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Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-04-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mesh stick
1, record 1, English, mesh%20stick
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- spool 2, record 1, English, spool
correct, noun
- mesh pin 3, record 1, English, mesh%20pin
correct
- shale 4, record 1, English, shale
correct, noun
- mesh peg 5, record 1, English, mesh%20peg
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mesh pegs or spools, on which the netting is worked, are best made of hard wood … A considerable number are required if various nets are being made, as the size of the openings in, or meshes of, the net depends entirely on the size of the mesh peg employed. Cylindrical or round mesh pegs, … are much less convenient than such as are flat. The edges of flat spools should be quite straight, otherwise the meshes of the net will be of unequal size ... 5, record 1, English, - mesh%20stick
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The shape of the "mesh stick" is described as flat in specialized works. 6, record 1, English, - mesh%20stick
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- moule à lacer
1, record 1, French, moule%20%C3%A0%20lacer
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- moule 2, record 1, French, moule
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le moule est un instrument pour les travaux de laçage continu à la main. Il est constitué par une pièce de bois dur et lisse, de forme plate ou arrondie et d’une longueur de dix centimètres environ. Le développement de sa section, variable suivant la dimension des mailles à confectionner, correspond à la longueur de deux côtés de maille lacée sur le moule considéré. […] le moule plat semble mieux adapté aux travaux de ramendage dans les chaluts. 3, record 1, French, - moule%20%C3%A0%20lacer
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- mallero
1, record 1, Spanish, mallero
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- heavy on the hand
1, record 2, English, heavy%20on%20the%20hand
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Said of a horse that is leaning on the bit/hand. 2, record 2, English, - heavy%20on%20the%20hand
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pesant à la main
1, record 2, French, pesant%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pesant sur la main 1, record 2, French, pesant%20sur%20la%20main
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Se dit du] cheval [qui] prend un contact très fort avec le mors. 1, record 2, French, - pesant%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
Record 2, Key term(s)
- dur à la main
- lourd à la main
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-08-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- R horizon
1, record 3, English, R%20horizon
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Underlying consolidated bedrock that is too hard to break with the hands or to dig when moist. 2, record 3, English, - R%20horizon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is found beneath the C horizon. 3, record 3, English, - R%20horizon
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- horizon R
1, record 3, French, horizon%20R
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roc sous-jacent consolidé, trop dur pour être brisé à la main ou creusé à la pelle à l'état humide. 2, record 3, French, - horizon%20R
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- horizonte R
1, record 3, Spanish, horizonte%20R
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roca no alterada sobre la que reposa un suelo. 1, record 3, Spanish, - horizonte%20R
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-04-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Design
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- transition fit 1, record 4, English, transition%20fit
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fit between mating parts having limits of size so prescribed as to partially or wholly overlap, so that either a clearance or interference may result in assembly. 2, record 4, English, - transition%20fit
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Transition fits are tighter than sliding fits, for more accurate assembly or location. 3, record 4, English, - transition%20fit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Dessin industriel
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ajustement incertain
1, record 4, French, ajustement%20incertain
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le diamètre de l'arbre est soit inférieur, soit égal, soit supérieur au diamètre réel de l'alésage(...) Les zones de tolérance sont situées d’une façon telle qu'il y ait, soit un jeu, soit un serrage. Selon le cas, on obtient :-un ajustement glissant juste,-un ajustement légèrement dur. Les montage et démontage nécessitent une forte pression de la main ou l'emploi du maillet. 2, record 4, French, - ajustement%20incertain
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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