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CLAVETTE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-02-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- key
1, record 1, English, key
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cotter 2, record 1, English, cotter
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal piece shaped like a prism - either exactly so or with a slight taper - which is used to assemble two coaxial parts. 3, record 1, English, - key
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
key: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - key
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- clavette
1, record 1, French, clavette
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de métal ayant la forme d'un prisme, soit exact, soit légèrement diminué, qui est destinée à assembler deux éléments coaxiaux. 2, record 1, French, - clavette
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle peut être ou une clavette transversale ou une clavette longitudinale. 2, record 1, French, - clavette
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
clavette : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 1, French, - clavette
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
clavette : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - clavette
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ejes, muñones y placas giratorias (Componentes mecánicos)
- Elementos de empalme (Componentes mecánicos)
- Circuitos de las aeronaves
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- chaveta
1, record 1, Spanish, chaveta
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieza que se inserta en los huecos practicados en dos órganos adyacentes para transmitir un par de uno al otro. 1, record 1, Spanish, - chaveta
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-05-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Floors and Ceilings
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- spline 1, record 2, English, spline
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rectangular strip of wood which is substituted to the tongue in factory floors or for other similar purposes. 2, record 2, English, - spline
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Planchers et plafonds
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- clavette
1, record 2, French, clavette
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- languette 2, record 2, French, languette
feminine noun
- languette rapportée 3, record 2, French, languette%20rapport%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tringle rectangulaire en bois qui est substituée à la languette dans les planchers d'usine ou pour d'autres fins semblables. 3, record 2, French, - clavette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juntas y conexiones (Construcción)
- Pisos y cielos rasos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- lengüeta falsa
1, record 2, Spanish, leng%C3%BCeta%20falsa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- lengüeta postiza 1, record 2, Spanish, leng%C3%BCeta%20postiza
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that holds something in place by entering a notch or cavity. 1, record 3, English, - latch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Latch type hooks shall be used unless the use of the latch increases the hazard. 1, record 3, English, - latch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Levage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- linguet 1, record 3, French, linguet
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- clavette 1, record 3, French, clavette
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dispositif de sécurité placé sur un crochet de levage s'opposant au décrochage accidentel des fardeaux. [...] tout crochet de sécurité s'opposant au décrochage soit par sa forme soit par l'adjonction d'un dispositif de sécurité linguet ou autre. 1, record 3, French, - linguet
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Slabs and Floor Surfacing (Building Elements)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- spline 1, record 4, English, spline
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A loose tongue between two pieces of heavy subflooring used in place of a tongue-and-groove joint. 2, record 4, English, - spline
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Dallages et chapes (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- clavette
1, record 4, French, clavette
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fausse-languette 1, record 4, French, fausse%2Dlanguette
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enlosado y revestimiento de pisos (Elementos de edificios)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- lengüeta falsa
1, record 4, Spanish, leng%C3%BCeta%20falsa
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- lengüeta postiza 1, record 4, Spanish, leng%C3%BCeta%20postiza
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-09-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Iron and Steel
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- attaching wedge 1, record 5, English, attaching%20wedge
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sidérurgie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- clavette
1, record 5, French, clavette
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-11-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cotter key 1, record 6, English, cotter%20key
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- clavette 1, record 6, French, clavette
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-05-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wedge
1, record 7, English, wedge
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wedge shaped device found on many percussion, and a few modern firearms. It holds the barrel assembly to the frame or stock, e.g. Colt 1851 Navy revolver and Steyr M1912 pistol. 1, record 7, English, - wedge
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 7, English, - wedge
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- clavette
1, record 7, French, clavette
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif en forme de coin utilisé sur plusieurs armes à feu à percussion et sur quelques armes à feu modernes. Il sert à retenir l'ensemble canon à la carcasse ou à la monture, e.g. le revolver Colt 1851 Navy et le pistolet Steyr M1912. 1, record 7, French, - clavette
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 7, French, - clavette
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1988-09-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- retainer lock 1, record 8, English, retainer%20lock
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- keeper 1, record 8, English, keeper
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the upper end rests against a flat washer, or spring retainer, which is attached to the valve stem by a -- (also called a keeper). 1, record 8, English, - retainer%20lock
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- clavette 1, record 8, French, clavette
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
un ressort, qui prend appui d'un côté sur le bloc-cylindres (soupapes latérales) ou sur la culasse (soupapes en tête) et, de l'autre, sur une coupelle ou rondelle maintenue par la -- 1, record 8, French, - clavette
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1988-05-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- feather key 1, record 9, English, feather%20key
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- spline key 1, record 9, English, spline%20key
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- clavette
1, record 9, French, clavette
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
petite cheville plate que l'on passe dans l'ouverture d'un boulon, d'une grosse cheville pour l'immobiliser. 1, record 9, French, - clavette
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1985-04-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
- Mechanics
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 mechanical joint having a series of parallel keys formed integrally with a shaft arm mating with corresponding grooves in a hub or fitting. 1, record 10, English, - spline
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
- Mécanique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- clef de joint
1, record 10, French, clef%20de%20joint
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- clavette 1, record 10, French, clavette
feminine noun
- tenon libre 1, record 10, French, tenon%20libre
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1984-03-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 11, Main entry term, English
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- clavette
1, record 11, French, clavette
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- traverse 1, record 11, French, traverse
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1982-02-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- locking key
1, record 12, English, locking%20key
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- clavette
1, record 12, French, clavette
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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