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CERRADURA [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
- Building Hardware
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- strike
1, record 1, English, strike
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- strike plate 2, record 1, English, strike%20plate
correct
- striking plate 3, record 1, English, striking%20plate
correct
- keeper 4, record 1, English, keeper
correct
- lock strike 5, record 1, English, lock%20strike
correct
- striker plate 6, record 1, English, striker%20plate
correct
- striker 6, record 1, English, striker
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The metal piece on a door jamb into which the latch fits when the door is shut ... 7, record 1, English, - strike
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The word striker should be avoided since it can refer to both the strike or the locking bolt or latch. Strike plate and striker plate can be used as synonyms when the strike is made of only a strike plate without striking box. 5, record 1, English, - strike
Record 1, Key term(s)
- box strike plate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gâche
1, record 1, French, g%C3%A2che
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce métallique fixée au chambranle d'une porte, et dans laquelle s'engage le pêne d'une serrure pour maintenir le battant fermé. 2, record 1, French, - g%C3%A2che
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Petit boîtier métallique fixé sur le dormant d'une huisserie, et dans lequel s'engage le pêne d'une serrure de vantail mobile, ou, dans le cas d'une croisée, la tige d'une crémone. 3, record 1, French, - g%C3%A2che
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une gâche peut aussi être une simple patte repliée (gâche d'épaisseur), être formée d'un coffret complet (gâche encloisonnée), ou d'une simple plaque de métal percée (gâche de serrure lardée). 3, record 1, French, - g%C3%A2che
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cerrajería
- Artículos de ferretería para la construcción
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- plancha de cerradura
1, record 1, Spanish, plancha%20de%20cerradura
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- placa de cerradura 2, record 1, Spanish, placa%20de%20cerradura
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plancha metálica que se fija en el bastidor de una puerta para recibir los tornillos de una cerradura embutida. 3, record 1, Spanish, - plancha%20de%20cerradura
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-10-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- warded lock
1, record 2, English, warded%20lock
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ward lock 2, record 2, English, ward%20lock
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mechanical-cylinder lock containing a series of wards that move upon the application of a key with a slotted tab corresponding to the wards. 3, record 2, English, - warded%20lock
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Warded locks are considered low-security by modern standards because they provide no security against lockpicking or impressioning attacks. 2, record 2, English, - warded%20lock
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Serrurerie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- serrure à garniture
1, record 2, French, serrure%20%C3%A0%20garniture
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- serrure à garnitures 2, record 2, French, serrure%20%C3%A0%20garnitures
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une serrure à garniture est une serrure qui utilise des pièces de métal fixes (les garnitures) dont la disposition doit correspondre au motif du panneton de la clef afin que celle-ci puisse tourner. La serrure à garniture est bon marché et robuste, mais elle peut être aisément crochetée. 2, record 2, French, - serrure%20%C3%A0%20garniture
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dispositivos de seguridad
- Cerrajería
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cerradura de guardas
1, record 2, Spanish, cerradura%20de%20guardas
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
cerradura de guardas movibles 2, record 2, Spanish, - cerradura%20de%20guardas
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-10-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- padlock
1, record 3, English, padlock
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lock 2, record 3, English, lock
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A detachable lock with a U-shaped bar hinged at one end, designed to be passed through the staple of a hasp or a link in a chain, and then snapped shut. 3, record 3, English, - padlock
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Padlocks are portable or detachable locking devices … There are two basic types of padlocks: standard and heavy-duty. Standard padlocks have shackles of 1/4 inch (6 mm) or less in diameter and are not case-hardened. Heavy-duty padlocks have shackles more than 1/4 inch (6 mm) in diameter and are case-hardened. 4, record 3, English, - padlock
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lock: designation officially approved by CP [Canadian Pacific] Rail. 2, record 3, English, - padlock
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
padlock: designation officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 3, English, - padlock
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cadenas
1, record 3, French, cadenas
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de fermeture, composé d'un boîtier métallique renfermant une serrure, capable de bloquer l'extrémité libre d'un arceau métallique monté sur charnière. 2, record 3, French, - cadenas
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cadenas sont des dispositifs de verrouillage portatifs ou amovibles […] Il existe deux principaux types de cadenas : les cadenas ordinaires et les cadenas extra robustes. Les cadenas ordinaires sont dotés d'anses de 6 mm (¼ po) ou moins de diamètre et ne sont pas cémentés. Les cadenas extra robustes sont dotés d'anses de plus de 6 mm (¼ po) de diamètre et sont cémentés. 3, record 3, French, - cadenas
