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Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- half-cocked
1, record 1, English, half%2Dcocked
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- half cocked 2, record 1, English, half%20cocked
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A flintlock has three positions for the hammer: uncocked, half-cocked and fully cocked. In the fully cocked position the gun is ready to fire. If the trigger moves the sear just a bit, it releases the tumbler. In the half-cocked position you can load the gun. The trigger is locked in the half-cocked position and cannot release the tumbler ... After you fire the gun, it is in the uncocked position. 3, record 1, English, - half%2Dcocked
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The soldier would place his revolver in the half cocked position. This is a special loading position built into the revolver. The soldier pulls the hammer back halfway, until it reaches a catch or stop ... the trigger is locked into a safety position and cannot be pulled to fire the gun. To release this half cocked position the hammer must be pulled back further to full cock. 2, record 1, English, - half%2Dcocked
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- au repos
1, record 1, French, au%20repos
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- au cran de repos 2, record 1, French, au%20cran%20de%20repos
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le RSS [Repeatable Secure Striker] est un système plus sécurisant, car le percuteur est complètement au repos jusqu'au moment ou la détente est actionnée. Il n’ y a pas de ressort pour propulser la détente dans la direction de feu. Cette position de repos réduit fortement les risques d’un départ accidentel. 3, record 1, French, - au%20repos
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-09-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- disconnector
1, record 2, English, disconnector
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In some firearms, the part of a firing mechanism that disengages the trigger from the sear as soon as a shot is fired and does not reconnect it until the trigger has been fully released. 2, record 2, English, - disconnector
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The disconnector ensures the firing of only one shot for each trigger pull and acts as a mechanical safety to ensure that the firearm cannot fire unless the action is returned to battery. 2, record 2, English, - disconnector
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The disconnector is not to be confused with the auxiliary sear. 2, record 2, English, - disconnector
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
disconnector: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 2, English, - disconnector
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- séparateur
1, record 2, French, s%C3%A9parateur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans certaines armes à feu, pièce du mécanisme de détente qui dégage la détente de la gâchette dès qu'un coup est tiré et qui ne la réengage qu'au moment où elle a été complètement relâchée. 2, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9parateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le séparateur assure le tir d’un seul coup à chaque pression de la détente et agit comme sécurité pour garantir que l’arme ne puisse tirer avant que le mécanisme soit de retour en batterie. 2, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9parateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il ne faut pas confondre le séparateur et la gâchette auxiliaire. 2, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9parateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
séparateur : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9parateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-10-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Thermonuclear fusion
- Plasma Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rocket effect
1, record 3, English, rocket%20effect
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Conservation of momentum causes compression of the interior of the capsule (the rocket effect), with an inward moving shockwave converging on the fuel in the capsule's center. 2, record 3, English, - rocket%20effect
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fusion thermonucléaire
- Physique des plasmas
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- effet fusée
1, record 3, French, effet%20fus%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accélération centripète brutale du combustible d’un microballon de fusion inertielle, qui est provoquée par la détente de la couche d’ablation au moment où elle est transformée en plasma. 1, record 3, French, - effet%20fus%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
effet fusée : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 30 septembre 2017. 2, record 3, French, - effet%20fus%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-08-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Shooting (Sports)
- Small Arms
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- flinching
1, record 4, English, flinching
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Involuntary movement due to the anticipation of the discharge or recoil at the moment of completing trigger pull. 2, record 4, English, - flinching
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Tir (Sports)
- Armes légères
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réflexe d’appréhension
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20d%26rsquo%3Bappr%C3%A9hension
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- coup de doigt 1, record 4, French, coup%20de%20doigt
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réaction nerveuse provoquée par appréhension de la décharge ou du recul au moment de compléter l'action sur la détente. 1, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9flexe%20d%26rsquo%3Bappr%C3%A9hension
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réflexe d’appréhension : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9flexe%20d%26rsquo%3Bappr%C3%A9hension
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-02-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pressurized grinding
1, record 5, English, pressurized%20grinding
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grinding wood in a stone grinder where the whole grinder casing is pressurized, and increased shower water temperature is used. 2, record 5, English, - pressurized%20grinding
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Préparation de la pâte à papier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- défibrage sous pression
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9fibrage%20sous%20pression
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Défibrage sous pression. Un procédé modifié de défibrage du bois sous pression a été mis au point en Finlande et plusieurs usines, un peu partout dans le monde, utilisent actuellement cette technique(4). On se sert d’air comprimé pour mettre toute l'installation de défibrage sous pression, ce qui permet d’empêcher la détente de la vapeur et d’obtenir des températures considérablement plus élevées dans la zone de travail. Un système de vannes d’étanchéité est prévu pour réduire la perte de pression au moment du chargement au bas du défibreur. L'évacuation de la pâte s’effectue au moyen d’une vanne de décharge. 1, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9fibrage%20sous%20pression
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1990-12-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- North American Football
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hand shiver
1, record 6, English, hand%20shiver
noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- forearm shiver 1, record 6, English, forearm%20shiver
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The forearm shiver is a straight-out shot executed by the defensive lineman using the heel of his hand, and then locking his elbows. The forearm shiver is usually used when he is in pursuit and a back or guard is coming out to get him. He should extend the palm of his hand out and lock his elbow and give him a real jolt and try to knock him off balance and down. 1, record 6, English, - hand%20shiver
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Football nord-américain
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- poussée des mains
1, record 6, French, pouss%C3%A9e%20des%20mains
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Immédiatement après la mise en jeu du ballon, le joueur avance son pied arrière au même niveau que son autre pied. Toutefois, les pieds demeurent écartés. En même temps, il dirige vivement les paumes des mains vers la partie avant des épaules du bloqueur offensif. Au moment du contact, le corps, et les bras se détendent énergiquement. Après le contact, le mouvement de détente se continue en s’exerçant vers le haut. Ainsi, le joueur défensif déséquilibre son adversaire, car il en déplace le centre de gravité. 1, record 6, French, - pouss%C3%A9e%20des%20mains
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-06-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- breather 1, record 7, English, breather
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- moment de détente
1, record 7, French, moment%20de%20d%C3%A9tente
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- moment de repos 1, record 7, French, moment%20de%20repos
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-12-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Theatre and Opera
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- comic relief
1, record 8, English, comic%20relief
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A relief of emotional or other tension resulting from a comic episode or item interposed in the midst of serious or tragic elements (as in a drama) .... 1, record 8, English, - comic%20relief
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Théâtre et Opéra
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- détente comique
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9tente%20comique
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le moment(ou la scène) de détente comique a lieu après ou juste avant un épisode dramatique ou tragique pour changer radicalement l'atmosphère de la situation et reculer l'échéance de la catastrophe(...). Elle joue un rôle de temps d’arrêt, de suspense et de préparation à l'action dramatique. 1, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9tente%20comique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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