur (...). Auteur: 2YN/79.11.27. 2, record 2, French, - vireur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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