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BEC CROCHET [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-12-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Locks and Locksmithing
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- duck-billed lock breaker
1, record 1, English, duck%2Dbilled%20lock%20breaker
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The duck-billed lock breaker is a wedge-shaped tool that will widen and break the shackles of padlocks, much like using the hook of a Halligan-type bar. This tool is inserted into the lock shackle and driven by a maul or flat-head axe until the padlock shackles break. 1, record 1, English, - duck%2Dbilled%20lock%20breaker
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Serrurerie
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pied-de-biche à crochet en bec de canard
1, record 1, French, pied%2Dde%2Dbiche%20%C3%A0%20crochet%20en%20bec%20de%20canard
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le pied-de-biche à crochet en bec de canard est un outil en forme de coin qui permet d’élargir et de briser l'anse du cadenas. Son utilisation est semblable à celle d’un crochet de l'outil d’Halligan. L'outil est inséré dans l'anse du cadenas et est frappé à l'aide d’un maillet ou d’une hache à tête plate jusqu'à ce que l'anse se brise. 1, record 1, French, - pied%2Dde%2Dbiche%20%C3%A0%20crochet%20en%20bec%20de%20canard
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-12-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Safety Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hook tip 1, record 2, English, hook%20tip
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hook end 2, record 2, English, hook%20end
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hook tip clearance. 1, record 2, English, - hook%20tip
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organes de sécurité (Composants mécaniques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bec de crochet
1, record 2, French, bec%20de%20crochet
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sont considérés comme traces d’endommagement, les critères suivants :-pour les pièces d’extrémité et les tendeurs : les déformations(par exemple ouverture du bec de crochet de plus de 5 % de sa valeur nominale), fissures, marques d’usure prononcées et traces de corrosion. 2, record 2, French, - bec%20de%20crochet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dégagement du bec du crochet. 3, record 2, French, - bec%20de%20crochet
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-10-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Farm Implements and Gardening Tools
- Cultural Practices (Agriculture)
- Silviculture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- billhook
1, record 3, English, billhook
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bill-hook 2, record 3, English, bill%2Dhook
correct
- bill 3, record 3, English, bill
correct
- hook-bill 2, record 3, English, hook%2Dbill
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cutting tool with a long, broad blade, beaked at the point and set in a short handle; used for cutting vegetation, e.g. light brushwood, young coppice, and for brashing. 3, record 3, English, - billhook
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A similar tool set in a long handle is generally termed a slasher. 4, record 3, English, - billhook
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage agricole et horticole
- Soin des cultures (Agriculture)
- Sylviculture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- serpe à bec
1, record 3, French, serpe%20%C3%A0%20bec
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- serpe d'élagage à bec 2, record 3, French, serpe%20d%27%C3%A9lagage%20%C3%A0%20bec
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les serpes d’élagage n’ ont rien de particulier. On les choisit lourdes pour augmenter la force des coups, très solidement emmanchées, de forme droite en couperet ou de forme limande [...] pour tous les travaux effectués sur l'arbre même. Les modèles à bec recourbé en crochet [...] conviennent, au contraire, mieux pour les travaux au sol, tels que débitage de branches, épointage de tuteurs, etc. 1, record 3, French, - serpe%20%C3%A0%20bec
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- carbine needle
1, record 4, English, carbine%20needle
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Needle with a beard bent into a hook and a laterally open groove. The beard is only open for the yarn in one lapping direction and for the loop during locking, and is closed for the loop during landing. 1, record 4, English, - carbine%20needle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 4, English, - carbine%20needle
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Otto needle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- aiguille à mousqueton
1, record 4, French, aiguille%20%C3%A0%20mousqueton
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- aiguille «Otto» 1, record 4, French, aiguille%20%C2%ABOtto%C2%BB
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- aiguille carabine 2, record 4, French, aiguille%20carabine
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- aiguille à bec déporté 3, record 4, French, aiguille%20%C3%A0%20bec%20d%C3%A9port%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aiguille avec un bec courbé en forme de crochet et une tige avec une gorge sur le côté. Le bec est ouvert au fil dans un seul sens de jetée et aux boucles pendant l'ascension du clapet; il est fermé aux boucles lors de l'abattage. 1, record 4, French, - aiguille%20%C3%A0%20mousqueton
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 4, record 4, French, - aiguille%20%C3%A0%20mousqueton
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bearded needle
1, record 5, English, bearded%20needle
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- spring needle 2, record 5, English, spring%20needle
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Needle, with a spring beard (which is bent like a hook) and a groove in a flat or round shaft. For landing, the beard is pressed into the groove, thereby closing the needle. 1, record 5, English, - bearded%20needle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 5, English, - bearded%20needle
Record 5, Key term(s)
- spring bearded needle
- spring beard needle
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- aiguille à bec
1, record 5, French, aiguille%20%C3%A0%20bec
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aiguille à tige plate ou ronde avec un bec flexible en forme de crochet et une gorge ou chas. Pour la pose des boucles, le bec est pressé dans le chas, fermant ainsi la tête de l'aiguille. 1, record 5, French, - aiguille%20%C3%A0%20bec
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 5, French, - aiguille%20%C3%A0%20bec
Record 5, Key term(s)
- aiguille à ressort
