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PIECE ATTACHE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Farm Implements and Gardening Tools
- Forestry Operations
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- swingletree
1, record 1, English, swingletree
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- single tree 2, record 1, English, single%20tree
correct
- singletree 3, record 1, English, singletree
correct
- whiffletree 1, record 1, English, whiffletree
correct
- whippletree 4, record 1, English, whippletree
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The pivoted swinging bar to which the traces of a harness are fastened and by which a vehicle or implement is drawn. 5, record 1, English, - swingletree
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage agricole et horticole
- Exploitation forestière
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- palonnier
1, record 1, French, palonnier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le palonnier est une pièce mobile en fer ou en bois, fixée par un axe central à l'avant de la voiture. On y attache les traits. Il suit le mouvement des épaules du cheval et peut donc éviter de le blesser par un jeu exagéré du collier et de la bricole. 2, record 1, French, - palonnier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aperos agrícolas e implementos de horticultura
- Explotación forestal
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- balancín
1, record 1, Spanish, balanc%C3%ADn
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Madero al que se enganchan los tirantes de las caballerías en los coches de caballos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - balanc%C3%ADn
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
- fastener puller
1, record 2, English, fastener%20puller
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fastener puller: an item in the "Woodworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 2, English, - fastener%20puller
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- extracteur de pièce d’attache
1, record 2, French, extracteur%20de%20pi%C3%A8ce%20d%26rsquo%3Battache
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
extracteur de pièce d’attache : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de travail du bois» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 2, French, - extracteur%20de%20pi%C3%A8ce%20d%26rsquo%3Battache
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-11-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- crimp lock
1, record 3, English, crimp%20lock
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pièce d’attache gaufrée
1, record 3, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20d%26rsquo%3Battache%20gaufr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plats rigides en peau de poulain noir, bordure de peau noire avec pièce d’attache gaufrée et même peau prolongée d’une barrette d’ébène, doublure de nubuck rouge, couverture et dos, chemise et étui(J. de Gonet, 2006). 1, record 3, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20d%26rsquo%3Battache%20gaufr%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-02-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Building Hardware
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Mechanics
- Aeroindustry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fastener
1, record 4, English, fastener
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- fastening 2, record 4, English, fastening
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for joining two separate parts of an article or structure. 3, record 4, English, - fastener
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Mécanique
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fixation
1, record 4, French, fixation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pièce de fixation 2, record 4, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20de%20fixation
correct, feminine noun
- attache 3, record 4, French, attache
correct, feminine noun
- pièce d'attache 3, record 4, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20d%27attache
correct, feminine noun
- dispositif de fixation 4, record 4, French, dispositif%20de%20fixation
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fixation. Dispositif servant à fixer. 4, record 4, French, - fixation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Attache. Désigne divers accessoires tels que pattes métalliques, goujons, suspentes, clips, utilisés pour la fixation sur les maçonneries, les placages, bardages, vêtures, etc., par scellement, vissage ou chevillage. 5, record 4, French, - fixation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Fixation. Désigne de façon générale tout accessoire permettant de placer, ancrer ou soutenir durablement un élément (bardage, faux-plafond, isolant, panneau de toiture, huisserie, canalisations et tuyauteries, etc.) contre ou à proximité immédiate d’un élément porteur (maçonnerie, cloison, plafond, plancher). Désigne en particulier les chevilles sous toutes leurs formes, les agrafes de pierre, colliers, pattes, clips, consoles, crampons, suspentes, etc. Désigne enfin divers éléments d’assemblage des charpentes et ossatures en bois, tels que connecteurs et platine diverses. 2, record 4, French, - fixation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fixation : terme uniformisé par le CUTA Maintenance. 6, record 4, French, - fixation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artículos de ferretería para la construcción
- Juntas y conexiones (Construcción)
- Mecánica
- Industria aeronáutica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- fijación
1, record 4, Spanish, fijaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Clipfast
1, record 5, English, Clipfast
correct, trademark
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Clipfast: A trademark for a tie-down. 1, record 5, English, - Clipfast
