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ALMOHAZA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-07-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Care Equipment (Farm equipment)
- Horse Husbandry
- Animal Hygiene and Sanitation (Agric.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- curry comb
1, record 1, English, curry%20comb
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- currycomb 2, record 1, English, currycomb
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A comb consisting of a series of upright serrated ridges, for grooming horses. 3, record 1, English, - curry%20comb
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Currycombs are used for grooming or currying horses or other animals and generally include a base, a number of rows of rigid teeth or serrated ridges extending from the base, and a handle. 4, record 1, English, - curry%20comb
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The comb itself is a round or rectangular tool usually made of rubber or plastic. It has stubby, semi-pointed "teeth" that serve to loosen dirt, hair, and dander for later removal with brushes. It also is used to remove hard-packed dirt and debris from the coat, stimulating oil glands; thus, it is a vital part of grooming for a healthy coat. A curry comb is applied with a vigorous circular rubbing motion. 5, record 1, English, - curry%20comb
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Also] used to remove dirt and scurf from a body brush. 6, record 1, English, - curry%20comb
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Soins aux animaux (Matériel agricole)
- Élevage des chevaux
- Hygiène des animaux (Agric.)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- étrille
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9trille
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- étrille-peigne 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9trille%2Dpeigne
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument formé d'une plaque de fer emmanchée et garnie de petites lames parallèles et dentelées qu'on utilise pour nettoyer la robe des chevaux [...] 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9trille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Étrille en fer. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9trille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo para el cuidado de los animales (Maquinaria agrícola)
- Cría de ganado caballar
- Sanidad animal (Agricultura)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- almohaza
1, record 1, Spanish, almohaza
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- rasqueta 2, record 1, Spanish, rasqueta
correct, feminine noun
- rascadera 3, record 1, Spanish, rascadera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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