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SEAR [3 records]

Record 1 2006-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
  • Shooting (Sports)
DEF

Part of the firing mechanism, linked to the trigger, which retains the hammer, firing pin or striker in the cocked position until the trigger is pulled.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
  • Tir (Sports)
DEF

Pièce du mécanisme de mise de feu, reliée à la détente, retenant le chien, le percuteur ou la masse percutante à l'armé jusqu'à ce qu'on actionne la détente.

OBS

gâchette : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères; terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Armas ligeras
  • Tiro (Deportes)
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Record 2 1990-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
CONT

The canopy should be checked for sears, tears, and burns ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
OBS

Il s'agit d'une usure due a un dessèchement du tissu

Spanish

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Record 3 1989-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Culinary Techniques
DEF

To brown the outside of food - usually meat - over high heat in preparation for slower cooking later.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques culinaires
DEF

Incorporer rapidement un aliment dans un corps gras brûlant.

Spanish

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