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FROTTOIR [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
- bandstick
1, record 1, English, bandstick
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bandstick: an item in the "Printing Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 1, English, - bandstick
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- frottoir
1, record 1, French, frottoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frottoir : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement d'impression» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 1, French, - frottoir
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-03-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Smoker's Articles
- Camping and Caravanning
- Fires and Explosions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- striker pad
1, record 2, English, striker%20pad
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- striking pad 2, record 2, English, striking%20pad
proposal
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Firecraft ... Matches. Make sure these matches are waterproof. Also, store them in a waterproof container along with a dependable striker pad. 1, record 2, English, - striker%20pad
Record 2, Key term(s)
- match striker
- light striker
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Articles de fumeur
- Camping et caravaning
- Feux et explosions
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- grattoir
1, record 2, French, grattoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- frottoir 2, record 2, French, frottoir
correct, masculine noun
- frottoir à allumettes 1, record 2, French, frottoir%20%C3%A0%20allumettes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enduit sur lequel on enflamme une allumette. 1, record 2, French, - grattoir
Record 2, Key term(s)
- frottoir à allumette
- grattoir à allumettes
- grattoir à allumette
- frotte-allumette
- gratte-allumette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-01-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Design
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sanding pad
1, record 3, English, sanding%20pad
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sanding block 2, record 3, English, sanding%20block
correct
- sandpaper block 3, record 3, English, sandpaper%20block
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A mechanical drawing pencil can be sharpened like a wooden drawing pencil by means of a sanding pad ... 1, record 3, English, - sanding%20pad
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Especially useful for sharpening compass lead, this is one of the simplest devices used for sharpening. Sandpaper stapled to a wooden paddle is called a sandpaper, or sanding block. 2, record 3, English, - sanding%20pad
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
A sandpaper block or file may also be used to keep sharp points on drafting pencils. 4, record 3, English, - sanding%20pad
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dessin industriel
- Dessin architectural et instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- frottoir
1, record 3, French, frottoir
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument utilisé en dessin composé d'un bloc de bois auquel on a fixé un papier abrasif et servant à affûter les mines de crayon. 1, record 3, French, - frottoir
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-01-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Towels and Cloths
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cleaning cloth 1, record 4, English, cleaning%20cloth
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Serviettes et torchons
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- torchon
1, record 4, French, torchon
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- frottoir 2, record 4, French, frottoir
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1991-11-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- friction block 1, record 5, English, friction%20block
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- frottoir
1, record 5, French, frottoir
masculine 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 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Jewellery
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- striker 1, record 6, English, striker
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- frottoir
1, record 6, French, frottoir
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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