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VAINA CARTUCHOS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cartridge case
1, record 1, English, cartridge%20case
correct, noun, specific, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- case 1, record 1, English, case
correct, noun, officially approved
- casing 2, record 1, English, casing
correct, noun, officially approved
- brass 3, record 1, English, brass
correct, noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A container designed to hold the propelling charge and primer for the firing of a single shot. 2, record 1, English, - cartridge%20case
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A cartridge case typically provides rearward obturation during firing. 2, record 1, English, - cartridge%20case
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "cartridge case" is used in relation to small arms. The term "shell case" is used in relation to large calibre weapons and shotguns. 2, record 1, English, - cartridge%20case
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In French, the term "douille" can refer to either a cartridge case or a shell case. 4, record 1, English, - cartridge%20case
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
cartridge case; case; casing: designations and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 4, record 1, English, - cartridge%20case
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- douille
1, record 1, French, douille
correct, feminine noun, generic, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce conçue pour contenir la charge propulsive et l'amorce nécessaires à un seul tir. 2, record 1, French, - douille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La douille assure généralement l'obturation arrière. 2, record 1, French, - douille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En anglais, le terme «cartridge case» désigne les douilles d'armes légères alors que le terme «shell case» désigne les douilles d'armes de gros calibre et de fusils de chasse. 3, record 1, French, - douille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
douille : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées; désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 1, French, - douille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- vaina
1, record 1, Spanish, vaina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- vaina de cartuchos 2, record 1, Spanish, vaina%20de%20cartuchos
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El concepto de arma de fuego no ha cambiado. En esencia, es un cañon de calibre reducido que dispara un proyectil prefabricado que va unido a una vaina metálica llena de material explosivo, y que se activa por percusión. 1, record 1, Spanish, - vaina
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Vainas de cartuchos elaboradas en metal, plástico u otro material no inflamable, cuyo único componente es el iniciador. 2, record 1, Spanish, - vaina
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