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cadenas : désignation uniformisée par CP [Canadien Pacifique] Rail. 4, record 3, French, - cadenas
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cadenas : désignation uniformisée par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 3, French, - cadenas
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cerrajería
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- candado
1, record 3, Spanish, candado
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cerradura suelta provista de un pestillo en forma de gancho que se pasa por las armellas fijadas en las puertas o muebles que se han de cerrar. 1, record 3, Spanish, - candado
Record 4 - internal organization data 2025-02-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- IT Security
- Military Communications
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- automatic code changing
1, record 4, English, automatic%20code%20changing
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ACC 2, record 4, English, ACC
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
automatic code changing; ACC: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 4, English, - automatic%20code%20changing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Sécurité des TI
- Transmissions militaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- changement de code automatique
1, record 4, French, changement%20de%20code%20automatique
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ACC 2, record 4, French, ACC
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
changement de code automatique; ACC : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 4, French, - changement%20de%20code%20automatique
Record 4, Key term(s)
- changement automatique de code
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
- Seguridad de IT
- Comunicaciones militares
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cambio de código automático
1, record 4, Spanish, cambio%20de%20c%C3%B3digo%20autom%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cambio de código automático. La característica más importante de la cerradura electrónica [...] es que cambia automáticamente su código por cada cliente nuevo que se registra en la habitación. Cada nueva tarjeta que se utiliza en una cerradura anula automáticamente la anterior. 1, record 4, Spanish, - cambio%20de%20c%C3%B3digo%20autom%C3%A1tico
Record 4, Key term(s)
- cambio automático de código
Record 5 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bolt
1, record 5, English, bolt
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bolt: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 5, English, - bolt
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pêne
1, record 5, French, p%C3%AAne
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce mobile d'une serrure ou d'un verrou, qui, actionnée par une [clé] ou une poignée, pénètre dans la gâche et maintient le battant fermé. 2, record 5, French, - p%C3%AAne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pêne : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 5, French, - p%C3%AAne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cerrajería
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- pestillo
1, record 5, Spanish, pestillo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieza prismática que sale de la cerradura por la acción de la llave o a impulso de un muelle y entra en el cerradero. 1, record 5, Spanish, - pestillo
Record 6 - internal organization data 2020-01-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cylindrical lock
1, record 6, English, cylindrical%20lock
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cylindrical lock: designation officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 6, English, - cylindrical%20lock
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- serrure cylindrique
1, record 6, French, serrure%20cylindrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
serrure cylindrique : désignation uniformisée par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 6, French, - serrure%20cylindrique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cerrajería
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cerradura de cilindro
1, record 6, Spanish, cerradura%20de%20cilindro
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- cerradura inglesa 1, record 6, Spanish, cerradura%20inglesa
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El tipo de cerradura que más se usa en la actualidad es la cerradura de seguridad, especialmente la inglesa o de cilindro. Consta de un bloque hueco en el cual encaja un cilindro que acciona el pestillo. 1, record 6, Spanish, - cerradura%20de%20cilindro
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-05-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- warded key
1, record 7, English, warded%20key
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A key with a bit notched or slotted in such a way to fit the lock ward. 1, record 7, English, - warded%20key
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- clef à garnitures
1, record 7, French, clef%20%C3%A0%20garnitures
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clef dont le panneton est encoché pour s'adapter aux gardes de la serrure. 1, record 7, French, - clef%20%C3%A0%20garnitures
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cerrajería
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- llave de guardas
1, record 7, Spanish, llave%20de%20guardas
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- llave de guarda 2, record 7, Spanish, llave%20de%20guarda
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Llave que tiene una muesca en el paletón que coincide con los obstáculos que presenta la cerradura. 3, record 7, Spanish, - llave%20de%20guardas
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- key plate
1, record 8, English, key%20plate
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- key escutcheon 2, record 8, English, key%20escutcheon
correct
- escutcheon 3, record 8, English, escutcheon
see observation
- scutcheon 4, record 8, English, scutcheon
see observation
