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WHEEL DOG [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-01-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Machinery
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dog wheel
1, record 1, English, dog%20wheel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Despite their eventual redundancy in the kitchen, dog wheels were not limited to joint roasting. Historians have identified numerous applications of dog-powered technology, including water pumps, butter churns and sewing machines. 1, record 1, English, - dog%20wheel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Machines
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- roue à chien
1, record 1, French, roue%20%C3%A0%20chien
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le chien] a aussi été une source d'énergie comme a pu l'être le cheval [...]: des «roues à chien» permettaient d'actionner divers outils comme un soufflet de forge ou un tour à bois, en utilisant l'énergie cinétique d'une roue en bois dans laquelle un chien devait courir. 1, record 1, French, - roue%20%C3%A0%20chien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-02-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wheel dog
1, record 2, English, wheel%20dog
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- wheeler 1, record 2, English, wheeler
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wheel dogs are those nearest the sled and musher, and a good wheeler must have a relatively calm temperament so as not to be startled by the sled moving just behind it. Strength, steadiness, and ability to help guide the sled around tight curves are qualities valued in wheelers. 2, record 2, English, - wheel%20dog
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chien de barre
1, record 2, French, chien%20de%20barre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un chien de barre, directement devant le traineau, doit être gros et fort, car il fournit la force nécessaire au départ. 2, record 2, French, - chien%20de%20barre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-03-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- right wheel dog-declutching 1, record 3, English, right%20wheel%20dog%2Ddeclutching
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Key term(s)
- right wheel dog declutching
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- déclabotage roue droite
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9clabotage%20roue%20droite
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Componentes mecánicos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- desembrague de la rueda derecha
1, record 3, Spanish, desembrague%20de%20la%20rueda%20derecha
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-02-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- left wheel dog-declutching 1, record 4, English, left%20wheel%20dog%2Ddeclutching
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- left wheel claw uncoupling 1, record 4, English, left%20wheel%20claw%20uncoupling
Record 4, Key term(s)
- left wheel dog declutching
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- déclabotage roue gauche
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9clabotage%20roue%20gauche
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Componentes mecánicos
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- desembrague de la rueda izquierda
1, record 4, Spanish, desembrague%20de%20la%20rueda%20izquierda
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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