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Clipfast
1, record 5, French, Clipfast
correct, trademark
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attache nylon incorrodable destinée à assujettir des éléments isolant ou autres; elle est moulée d’une seule pièce, composée d’une embase ronde perforée et d’une tige à reliefs articulée. 1, record 5, French, - Clipfast
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Clipfast : Appellation commerciale d’un arrimage. 2, record 5, French, - Clipfast
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-02-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
- Field Artillery
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- trail
1, record 6, English, trail
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The after-part of a towed gun carriage, which rests on the ground when the gun is in position, and on the pintle of the gun tractor when towed. 2, record 6, English, - trail
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The trail or trails transmit to the ground the forces of recoil not absorbed by the recoil system. The forward end of the trail is attached to the axle, and the rear end is usually fitted with a spade which may be adjustable. A lunette is attached to the end of the trail to hook the gun to the prime mover. 2, record 6, English, - trail
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- flèche
1, record 6, French, fl%C3%A8che
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie arrière de l’affût d’une pièce tractée, qui repose sur le sol lorsque la pièce est en position, et sur le pivot du tracteur d’artillerie lorsque tractée. 1, record 6, French, - fl%C3%A8che
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La ou les flèches transmettent au sol les forces de recul non absorbé par le système de recul. Le bout avant de la flèche est attaché à l'essieu, et le bout arrière est normalement muni d’une bêche qui peut être ajustable. Une lunette est attachée au bout arrière de la flèche pour rattacher la pièce au tracteur principal. 1, record 6, French, - fl%C3%A8che
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
flèche : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 6, French, - fl%C3%A8che
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-02-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- extensometer
1, record 7, English, extensometer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- extensimeter 2, record 7, English, extensimeter
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument designed to measure minute deformations of small objects subjected to stress. 3, record 7, English, - extensometer
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A device for measuring the small change in length of an arbitrary length of a sample undergoing strain. The instrument utilizes a micrometer screw, mechanical lever, optical lever, or a rack and pinion, for magnification and measurement of the very tiny total displacements (e.g. 10 [micrometer] ) involved. 4, record 7, English, - extensometer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- extensomètre
1, record 7, French, extensom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil servant à mesurer les déformations subies par un matériau sous l’action des contraintes qui le sollicitent. L’extensomètre, au sens étymologique du mot, sert à évaluer un allongement. Or, il peut aussi bien mesurer un raccourcissement. Il existe des extensomètres mécaniques et des extensomètres électriques [...] Des résultats obtenus avec ces appareils, on peut déduire les contraintes. 2, record 7, French, - extensom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les extensomètres proprement dits sont destinés à mesurer la variation de distance entre deux points de la pièce étudiée. Dans chacun d’eux, on peut distinguer trois sortes d’organes, à savoir : le véhicule qui doit transmettre fidèlement la dilatation de la pièce au dispositif d’amplification(avec ou sans transformation) ;le dispositif de lecture [...] Lorsque l'extensomètre est attaché rigidement à la pièce aux deux extrémités de la base, il faut que celle-ci ne subisse pas de flexion sous l'effet de la sollicitation qui lui est appliquée, faute de quoi la dilatation de la pièce n’ est pas transmise fidèlement. En fait, le procédé n’ est plus utilisé que dans les appareils à base de plusieurs décimètres, employés sur de grands ouvrages. 3, record 7, French, - extensom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Extensomètre à corde vibrante, à résistance électrique. 4, record 7, French, - extensom%C3%A8tre
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-09-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Babies' Clothing
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- bib
1, record 8, English, bib
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cloth or plastic protection, tied under a child's chin, to cover the clothes during a meal. 1, record 8, English, - bib
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements pour bébés
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bavoir
1, record 8, French, bavoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de lingerie qu'on attache autour du cou des jeunes enfants pour protéger leurs vêtements au cours d’un repas. 1, record 8, French, - bavoir
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ropa para bebé
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- babero
1, record 8, Spanish, babero
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- pechero 2, record 8, Spanish, pechero
masculine noun
- peto 2, record 8, Spanish, peto
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prenda que se les pone a los niños por delante, sujeta al cuello, especialmente para que no se manchen mientras se les da de comer. 3, record 8, Spanish, - babero