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plate, either plain or ornamental, having one or more keyholes (but no knob socket) and adapted for attachment to the surface of a door. 5, record 8, English, - key%20plate
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "escutcheon," "scutcheon" and "escutcheon plate" may also be used but they have a larger sense that covers different fields such as carpentry, plumbing accessories, etc. 2, record 8, English, - key%20plate
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- entrée de serrure
1, record 8, French, entr%C3%A9e%20de%20serrure
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plaque fixée sur la porte à l'opposé ou de part et d'autre de la serrure et comportant un ou deux orifices, l'un pour le passage de la clef, l'autre pour le tourillonnement de la béquille. 2, record 8, French, - entr%C3%A9e%20de%20serrure
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cerrajería
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- placa de cerradura
1, record 8, Spanish, placa%20de%20cerradura
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- escudo 2, record 8, Spanish, escudo
correct, masculine noun
- escudete 1, record 8, Spanish, escudete
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieza de forma de chapa que se aplica a algún sitio como refuerzo; por ejemplo, la que se pone rodeando el agujero por donde se mete la llave en una cerradura. 2, record 8, Spanish, - placa%20de%20cerradura
Record 9 - internal organization data 2015-12-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- safety vault 1, record 9, English, safety%20vault
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- chambre forte
1, record 9, French, chambre%20forte
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- chambre blindée 1, record 9, French, chambre%20blind%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad general de la empresa
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- cámara acorazada
1, record 9, Spanish, c%C3%A1mara%20acorazada
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En el caso de las cámaras acorazadas construidas dentro de una zona de seguridad [...] en que se almacene información [confidencial] en estanterías abiertas o desplegada en forma de cartas, mapas, etc., una ANS [autoridad nacional de seguridad] deberá certificar que las paredes, suelos y techos y puertas con cerradura ofrecen un nivel de protección equivalente al de la clase de contenedor de seguridad homologado para el almacenamiento de información de la misma clasificación. 1, record 9, Spanish, - c%C3%A1mara%20acorazada
Record 10 - internal organization data 2015-09-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- ring
1, record 10, English, ring
noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- wheel 1, record 10, English, wheel
noun
- tumbler 1, record 10, English, tumbler
noun
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a cylinder lock. 1, record 10, English, - ring
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- rondelle
1, record 10, French, rondelle
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- disque 1, record 10, French, disque
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans une serrure américaine. 1, record 10, French, - rondelle
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cerrajería
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- rotor
1, record 10, Spanish, rotor
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En una cerradura de cilindro. 1, record 10, Spanish, - rotor
Record 11 - internal organization data 2015-09-04
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- key-operated lock
1, record 11, English, key%2Doperated%20lock
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- keyed lock 1, record 11, English, keyed%20lock
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Serrurerie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- serrure à clé
1, record 11, French, serrure%20%C3%A0%20cl%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Key term(s)
- serrure à clef
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dispositivos de seguridad
- Cerrajería
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- cerradura de llave
1, record 11, Spanish, cerradura%20de%20llave
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cerradura de llave de doble paleta antiganzúa [...] ideal para cajas fuertes y puertas blindadas. 1, record 11, Spanish, - cerradura%20de%20llave
Record 12 - internal organization data 2014-08-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- keyhole saw
1, record 12, English, keyhole%20saw
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A keyhole saw is similar [to the compass saw] but much smaller. 1, record 12, English, - keyhole%20saw
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- scie à guichet
1, record 12, French, scie%20%C3%A0%20guichet
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La scie à guichet est semblable [à la scie passe-partout], sauf qu'elle est beaucoup plus petite. 1, record 12, French, - scie%20%C3%A0%20guichet
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Herramientas manuales
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- serrucho de calar
1, record 12, Spanish, serrucho%20de%20calar
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- sierra de calar 2, record 12, Spanish, sierra%20de%20calar
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Serrucho de mano con hoja delgada y estrecha que se utiliza para cortar pequeños círculos u otras aberturas pequeñas como, por ejemplo, el ojo de una cerradura. 1, record 12, Spanish, - serrucho%20de%20calar
Record 13 - internal organization data 2012-04-24
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
- Security Devices
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- keyway
1, record 13, English, keyway
correct, specific
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The aperture in locks of the cylinder type that receives the key and engages closely with it throughout its length, as distinguished from the open keyhole of a common lock. 1, record 13, English, - keyway
