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headset [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- headset
1, record 1, English, headset
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The headset is made up of two eartubes, the yoke and the eartips. 2, record 1, English, - headset
Record 1, Key term(s)
- head set
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lyre
1, record 1, French, lyre
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La lyre est la partie métallique du stéthoscope sur laquelle se fixe la tubulure, elle est constituée des deux embouts auriculaires, des tubes auriculaires et du ressort de la lyre. Ce ressort permet de maintenir le stéthoscope fixé sur les oreilles. 2, record 1, French, - lyre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- headset
1, record 2, English, headset
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
headset: an item in the "Telecommunication Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 2, English, - headset
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- casque d'écoute
1, record 2, French, casque%20d%27%C3%A9coute
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
casque d'écoute : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de télécommunication» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 2, French, - casque%20d%27%C3%A9coute
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- headset
1, record 3, English, headset
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- head-set 2, record 3, English, head%2Dset
correct
- radio headset 3, record 3, English, radio%20headset
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An attachment for holding an earphone and transmitter in place at one's head. 1, record 3, English, - headset
Record 3, Key term(s)
- radio head-set
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- casque d'écoute
1, record 3, French, casque%20d%27%C3%A9coute
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- casque radio 2, record 3, French, casque%20radio
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le casque d'écoute est un appareil qui tend à remplacer les haut-parleurs, surtout quand nous voulons écouter une œuvre dans un milieu un peu trop bruyant [...] 3, record 3, French, - casque%20d%27%C3%A9coute
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
casque d'écoute : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 3, French, - casque%20d%27%C3%A9coute
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-11-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telephones
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- headphone
1, record 4, English, headphone
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- headset 2, record 4, English, headset
correct
- earphone 3, record 4, English, earphone
avoid, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Earphones or headsets ... operate on the principle of a vibrating ... diaphragm attracted or repelled by a small electromagnet in the earpiece. 4, record 4, English, - headphone
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
earphone: this term specifically refers to the part of the headphone that goes into or on the ears. 5, record 4, English, - headphone
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
headphone; earphone: terms usually used in the plural. 5, record 4, English, - headphone
Record 4, Key term(s)
- earphones
- headphones
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Téléphones
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- casque téléphonique
1, record 4, French, casque%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- casque d'écoute 2, record 4, French, casque%20d%27%C3%A9coute
correct, masculine noun
- écouteur téléphonique 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9couteur%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écouteur téléphonique : ce terme réfère spécifiquement à la partie du casque qui est placée sur ou dans les oreilles. 3, record 4, French, - casque%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teléfonos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- auricular
1, record 4, Spanish, auricular
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-06-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- headphones
1, record 5, English, headphones
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- headset 2, record 5, English, headset
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A further refinement is the addition for each student of headphones plugged into the tape recorder, or recorders, or into a single or multiple jack box attached to these. 3, record 5, English, - headphones
Record 5, Key term(s)
- headphone
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- casque d'écoute
1, record 5, French, casque%20d%27%C3%A9coute
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système récepteur composé de deux écouteurs reliés par un serre-tête, raccordé à une source sonore. 2, record 5, French, - casque%20d%27%C3%A9coute
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] ces matériels électroniques sont des magnétophones, équipés d'un casque d'écoute et d'un microphone [incorporés dans des pupitres individuels, placés dans des cabines insonorisées]. 3, record 5, French, - casque%20d%27%C3%A9coute
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electroacústica
- Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- auricular
1, record 5, Spanish, auricular
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-02-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- headset 1, record 6, English, headset
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- steering head 2, record 6, English, steering%20head
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A component consisting of two sets of bearing racks and ball bearings, attached to the fork, and at either end and inside of the head tube. Responsible for the smooth turning of the steering mechanism. 3, record 6, English, - headset
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The headset has an arrangement of cups and races at the bottom of the fork tube (that is, right at the crown of the fork) and another at the top of the fork tube. It is the lower cup and races that are fixed in a headset, while the uppermost cup is an adjustable race. 4, record 6, English, - headset
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The headset has two sets of bearings, at top and bottom, so the fork can move and you can steer. 2, record 6, English, - headset
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The headset, sometimes called the steering head, holds the fork tube in the head tube. 2, record 6, English, - headset
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- jeu de direction
1, record 6, French, jeu%20de%20direction
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- raccord de direction 2, record 6, French, raccord%20de%20direction
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Il relie la fourche avant au tube de direction, donc au cadre. Il se compose d'une couronne et cuvettes en acier dans lesquelles sont enfermées les billes de roulement du pivot de direction. Deux roulements à billes assurent la rotation de la direction. 3, record 6, French, - jeu%20de%20direction
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le jeu de direction encaisse tous les chocs de la route. 4, record 6, French, - jeu%20de%20direction
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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