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COMPAS POINTES SECHES [2 records]

Record 1 2023-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
DEF

A piece of equipment used for measuring or drawing lines and angles, consisting of two pieces of metal with pointed ends that are joined together at the top.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
DEF

Compas dont les deux branches se terminent par une extrémité effilée utilisé pour les reports de distance.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos científicos
DEF

Instrumento de delineante que se utiliza para transportar medidas.

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Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

divider: an item in the "Drafting Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

compas à pointes sèches : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de graphisme» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication».

Spanish

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