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... in a cylinder lock the key not only enters the lock through the keyway but remains interlocked with and contiguous to the keyway throughout the length of the cylinder. 1, record 13, English, - keyway
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
keyway: Not to be confused with "keyhole," which describes the opening in a different type of lock. 2, record 13, English, - keyway
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- entrée de clef
1, record 13, French, entr%C3%A9e%20de%20clef
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- entrée de clé 2, record 13, French, entr%C3%A9e%20de%20cl%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouverture dans le palâtre, le foncet, le bloc de sûreté, etc., épousant le contour de la section de la clé et permettant l'introduction de celle-ci. 1, record 13, French, - entr%C3%A9e%20de%20clef
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
entrée de clef : Ce terme désigne l'ouverture permettant l'entrée de la clef, dans tous les types de serrures. 2, record 13, French, - entr%C3%A9e%20de%20clef
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cerrajería
- Dispositivos de seguridad
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- ojo
1, record 13, Spanish, ojo
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agujero por donde se mete la llave en la cerradura. 2, record 13, Spanish, - ojo
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] el estribo se prolonga en la dirección del ojo de la cerradura, de tal forma que, al hacer girar la llave, ésta empieza por vencer la resistencia del resorte y levantar el estribo. 3, record 13, Spanish, - ojo
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En español, el agujero donde se mete la llave se llama "ojo", independientemente del tipo de cerradura de la que se trate. El concepto comparte el mismo campo semántico que el que representa el francés "entrée de clef", pero es una noción genérica con respecto a los conceptos designados por los términos ingleses "keyhole" y "keyway". 4, record 13, Spanish, - ojo
Record 14 - internal organization data 2012-04-24
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- knob rose
1, record 14, English, knob%20rose
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- escutcheon plate 2, record 14, English, escutcheon%20plate
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A protective metal plate applied to the surface of the lock stile, with or without [a] cylinder hole or [a] keyhole but with [a] knob socket. 2, record 14, English, - knob%20rose
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- rosette
1, record 14, French, rosette
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- rosette de bouton de porte 2, record 14, French, rosette%20de%20bouton%20de%20porte
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plaquette de métal percée, fixée en applique sur un montant de porte ou au dos d'une serrure; son orifice sert de guide et de passage à la tige carrée d'une béquille ou d'un bouton de poignée. 3, record 14, French, - rosette
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cerrajería
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- escudo
1, record 14, Spanish, escudo
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
- escudete 1, record 14, Spanish, escudete
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chapita de metal que rodea el ojo de la cerradura, protege la puerta y a veces sirve de guía a la llave. 2, record 14, Spanish, - escudo
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Puede estar ubicado también detrás del picaporte o pomo de la puerta. 3, record 14, Spanish, - escudo
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Escudo de pomo. 4, record 14, Spanish, - escudo
Record 15 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- safety lock
1, record 15, English, safety%20lock
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lock with a dead bolt and a few tumblers. 1, record 15, English, - safety%20lock
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- serrure de sûreté
1, record 15, French, serrure%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- serrure de sécurité 1, record 15, French, serrure%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Serrure munie d'un pêne dormant et de quelques gorges. 1, record 15, French, - serrure%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cerrajería
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- cerradura de seguridad
1, record 15, Spanish, cerradura%20de%20seguridad
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El tipo de cerradura que más se usa en la actualidad es la cerradura de seguridad, especialmente la inglesa o de cilindro. 1, record 15, Spanish, - cerradura%20de%20seguridad
Record 16 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- keyhole
1, record 16, English, keyhole
correct, specific
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hole or a slot for receiving a key. 2, record 16, English, - keyhole
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... in a bit key lock the keyhole is an aperture in the lock case that serves only to permit the key to enter the lock and to provide a bearing on which the key is rotated. 3, record 16, English, - keyhole
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
keyhole: not to be confused with "keyway," which describes the opening in a cylindrical lock. 4, record 16, English, - keyhole
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- entrée de clef
1, record 16, French, entr%C3%A9e%20de%20clef
correct, see observation, feminine noun, generic
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- entrée de clé 2, record 16, French, entr%C3%A9e%20de%20cl%C3%A9
correct, see observation, feminine noun, generic
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
entrée de clef : Ce terme désigne l'ouverture permettant l'entrée de la clef, dans tous les types de serrures. 2, record 16, French, - entr%C3%A9e%20de%20clef
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les équivalents proposés dans le Bulletin de terminologie 159, «La serrurerie», (entrée de serrure, trou de la serrure) sont à éviter. 2, record 16, French, - entr%C3%A9e%20de%20clef
