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PLUME METALLIQUE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-08-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Writing Instruments
- Art Supplies
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- penholder
1, record 1, English, penholder
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cylindrical rod or tube of wood, metal, plastic, etc., into which the nib of a pen may be fixed, and which then forms the handle of the pen. 2, record 1, English, - penholder
Record 1, Key term(s)
- pen-holder
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'écriture
- Matériel d'artistes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- porte-plume
1, record 1, French, porte%2Dplume
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- porteplume 2, record 1, French, porteplume
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tige à l'extrémité de laquelle est adaptée une plume métallique pour écrire ou pour dessiner. 2, record 1, French, - porte%2Dplume
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
porte-plume : Les formes au pluriel pour la graphie avec trait-d’union sont «porte-plume» et «porte-plumes». 3, record 1, French, - porte%2Dplume
Record 1, Key term(s)
- porte-plumes
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
- metal nib pen
1, record 2, English, metal%20nib%20pen
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
metal nib pen: an item in the "Written Communication Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 2, English, - metal%20nib%20pen
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- plume métallique
1, record 2, French, plume%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plume métallique : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de communication écrite» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 2, French, - plume%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-03-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- vaccinostyle
1, record 3, English, vaccinostyle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small pointed stylus or lance used in vaccination. 2, record 3, English, - vaccinostyle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vaccinostyle
1, record 3, French, vaccinostyle
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite lancette métallique en forme de plume à pointe coupante, que l'on utilise pour la vaccination par scarification. 1, record 3, French, - vaccinostyle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-02-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Design
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- scriber 1, record 4, English, scriber
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- lettering scriber 2, record 4, English, lettering%20scriber
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The scriber is used with templates ... and with pens ... The scriber is adjustable from vertical to 22 ° forward slanted letters by opening and closing the scriber arm. It is not necessary to move the templates or change position when adjusting to different slants. 1, record 4, English, - scriber
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Scriber templates consist of laminated strips with engraved grooves which are used to form letters. A tracer pin moving in the grooves guides the sriber pen ... in forming the letters. ... Scribers may be adjusted to form vertical or slanted letters ... 3, record 4, English, - scriber
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Dessin industriel
- Dessin architectural et instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- porte-plume de dessinateur
1, record 4, French, porte%2Dplume%20de%20dessinateur
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
porte-plume : Tige à l'extrémité de laquelle est adaptée une plume métallique pour écrire ou dessiner. 2, record 4, French, - porte%2Dplume%20de%20dessinateur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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