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-11-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- String Instruments
- Music (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tailpiece
1, record 9, English, tailpiece
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- tail-piece 2, record 9, English, tail%2Dpiece
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A triangular piece ... between which and the pegs the strings of a stringed musical instrument are stretched. 1, record 9, English, - tailpiece
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à cordes
- Musique (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cordier
1, record 9, French, cordier
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- queue 2, record 9, French, queue
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans les instruments à cordes, pièce de bois permettant de fixer les cordes à leur extrémité inférieure et se terminant par une attache en corde de boyau fixée à un bouton. 3, record 9, French, - cordier
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-04-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Design
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- extension line 1, record 10, English, extension%20line
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extension lines are thin lines used to establish the extent of a dimension. Extension lines begin with a short space from the object and extend to about .125 in. beyond the last dimension .... Extension lines may cross object lines, centerlines, hidden lines, and other extension lines, but they may not cross dimension lines. 2, record 10, English, - extension%20line
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Dessin industriel
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ligne d’attache
1, record 10, French, ligne%20d%26rsquo%3Battache
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- ligne de rappel 2, record 10, French, ligne%20de%20rappel
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deux lignes perpendiculaires à la ligne de cote -- les lignes de rappel ou d’attache précisent d’où partent ces limites à la surface de l’objet. Ces lignes ne sont utilisées que pour les dimensions extérieures; pour les dimensions intérieures, la ligne de cote va simplement d’un bord à l’autre (...) 3, record 10, French, - ligne%20d%26rsquo%3Battache
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La cotation d’une pièce s’effectue à partir de traits continus fins, appelés lignes de rappel ou lignes d’attache, qui prolongent jusqu'à l'extérieur du contour apparent les traits forts représentant les arêtes concernées, et des traits mixtes fins représentant les axes ou les plans de symétrie. 4, record 10, French, - ligne%20d%26rsquo%3Battache
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-03-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- handle wrap 1, record 11, English, handle%20wrap
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Maroquinerie et malleterie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- attache-poignées
1, record 11, French, attache%2Dpoign%C3%A9es
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans un sac de sport :Pièce de tissu munie d’une attache Velcro qui relie les deux poignées en les enveloppant. 2, record 11, French, - attache%2Dpoign%C3%A9es
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1989-09-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
- Soil Tests (Construction)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- extensometer
1, record 12, English, extensometer
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- extensimeter 2, record 12, English, extensimeter
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A strainometer that measures the change in distance between two reference points separated 60-90 feet (20-30 meters) or more; used in studies of displacements due to seismic activities. 3, record 12, English, - extensometer
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 DEF
An instrument for measuring changes caused by stress in a linear dimension of a body. 4, record 12, English, - extensometer
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
- Essais du sol (Construction)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- extensomètre
1, record 12, French, extensom%C3%A8tre
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les extensomètres proprement dits sont destinés à mesurer la variation de distance entre deux points de la pièce étudiée. Dans chacun d’eux, on peut distinguer trois sortes d’organes, à savoir : le véhicule qui doit transmettre fidèlement la dilatation de la pièce ou dispositif d’amplification; le dispositif d’amplification(avec ou sans transformation) ;le dispositif de lecture(...) Lorsque l'extensomètre est attaché rigidement à la pièce aux deux extrémités de la base, il faut que celle-ci ne subisse pas de flexion sous l'effet de la sollicitation qui lui est appliquée, faute de quoi la dilatation de la pièce n’ est pas transmise fidèlement. En fait, le procédé n’ est plus utilisé que dans les appareils à base de plusieurs décimètres, employés sur de grands ouvrages. 1, record 12, French, - extensom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Noter que la documentation disponible ne nous a pas permis de trouver un contexte illustrant l’application de l’extensomètre à la mesure de l’activité sismique. 2, record 12, French, - extensom%C3%A8tre
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Building Hardware
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- fastening 1, record 13, English, fastening
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- pièce d'attache
1, record 13, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20d%27attache
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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