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-02-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Knitting Techniques - Various
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- overlap
1, record 6, English, overlap
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That thread portion in a warp-knitted fabric that is placed over the needle during loop formation. 2, record 6, English, - overlap
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
guide bar overlap: Term having a different meaning 2, record 6, English, - overlap
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Techniques de tricot diverses
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- jeté
1, record 6, French, jet%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- boucle de 1, record 6, French, boucle%20de
correct, feminine noun
- jeté-sur 1, record 6, French, jet%C3%A9%2Dsur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Portion de fil dans un tricot à mailles jetées qui a été placée sur l’aiguille pendant la formation des mailles. 1, record 6, French, - jet%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Phase de formation de la maille avec aiguille à bec et aiguille à clapet dans un tricot à mailles jetées, pendant laquelle les passettes effectuent un mouvement de translation devant le bec ou le crochet de l'aiguille, le fil étant jeté sur le bec ou le clapet. 2, record 6, French, - jet%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jeté-sur (de la barre à passettes). 1, record 6, French, - jet%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pail hook 1, record 7, English, pail%20hook
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capri - rough chrome plated utility sink faucet with Dial-ese controls - rigid hose end spout with pail hook - indexed button lever handles (...) 1, record 7, English, - pail%20hook
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- crochet pour seau 1, record 7, French, crochet%20pour%20seau
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capri-Robinetterie d’alimentation fini chrome brut pour évier tout-usage-contrôles Dial-ese-bec rigide pour boyau avec crochet pour seau-manettes à volant à coiffes marquées(...) 1, record 7, French, - crochet%20pour%20seau
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- spray hook 1, record 8, English, spray%20hook
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bedpan cleanser with Dial-ese controls - screwdriver stops and cover plates - combined 1/2" I.P.S. male & solder joint inlets - indexed cross handles - backflow preventer with rigid spout & spray hook - hose with spray and lever operated self-closing stop. 1, record 8, English, - spray%20hook
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- crochet pour gicleur 1, record 8, French, crochet%20pour%20gicleur
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rince-bassine avec contrôles Dial-ese-robinets d’arrêt fonctionnant par tournevis et plaques-couvercles-arrivées d’eau combinées à filets mâles I. P. S. de 1/2" et joints à brasure-manettes marquées à croisillons-ensemble anti-retour avec bec rigide et crochet pour gicleur-douchette flexible et robinet d’arrêt à ressort. 1, record 8, French, - crochet%20pour%20gicleur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- bedpan cleanser 1, record 9, English, bedpan%20cleanser
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bedpan cleanser with Dial-ese controls - screwdriver stops and cover plates - combined 1/2" I.P.S. male & solder joint inlets - indexed cross handles - backflow preventer with rigid spout & spray hook - hose with spray and lever operated self-closing stop. 1, record 9, English, - bedpan%20cleanser
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- rince-bassine 1, record 9, French, rince%2Dbassine
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rince-bassine avec contrôles Dial-ese-robinets d’arrêt fonctionnant par tournevis et plaques-couvercles-arrivées d’eau combinées à filets mâles I. P. S. de 1/2" et joints à brasure-manettes marquées à croisillons-ensemble anti-retour avec bec rigide et crochet pour gicleur-douchette flexible et robinet d’arrêt à ressort. 1, record 9, French, - rince%2Dbassine
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- screwdriver stop 1, record 10, English, screwdriver%20stop
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bedpan cleanser with Dial-ese controls - screwdriver stops and cover plates - combined 1/2" I.P.S. male & solder joint inlets - indexed cross handles - backflow preventer with rigid spout & spray hook - hose with spray and lever operated self-closing stop. 1, record 10, English, - screwdriver%20stop
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- robinet d'arrêt fonctionnant par tournevis 1, record 10, French, robinet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt%20fonctionnant%20par%20tournevis
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rince-bassine avec contrôles Dial-ese-robinets d’arrêt fonctionnant par tournevis et plaques-couvercles-arrivées d’eau combinées à filets mâles I. P. S. de 1/2" et joints à brasure-manettes marquées à croisillons-ensemble anti-retour avec bec rigide et crochet pour gicleur-douchette flexible et robinet d’arrêt à ressort. 1, record 10, French, - robinet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt%20fonctionnant%20par%20tournevis
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- fork brace 1, record 11, English, fork%20brace
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dial-ese - sink supply fitting with pail hook and fork brace to wall below spout (...) 1, record 11, English, - fork%20brace
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- support mural fourchu 1, record 11, French, support%20mural%20fourchu
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dial-ese-Robinetterie d’alimentation pour évier avec crochet pour seau et support mural fourchu sous le bec. 1, record 11, French, - support%20mural%20fourchu
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- indexed handle 1, record 12, English, indexed%20handle
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dial-ese - sink supply fitting with pail hook and brace to wall above spout - aerator - Dial-ese controls - indexed lever, cross or blade handles (...) 1, record 12, English, - indexed%20handle
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- manette à coiffe marquée 1, record 12, French, manette%20%C3%A0%20coiffe%20marqu%C3%A9e
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dial-ese-Robinetterie d’alimentation pour évier avec crochet pour seau et support mural au dessus du bec-gazéificateur-contrôles Dial-ese-manettes à coiffes marquées : à volant, à croisillons ou à lames(...) 1, record 12, French, - manette%20%C3%A0%20coiffe%20marqu%C3%A9e
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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