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TIRETTE [20 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- flagging
1, record 1, English, flagging
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pull the plunger back until blood appears. This is called flagging and it ensures that the needle is inside the vein before injecting. 1, record 1, English, - flagging
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tirette
1, record 1, French, tirette
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tirette consiste à faire remonter un tout petit peu de sang dans le corps de la pompe, dès que l'on a réussi à trouver la veine. 2, record 1, French, - tirette
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Scientific Research Facilities
- Chemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pull button
1, record 2, English, pull%20button
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - pull%20button
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Installations de recherche scientifique
- Chimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tirette
1, record 2, French, tirette
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - tirette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Petrochemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pull-chain
1, record 3, English, pull%2Dchain
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - pull%2Dchain
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Chimie du pétrole
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tirette
1, record 3, French, tirette
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - tirette
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-05-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- handle 1, record 4, English, handle
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CF 18 Landing Gear and Brake System Overview ... The aircraft is equipped with an emergency brake system, which uses normal system brakes, with independent hydraulic lines providing emergency hydraulic pressure to the brake valves. This system is activated by pulling the dual function emergency/parking brake handle straight out to the detent. 2, record 4, English, - handle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Emergency-parking brake handle. 3, record 4, English, - handle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tirette
1, record 4, French, tirette
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Système de freinage. 1, record 4, French, - tirette
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Tirette freins secours-parking. 1, record 4, French, - tirette
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-12-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Furniture Industries
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sliding leaf
1, record 5, English, sliding%20leaf
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a table or desk or a sliding leaf or top fitted to a chest of drawers and suitable for writing at ... 1, record 5, English, - sliding%20leaf
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du meuble
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tirette
1, record 5, French, tirette
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Planchette mobile adaptée à certains meubles. 2, record 5, French, - tirette
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-07-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- snag
1, record 6, English, snag
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
snag: A pulled thread in knits. It is in the wale direction in warp knits and in the course direction in weft knits. 2, record 6, English, - snag
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fil tiré
1, record 6, French, fil%20tir%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- tirette 1, record 6, French, tirette
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défaut dans un tricot caractérisé par une portion de fil extraite accidentellement lors du tricotage ou au porter de l'article. 1, record 6, French, - fil%20tir%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si l'un des fils d'une boucle de maille est retenu par une aspérité quelconque, toute traction opérée sur le tricot risque de le rompre et de produire une maille coulée et s'il ne rompt pas, a pour effet de ramener à une ligne droite les ondulations de la rangée de mailles correspondantes et de former ainsi un fil tiré ou une tirette. (Mémento de Technologie, Bonneterie, page 13). 1, record 6, French, - fil%20tir%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-05-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tugging 1, record 7, English, tugging
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics. 1, record 7, English, - tugging
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tirette
1, record 7, French, tirette
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique. 1, record 7, French, - tirette
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-10-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
- Forms Design
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- grasping margin
1, record 8, English, grasping%20margin
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The area on a paper that extends past the edge of the carbons in a form to allow the carbons to be conveniently removed. Usually the side opposite the fastener or stub side. 2, record 8, English, - grasping%20margin
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
- Imprimés et formules
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- marge de retrait
1, record 8, French, marge%20de%20retrait
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- tirette 2, record 8, French, tirette
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie sans carbone d'un jeu permettant le retrait facile du ou des carbones. 1, record 8, French, - marge%20de%20retrait
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-08-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- pull tab
1, record 9, English, pull%20tab
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- lift tab 2, record 9, English, lift%20tab
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tab with one end projecting, that allows the opening of a package or container when pulled. 3, record 9, English, - pull%20tab
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tirette
1, record 9, French, tirette
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif en forme de languette permettant d'ouvrir facilement un emballage sans recours à un outil spécial. 2, record 9, French, - tirette
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-01-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- draw line
1, record 10, English, draw%20line
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tirette
1, record 10, French, tirette
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil à l'aide duquel on déplace les rideaux dans un décor. 1, record 10, French, - tirette
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-09-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Clothing Accessories
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- pull
1, record 11, English, pull
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- tab pull 2, record 11, English, tab%20pull
correct
- pull tab 3, record 11, English, pull%20tab
correct
- tab 3, record 11, English, tab
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- tirette
1, record 11, French, tirette
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément fixé sur le curseur de la fermeture à glissière qui sert à déplacer le curseur sur la glissière. 2, record 11, French, - tirette
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1987-07-02
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Games and Toys (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- pullcord
1, record 12, English, pullcord
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Illustrated portable round device with pullcord to choose a voice. Several models in same series. 1, record 12, English, - pullcord
Record 12, Key term(s)
- pull cord
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- tirette
1, record 12, French, tirette
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Roulette portative illustrée avec tirette pour sélectionner une voix. Plusieurs modèles disponibles dans la même série. 1, record 12, French, - tirette
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-10-01
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- pull knob 1, record 13, English, pull%20knob
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- tirette
1, record 13, French, tirette
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 2, record 13, French, - tirette
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1982-10-04
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- pull knob 1, record 14, English, pull%20knob
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- pulling knob 1, record 14, English, pulling%20knob
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a knob to be pulled. 1, record 14, English, - pull%20knob
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- tirette 1, record 14, French, tirette
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
appareil sur lequel on tire pour provoquer le fonctionnement. 1, record 14, French, - tirette
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1981-09-03
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Clocks, Watches and Bells
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- setting lever
1, record 15, English, setting%20lever
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Horlogerie et sonnerie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- tirette
1, record 15, French, tirette
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1980-09-10
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- push-pull knob
1, record 16, English, push%2Dpull%20knob
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the temperature control selector and indicator has a push-pull knob, a bug pointer at the edge of the indicator face, a needle, and an indicator flag. 1, record 16, English, - push%2Dpull%20knob
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- tirette 1, record 16, French, tirette
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- bouton tirette 1, record 16, French, bouton%20tirette
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- pull-out button 1, record 17, English, pull%2Dout%20button
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- tirette 1, record 17, French, tirette
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Furniture Industries
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- pull out extension 1, record 18, English, pull%20out%20extension
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Industrie du meuble
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- tirette
1, record 18, French, tirette
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Control Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- pull rod 1, record 19, English, pull%20rod
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mechanically controlled chokes are operated by a -- on the dash. The -- is linked to the choke valve; when it is pulled out, the choke valve is closed. 1, record 19, English, - pull%20rod
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
- Dispositifs de commande (Véhicules automobiles)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- tirette 1, record 19, French, tirette
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
le volet de départ facilite la mise en marche à froid, le fonctionnement du ralenti à froid et la mise en action du moteur. Sa commande par -- a été étudiée 1, record 19, French, - tirette
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Facilities
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- pull button 1, record 20, English, pull%20button
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Installations (Téléphonie)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- bouton-tirette 1, record 20, French, bouton%2Dtirette
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- tirette 1, record 20, French, tirette
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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