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VERROU CULASSE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-12-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems (Land Forces)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- breech lock
1, record 1, English, breech%20lock
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- breech-lock 2, record 1, English, breech%2Dlock
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] mechanism that locks closed the breech of breech-loading firearms and artillery. 2, record 1, English, - breech%20lock
Record 1, Key term(s)
- breechlock
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces terrestres)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- verrou de culasse
1, record 1, French, verrou%20de%20culasse
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composant assurant le blocage de la culasse lors du tir. 1, record 1, French, - verrou%20de%20culasse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
verrou de culasse : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 1, French, - verrou%20de%20culasse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bolt latch 1, record 2, English, bolt%20latch
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The bolt latch must be slid rearward before pulling the operating handle completely rearward in order to lock the slide assembly in the open position or release a shell from the magazine to be chambered. 2, record 2, English, - bolt%20latch
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- verrou de culasse
1, record 2, French, verrou%20de%20culasse
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le A5 comprend un verrou de culasse situé juste à l'avant du pontet. Cet ajout pratique permet de verrouiller la culasse vers l'arrière lorsque le magasin est déchargé et de libérer une munition hors du magasin lorsque la culasse est fermée pour rendre le chargement rapide. 2, record 2, French, - verrou%20de%20culasse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-03-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- breech bolt
1, record 3, English, breech%20bolt
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bolt 2, record 3, English, bolt
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Locking and cartridge head supporting mechanism of a firearm that operates in line with the axis of the bore. It generally indicates some rotary motion. 2, record 3, English, - breech%20bolt
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When no rotary motion is performed, closure is usually referred to as "breechblock". 2, record 3, English, - breech%20bolt
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Tir (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- verrou
1, record 3, French, verrou
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- culasse à verrou 1, record 3, French, culasse%20%C3%A0%20verrou
correct, feminine noun
- verrou de culasse 1, record 3, French, verrou%20de%20culasse
correct, masculine noun
- culasse mobile 1, record 3, French, culasse%20mobile
correct, feminine noun
- culasse 1, record 3, French, culasse
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mécanisme verrouillant soutenant le culot de la cartouche et fonctionnant en ligne avec l'axe du canon. 1, record 3, French, - verrou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme français implique automatiquement un mouvement rotatif. Lorsqu'il n'y a pas de mouvement rotatif, on désigne la fermeture par l'expression «bloc-culasse». 1, record 3, French, - verrou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
verrou : terme, définition et observation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 3, French, - verrou
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- obturador del cerrojo
1, record 3, Spanish, obturador%20del%20cerrojo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- obturador de la recámara 1, record 3, Spanish, obturador%20de%20la%20rec%C3%A1mara
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-01-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- locking block
1, record 4, English, locking%20block
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- locking bolt 1, record 4, English, locking%20bolt
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sliding part that locks the breech-block closed, e.g. Browning machine-guns. 1, record 4, English, - locking%20block
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- verrou de culasse
1, record 4, French, verrou%20de%20culasse
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce coulissante bloquant la culasse en position fermée, e.g. les mitrailleuses Browning. 2, record 4, French, - verrou%20de%20culasse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
verrou de culasse : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 1, record 4, French, - verrou%20de%20culasse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-04-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- locking bolt 1, record 5, English, locking%20bolt
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- verrou de fermeture
1, record 5, French, verrou%20de%20fermeture
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- verrou de culasse 1, record 5, French, verrou%20de%20culasse
masculine noun
- verrou à targette 2, record 5, French, verrou%20%C3%A0%20targette
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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