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MITRAILLE [10 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- grapeshot
1, record 1, English, grapeshot
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grapeshot: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - grapeshot
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mitraille en grappe
1, record 1, French, mitraille%20en%20grappe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mitraille en grappe : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - mitraille%20en%20grappe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- military pricker
1, record 2, English, military%20pricker
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
military pricker: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - military%20pricker
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- épinglette à mitraille
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9pinglette%20%C3%A0%20mitraille
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
épinglette à mitraille : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9pinglette%20%C3%A0%20mitraille
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- case shot
1, record 3, English, case%20shot
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
case shot: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 3, English, - case%20shot
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- boîte à mitraille
1, record 3, French, bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20mitraille
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
boîte à mitraille : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 3, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20mitraille
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-02-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- anti-personnel round
1, record 4, English, anti%2Dpersonnel%20round
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- anti-personnel shell 2, record 4, English, anti%2Dpersonnel%20shell
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Similar rounds have also been developed for weapons chambering the higher velocity 40 x 53 mm cartridge as well. These anti-personnel rounds fall primarily into what could be considered the "canister" category, and are designed in most cases to turn the grenade launcher into what many would consider a large shotgun. 3, record 4, English, - anti%2Dpersonnel%20round
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Anti-personnel shells/rounds include flechette, canister and shrapnel shells/rounds. 4, record 4, English, - anti%2Dpersonnel%20round
Record 4, Key term(s)
- antipersonnel round
- antipersonnel shell
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- obus antipersonnel
1, record 4, French, obus%20antipersonnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Smith Gun était capable de tirer des obus antipersonnel et antichars, ces derniers capables de pénétrer 60 mm de blindage. 1, record 4, French, - obus%20antipersonnel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les obus antipersonnel comprennent les obus à fléchettes, à balles et à mitraille. 2, record 4, French, - obus%20antipersonnel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-04-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
- Guns (Naval)
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hollow shot
1, record 5, English, hollow%20shot
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A spherical projectile filled with gunpowder and grapeshot that exploded on impact. 2, record 5, English, - hollow%20shot
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hollow shot are fired from shell guns, and were introduced chiefly for the naval service, their advantages over solid shot being: 1) their large diameter, with comparatively small weight; 2) that they can be fired from lighter guns; 3) that they require a less charge of powder. 3, record 5, English, - hollow%20shot
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Armes anciennes
- Canons (Navires)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- boulet creux
1, record 5, French, boulet%20creux
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Projectile sphérique rempli de poudre et de mitraille qui explosait au point d’impact. 2, record 5, French, - boulet%20creux
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-01-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- scanning electron microscope
1, record 6, English, scanning%20electron%20microscope
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- SEM 2, record 6, English, SEM
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- scanning electronic microscope 3, record 6, English, scanning%20electronic%20microscope
correct
- SEM 4, record 6, English, SEM
correct
- SEM 4, record 6, English, SEM
- scanning EM 5, record 6, English, scanning%20EM
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument similar to an electron microscope in that a beam of electrons is used to scan the surface of a specimen. 6, record 6, English, - scanning%20electron%20microscope
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The beam is moved in a point-to-point manner over the surface of the specimen. These electrons are deflected, collected, accelerated, and directed against a scintillator. The large number of photons thus created are converted into an electric signal that, in turn, modulates the beam scanning the surface of the specimen. The image produced appears to be three-dimensional and lifelike. 6, record 6, English, - scanning%20electron%20microscope
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- microscope électronique à balayage
1, record 6, French, microscope%20%C3%A9lectronique%20%C3%A0%20balayage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- MEB 2, record 6, French, MEB
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- microscope à balayage électronique 3, record 6, French, microscope%20%C3%A0%20balayage%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, masculine noun
- MBE 4, record 6, French, MBE
correct, masculine noun
- MBE 4, record 6, French, MBE
- microscope électronique à balayage de surface 5, record 6, French, microscope%20%C3%A9lectronique%20%C3%A0%20balayage%20de%20surface
correct, masculine noun
- microscope à balayage 6, record 6, French, microscope%20%C3%A0%20balayage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Microscope électronique à balayage(MEB) [...] Un faisceau d’électrons mitraille l'échantillon. Au contact de la surface, le faisceau perd de l'énergie, et émet des électrons secondaires, des rayons X, de la lumière. Or l'intensité de ces électrons secondaires dépend de la nature du point bombardé et du relief, ce qui permet, après analyse, de construire une image. On voit ainsi la surface des bactéries, pollens, cristaux... 7, record 6, French, - microscope%20%C3%A9lectronique%20%C3%A0%20balayage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Fotoelectricidad y óptica electrónica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- microscopio electrónico de barrido
