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CANETTE [10 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
- bobbin
1, record 1, English, bobbin
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bobbin: an item in the "Textileworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 1, English, - bobbin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- canette
1, record 1, French, canette
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
canette : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de travail du textile» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 1, French, - canette
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-06-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bobbin
1, record 2, English, bobbin
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tube or spool designed to fit into a shuttle and release its supply of weft yarn as needed. 2, record 2, English, - bobbin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When a bobbin is put into the shuttle, a better lead is given to the thread if the bobbin unwinds from underneath. 3, record 2, English, - bobbin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- canette
1, record 2, French, canette
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cannette 2, record 2, French, cannette
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cylindre contenu dans la navette et autour duquel on enroule le fil de trame sur un métier à tisser [...] 2, record 2, French, - canette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On introduit la canette sur un axe de fer pivotant sur un côté de la navette. Une fois la canette placée horizontalement dans la navette, celle-ci se déroulera régulièrement par un crochet fixé dans le creux, du côté opposé au pivot. 3, record 2, French, - canette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Herramientas y equipo (Industrias textiles)
- Tejeduría (Industrias textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- bobina
1, record 2, Spanish, bobina
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cada uno de los carretes grandes, devanados en forma de cono o de cilindro, con que se alimentan en hilo los telares. 1, record 2, Spanish, - bobina
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las bobinas de urdimbre contienen todos los hilos de la misma en un solo carrete. 1, record 2, Spanish, - bobina
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-06-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
- Sewing Machines
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bobbin
1, record 3, English, bobbin
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bobbins are spool-like thread holders that supply bottom thread for machine sewing. Made of plastic or metal, they come in different types to fit specific machines. 1, record 3, English, - bobbin
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
- Machines à coudre
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- canette
1, record 3, French, canette
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les canettes sont de petites bobines qui reçoivent le fil inférieur de la machine. Disponibles en plastique ou en métal, elles s'obtiennent en modèles s'adaptant aux différentes machines. 1, record 3, French, - canette
Record 3, Key term(s)
- cannette
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artículos y accesorios de costura
- Máquinas de coser
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- bobina
1, record 3, Spanish, bobina
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- carretel 2, record 3, Spanish, carretel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La bobina o carretel es el accesorio de la máquina [de coser] donde se enrolla el hilo para formar la parte inferior de la puntada o lanzada. 2, record 3, Spanish, - bobina
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pirn
1, record 4, English, pirn
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- weft pirn 2, record 4, English, weft%20pirn
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small cylinder on which thread, etc., is bound, usually made from a hollow reed or quill ... designed to hold the weft yarn in the shuttle. 3, record 4, English, - pirn
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- canette
1, record 4, French, canette
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- cannette
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Herramientas y equipo (Industrias textiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- canilla
1, record 4, Spanish, canilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carrete cilíndrico que se fija en un ojo de la lanzadera y contiene el hilo que constituirá la trama del tejido. 2, record 4, Spanish, - canilla
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-10-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Packaging in Metal
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- beverage can
1, record 5, English, beverage%20can
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- drink can 2, record 5, English, drink%20can
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cylindrical rigid metal container that contains a beverage (e.g. beer, soft drink, energy drink). 3, record 5, English, - beverage%20can
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Emballages en métal
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- canette
1, record 5, French, canette
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- cannette 2, record 5, French, cannette
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- boîte-boisson 3, record 5, French, bo%C3%AEte%2Dboisson
correct, feminine noun, France
- boîte boisson 4, record 5, French, bo%C3%AEte%20boisson
feminine noun, France
- boîte à boisson 5, record 5, French, bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20boisson
feminine noun, France, less frequent
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite boîte métallique contenant une boisson (bière, [boisson gazeuse, boisson énergisante], etc.). 6, record 5, French, - canette
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
canette, cannette : En France, une canette (ou cannette) est une «petite bouteille de bière, bouchée par un cône de porcelaine maintenu par un ressort» (Le Grand Robert de la langue française). 7, record 5, French, - canette
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
canette, cannette : Quoique l'Office de la langue française considère l'acception du mot canette au sens de boîte-boisson comme tout à fait acceptable, les auteurs du Grand Robert soulignent que cet «emploi, interférant avec l'emploi français normal de canette est en général condamné au nom de la norme». 7, record 5, French, - canette
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Embalajes de metal
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- lata de bebida
1, record 5, Spanish, lata%20de%20bebida
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-02-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- duck
1, record 6, English, duck
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Large family represented in heraldry under several names: drake, sheldrake, wild duck, teal. 2, record 6, English, - duck
Record 6, Key term(s)
- drake
- sheldrake
- wild duck
- teal
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- canette
1, record 6, French, canette
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite cane représentée de profil et les ailes serrées, comme la merlette, dont elle se distingue en ce qu'elle a un bec et des pattes. 2, record 6, French, - canette
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Canette» semble être le terme employé dans le domaine plutôt que «cane» ou «canard». 3, record 6, French, - canette
Record 6, Key term(s)
- cane
- canard
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-03-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Porcelain and Fine Ceramics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- canette
1, record 7, English, canette
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Schnelle 2, record 7, English, Schnelle
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(German). A type of stoneware tankard made in the 16th century at Siegburg in the Rhineland. It is tall and tapering and usually has three vertical panels with biblical or mythological subjects in relief; it has a hinged pewter or silver lid and thumb-piece. It is known in French as a canette. 1, record 7, English, - canette
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Porcelaines
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- canette
1, record 7, French, canette
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canette en grès cérame, XVIe siècle. Fabrique de Siegburg. 2, record 7, French, - canette
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-09-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Poultry Production
- Birds
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- young female duck
1, record 8, English, young%20female%20duck
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des volailles
- Oiseaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- canette
1, record 8, French, canette
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jeune cane 1, record 8, French, - canette
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-01-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small pyrotechnic device which [can] be used to fire the igniter in a rocket or for some similar purpose. Not to be confused with a detonator which exploees. 1, record 9, English, - squib
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- canette
1, record 9, French, canette
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite pièce pyrotechnique utilisée pour la mise à feu d'une roquette ou à des fins similaires. Ne doit pas être confondue avec un "détonateur", qui utilise une charge explosive. 1, record 9, French, - canette
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1983-05-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a container for liquids, usually large and deep with a small opening at the top and a handle. 1, record 10, English, - jug
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- cruche 1, record 10, French, cruche
- canette 1, record 10, French, canette
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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