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FERMOIR [5 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
- clasp
1, record 1, English, clasp
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clasp: an item in the "Multiple Use Tools and Equipment for Materials" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 1, English, - clasp
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fermoir
1, record 1, French, fermoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fermoir : objet 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, - fermoir
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-10-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- clasp
1, record 2, English, clasp
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal fastener or lock on books to hold covers closed. 1, record 2, English, - clasp
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fermoir
1, record 2, French, fermoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-12-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
- Clothing Accessories
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- snap
1, record 3, English, snap
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- snap fastener 2, record 3, English, snap%20fastener
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A locking device used on bracelets and some necklaces. 3, record 3, English, - snap
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... a fastening closing with a snapping or clicking sound. 2, record 3, English, - snap
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
She took off her spectacles, and put them carefully into an old fish skin case with a snap to it. 2, record 3, English, - snap
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Rows of pearls, confined by a diamond snap, are beautiful ... 2, record 3, English, - snap
Record 3, Key term(s)
- snap-fastener
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fermoir
1, record 3, French, fermoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attache ou agrafe destinée à tenir fermé (un sac, un bijou, un livre...). 2, record 3, French, - fermoir
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-04-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- slide closing 1, record 4, English, slide%20closing
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fermoir
1, record 4, French, fermoir
masculine 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 1988-03-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- clasp
1, record 5, English, clasp
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An attachment used to connect the two ends of a neck chain or similar type of jewelry. 1, record 5, English, - clasp
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fermoir
1, record 5, French, fermoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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