1, record 6, Spanish, microscopio%20electr%C3%B3nico%20de%20barrido
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los microscopios electrónicos de barrido se fundan en el mismo principio de la visión natural y proporcionan imágenes extraordinariamente detalladas de objetos opacos. [...] Un haz primario de electrones caracterizado por su fineza barre la superficie del objeto [...] punto por punto y línea por línea. Así herido por el haz, cada uno de los puntos emite electrones secundarios que, debidamente colectados, forman una señal que modula el haz catódico de un catoscopio de televisión. Este haz barre la pantalla luminiscente en sincronismo con el haz primario y forma en ella la imagen del objeto considerablemente ampliado. 2, record 6, Spanish, - microscopio%20electr%C3%B3nico%20de%20barrido
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-09-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Armour
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- canister
1, record 7, English, canister
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a fire order, a command issued by the crew commander ordering the use of canister ammunition. 1, record 7, English, - canister
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term must be written in capital letters when used by the Canadian Forces as a procedural term or as an order. 2, record 7, English, - canister
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mitraille
1, record 7, French, mitraille
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un ordre de tir, commandement du chef de char pour ordonner l'emploi d’une munition à mitraille. 1, record 7, French, - mitraille
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mitraille : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 7, French, - mitraille
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme est écrit en majuscules dans les documents des Forces canadiennes lorsqu’il désigne un ordre ou un commandement. 2, record 7, French, - mitraille
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fuerzas blindadas
- Conducción general de las operaciones militares
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- ametrallen
1, record 7, Spanish, ametrallen
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El presidente del Perú, Alan García, dio ayer la orden de atacar [...] "Usen los aviones A-37, bombardeen, ametrallen esos aeropuertos clandestinos y esas pozas de maceración" [...] 1, record 7, Spanish, - ametrallen
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-09-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Field Artillery
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- canister shell
1, record 8, English, canister%20shell
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- canister shot 2, record 8, English, canister%20shot
correct, Great Britain
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A projectile loaded with small steel balls designed to open at the muzzle of the gun. 3, record 8, English, - canister%20shell
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Artillerie de campagne
- Armes anciennes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- obus à mitraille
1, record 8, French, obus%20%C3%A0%20mitraille
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Obus rempli de morceaux de métal se dispersant en éventail à la sortie du tube. 2, record 8, French, - obus%20%C3%A0%20mitraille
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
obus à mitraille : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 3, record 8, French, - obus%20%C3%A0%20mitraille
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de armas
- Artillería de campaña
- Armas anticuadas
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- bote de metralla
1, record 8, Spanish, bote%20de%20metralla
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Proyectil que consiste en un] tubo de metal u otra materia cargado de balas o pedazos de hierro, y que se disparan con cañón u obús. 2, record 8, Spanish, - bote%20de%20metralla
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] granada de metralla que esparcía balines al producirse la explosión de su carga interna, comenzó a usarse en Europa hacia 1860 [al igual que] su antecesor el bote de metralla que lanzaba sus balines al romperse, sin llevar carga explosiva [...] 3, record 8, Spanish, - bote%20de%20metralla
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-09-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- grapeshot
1, record 9, English, grapeshot
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- case shot 1, record 9, English, case%20shot
correct
- canister shot 1, record 9, English, canister%20shot
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of artillery ammunition consisting of very small projectiles which are shot out of the muzzle of a gun. 1, record 9, English, - grapeshot
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is mainly used as an anti-personnel weapon. 1, record 9, English, - grapeshot
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- mitraille
1, record 9, French, mitraille
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de munition d’artillerie qui consiste en un très grand nombre de petits projectiles qui sont tirés de la bouche d’un canon. 1, record 9, French, - mitraille
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisé surtout comme arme antipersonnelle. 1, record 9, French, - mitraille
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mitraille : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 9, French, - mitraille
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de armas
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- metralla
1, record 9, Spanish, metralla
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Munición menuda con que se cargan las piezas de artillería. 1, record 9, Spanish, - metralla
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-08-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Armour
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- canister ammunition
1, record 10, English, canister%20ammunition
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Arme blindée
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- munition à mitraille
1, record 10, French, munition%20%C3%A0%20mitraille
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
munition à mitraille : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 2, record 10, French, - munition%20%C3%A0%20mitraille
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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