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SNAP LOCK [3 records]

Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Locks and Locksmithing
OBS

spring lock: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Serrurerie
DEF

Serrure munie d'un pêne dont l'extrémité, taillée en biseau, est maintenue saillante par un ressort, et qui peut fonctionner sans clé.

OBS

bec-de-cane : Ce terme peut aussi désigner un type de poignée.

OBS

serrure à ressort : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Key term(s)
  • bec-de-canne

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cerrajería
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Record 2 1994-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Purses, Wallets and Similar Articles
  • Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
DEF

a lock shutting with a catch or snap.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sacs, portefeuilles et articles similaires
  • Maroquinerie et malleterie
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
DEF

Petite serrure de sac de voyage, de coffre, etc., qui se ferme toute seule lorsqu'on rapproche les deux côtés du sac ou qu'on abaisse le couvercle sur le coffre.

Spanish

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Record 3 1978-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Iron and Steel
DEF

type of seam for assembling metal components.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sidérurgie
OBS

Renseignement fourni par la section technique centrale.

Spanish

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