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CREUSER TOUR [2 records]

Record 1 2007-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Boring (Machine-Tooling)
  • Coining
DEF

To make a hole by means of a tool that keeps turning; make a round hole in, and hollow it out evenly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alésage (Usinage)
  • Monnayage
DEF

Procéder à l’opération consistant à percer et à parachever les trous qui traversent une pièce mécanique en les calibrant.

Spanish

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Record 2 1980-08-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools
DEF

A chisel with a curved blade sharpened on the inside or, more commonly, on the outside. [It is used] to cut grooves or to shape irregular openings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
DEF

Ciseau à lame courbée ayant un tranchant biseauté, soit à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur. Elle sert à creuser des cannelures et des gorges dans le bois, ainsi qu'à dégrossir sur le tour à bois.

Spanish

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