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cerrajería
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- ojo
1, record 16, Spanish, ojo
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agujero por donde se mete la llave en la cerradura. 2, record 16, Spanish, - ojo
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] el estribo se prolonga en la dirección del ojo de la cerradura, de tal forma que, al hacer girar la llave, ésta empieza por vencer la resistencia del resorte y levantar el estribo. 3, record 16, Spanish, - ojo
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En español, el agujero donde se mete la llave se llama "ojo", independientemente del tipo de cerradura de la que se trate. El concepto comparte el mismo campo semántico que el que representa el francés "entrée de clef", pero es una noción genérica con respecto a los conceptos designados por los términos ingleses "keyhole" y "keyway". 4, record 16, Spanish, - ojo
Record 17 - internal organization data 1999-10-28
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
- Finish Carpentry
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- lock rail
1, record 17, English, lock%20rail
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The horizontal member of a door to receive the lock case. 2, record 17, English, - lock%20rail
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 DEF
a horizontal stiffening of a paneled door in or to which the lock is fixed. 3, record 17, English, - lock%20rail
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Menuiserie
- Serrurerie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- traverse centrale
1, record 17, French, traverse%20centrale
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- frise 1, record 17, French, frise
feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
pièce horizontale de bois faisant partie d'une porte et qui reçoit la serrure. 2, record 17, French, - traverse%20centrale
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
- Carpintería
- Cerrajería
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- peinazo de cerradura
1, record 17, Spanish, peinazo%20de%20cerradura
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Banda horizontal de una puerta en la que va situada la cerradura. 1, record 17, Spanish, - peinazo%20de%20cerradura
Record 18 - internal organization data 1999-10-28
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- lock guard 1, record 18, English, lock%20guard
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- keydrop 2, record 18, English, keydrop
correct
- key-drop 3, record 18, English, key%2Ddrop
correct
- keyhole guard 2, record 18, English, keyhole%20guard
- keydrop 2, record 18, English, keydrop
correct
- keyhole cover 3, record 18, English, keyhole%20cover
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a swivelling plate hiding the keyhole. 2, record 18, English, - lock%20guard
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- cache-entrée
1, record 18, French, cache%2Dentr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- cache-entrée de serrure 2, record 18, French, cache%2Dentr%C3%A9e%20de%20serrure
correct, feminine noun
- cache-serrure 3, record 18, French, cache%2Dserrure
feminine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plaque de protection d'un trou de serrure mobile autour d'un axe situé à sa partie supérieure et retombant de lui-même pour masquer l'entrée de serrure sous l'effet de son poids. 4, record 18, French, - cache%2Dentr%C3%A9e
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Des cache-entrée ou des cache-entrées. 5, record 18, French, - cache%2Dentr%C3%A9e
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Des cache-serrure ou des cache-serrures. 5, record 18, French, - cache%2Dentr%C3%A9e
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cerrajería
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- escudo de cerradura
1, record 18, Spanish, escudo%20de%20cerradura
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Escudo : Pieza de forma de chapa que se aplica a algún sitio como refuerzo; por ejemplo, la que se pone rodeando el agujero por donde se mete la llave en una cerradura. 2, record 18, Spanish, - escudo%20de%20cerradura
Record 19 - internal organization data 1999-10-20
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- shutting stile
1, record 19, English, shutting%20stile
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- lock stile 2, record 19, English, lock%20stile
correct
- locking stile 3, record 19, English, locking%20stile
correct
- closing stile 4, record 19, English, closing%20stile
correct
- striking stile 4, record 19, English, striking%20stile
correct
- slamming stile 5, record 19, English, slamming%20stile
correct
- meeting stile 6, record 19, English, meeting%20stile
correct
- latch stile 7, record 19, English, latch%20stile
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vertical member running full height of the door and containing the closing or locking mechanism. 6, record 19, English, - shutting%20stile
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- montant battant
1, record 19, French, montant%20battant
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- montant de battement 2, record 19, French, montant%20de%20battement
correct, masculine noun
- montant de serrure 3, record 19, French, montant%20de%20serrure
masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Montant. Élément vertical d'un ouvrage assemblé, tel que huisserie, bâti de porte, châssis, croisée, volet, grille, rampe, etc. On distingue les montants charniers, qui portent les ferrures et organes de rotation (charnières, paumelles) et les montants battants (ou de battement), qui portent les organes de fermeture (crémones, serrures, loquets...). 4, record 19, French, - montant%20battant
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- montante de la cerradura
1, record 19, Spanish, montante%20de%20la%20cerradura
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sección vertical de una puerta, donde va colocada la cerradura. 1, record 19, Spanish, - montante%20de%20la%20cerradura
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