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FUSEE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fusee
1, record 1, English, fusee
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fuzee 2, record 1, English, fuzee
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pyrotechnic device used primarily as a danger signal. 3, record 1, English, - fusee
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a full set of flagging signals shall include at least (a) a red flag on a staff; (b) a white light; (c) torpedoes; and (d) fusees. 4, record 1, English, - fusee
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It burns red and is supplied in either five or ten minute burning time. 3, record 1, English, - fusee
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- torche
1, record 1, French, torche
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] un nécessaire à signalisation doit comprendre au moins a) un drapeau rouge avec bâton; b) un feu blanc; c) des pétards; et d) des torches. 2, record 1, French, - torche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-09-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
- Horse Husbandry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- splint
1, record 2, English, splint
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The inflammation of the interosseous ligament between the small and large metacarpal bones of horses and an accompanying periostitis and exostosis production on the small metacarpal bone. 3, record 2, English, - splint
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The metatarsal bones are similarly but less frequently involved. Lameness is apparent during the development of the splints and is most noticeable after working. Subsequently the soreness disappears but the enlargement can be palpated, and seen in the worst cases. 3, record 2, English, - splint
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- suros
1, record 2, French, suros
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exostose du métacarpien ou du métatarsien, due à une périostose; la boiterie est généralement assez faible et de peu de durée. 2, record 2, French, - suros
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades de los animales
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sobrecaña
1, record 2, Spanish, sobreca%C3%B1a
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-08-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Demolition (Military)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- match fusee
1, record 3, English, match%20fusee
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large-headed match which burns slowly with a high temperature and which cannot be extinguished by the wind. It is used to light safety fuse if no igniters are available. 3, record 3, English, - match%20fusee
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Destruction (Militaire)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- allumette-tison
1, record 3, French, allumette%2Dtison
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Allumette à gros bout, qui brûle lentement, à une haute température, qui ne s'éteint pas au vent et qui sert à allumer une mèche lente faute d'allumeur. 2, record 3, French, - allumette%2Dtison
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
allumette-tison : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre; terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des Munitions. 3, record 3, French, - allumette%2Dtison
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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