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Record 1 2018-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
  • Hand Tools
  • Metal Fasteners
CONT

Do not overtighten the screw; this could damage the water valve assembly.

Key term(s)
  • over-tighten

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
  • Outillage à main
  • Clouterie et visserie
CONT

Attention à ne pas trop serrer la vis, cela pourrait endommager le module du robinet d'adduction d'eau.

Spanish

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