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GAFFE POISSON [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-09-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gaff-hook
1, record 1, English, gaff%2Dhook
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- gaff 2, record 1, English, gaff
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] hook attached directly to the end of a rod or pole for the purpose of landing a fish or piercing a fish in any part of its body ... 3, record 1, English, - gaff%2Dhook
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gaffe
1, record 1, French, gaffe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crochet attaché à l’extrémité d’une baguette ou d’une perche et destiné à sortir un poisson de l’eau ou à le transpercer en n’importe quelle partie du corps. 2, record 1, French, - gaffe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La gaffe est un outil très utile qui permet de manipuler en toute sécurité les brochets [...] de grande taille. [...] La bonne façon de l'utiliser est de l'insérer dans la bouche du poisson et de l'enfoncer à travers l'une des fines membranes qui se trouvent de chaque côté de la langue. 3, record 1, French, - gaffe
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
- fish gaff
1, record 2, English, fish%20gaff
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fish gaff: an item in the "Fishing and Trapping Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 2, English, - fish%20gaff
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gaffe à poisson
1, record 2, French, gaffe%20%C3%A0%20poisson
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gaffe à poisson : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de pêche et de piégeage» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 2, French, - gaffe%20%C3%A0%20poisson
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-01-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fish gaff 1, record 3, English, fish%20gaff
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gaffe à poisson
1, record 3, French, gaffe%20%C3%A0%20poisson
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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