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ALENE [6 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- awl
1, record 1, English, awl
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
awl: an item in the "Multiple Use Tools and Equipment for Materials" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 1, English, - awl
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pointe
1, record 1, French, pointe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- alène 1, record 1, French, al%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointe; alène : objets de la classe «Outils et équipement polyvalents pour le traitement des matières» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 1, French, - pointe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-11-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Machines
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- awl
1, record 2, English, awl
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a small, pointed tool for making holes ... 1, record 2, English, - awl
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Machines à coudre
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- alêne
1, record 2, French, al%C3%AAne
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Outil de machine qui sert soit à préparer le trou à travers lequel l'aiguille fera passer le fil (machine à coudre la trépointe, à coudre les semelles), soit à préparer l'avant-trou qui recevra la cheville (machine à cheviller les bonbouts) et qui entraîne la chaussure d'un espacement qui détermine la longueur du point ou l'intervalle des chevilles. 1, record 2, French, - al%C3%AAne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-01-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Leatherworking Tools and Equipment
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outils et machines pour le travail du cuir
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- alène
1, record 3, French, al%C3%A8ne
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poinçon effilé servant à percer les cuirs. 2, record 3, French, - al%C3%A8ne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1989-01-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Woodworking
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- scratch awl
1, record 4, English, scratch%20awl
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
an awl with a sharp point for scratching guidelines on wood ... 1, record 4, English, - scratch%20awl
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Travail du bois
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- alène
1, record 4, French, al%C3%A8ne
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-08-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- awl
1, record 5, English, awl
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- bodkin 1, record 5, English, bodkin
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A pointed] steel instrument used by bookbinders to pierce holes and to trace lines on the cover. 1, record 5, English, - awl
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- alêne
1, record 5, French, al%C3%AAne
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- poinçon 1, record 5, French, poin%C3%A7on
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Outil pointu employé par les relieurs pour percer des trous et tirer des lignes sur la couverture. 1, record 5, French, - al%C3%AAne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-04-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Games and Toys (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- awl game 1, record 6, English, awl%20game
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- jeu de l'alène 1, record 6, French, jeu%20de%20l%27al%C3%A8ne
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Manuel des Indien du Canada, p. 27 Nord canadien, 21/8/68 ) 1, record 6, French, - jeu%20de%20l%27al%C3%A8ne
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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