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STYLET [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stiletto
1, record 1, English, stiletto
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small dagger with a slender, tapering blade. 2, record 1, English, - stiletto
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes anciennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- stylet
1, record 1, French, stylet
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poignard à lame effilée et très pointue. 2, record 1, French, - stylet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-11-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
- Writing Instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stylus
1, record 2, English, stylus
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A stylus is an input device that looks and acts like a pen. Instead of drawing with ink, it sends a digital signal to a compatible touchscreen, which interprets the pressure as drawing on the screen. 2, record 2, English, - stylus
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
- Instruments d'écriture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- stylet
1, record 2, French, stylet
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif en forme de crayon qui permet de sélectionner, en le pointant, un élément affiché sur un écran tactile [...], mais aussi d'écrire ou de dessiner. 1, record 2, French, - stylet
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- stylus
1, record 3, English, stylus
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- needle 2, record 3, English, needle
correct, see observation
- reproducing stylus 3, record 3, English, reproducing%20stylus
correct, standardized
- reproducer stylus 4, record 3, English, reproducer%20stylus
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The portion of a phonograph pickup that follows the modulations of a record groove and transmits the resulting mechanical motions to the transducer element of the pickup for conversion to corresponding AF signals. 2, record 3, English, - stylus
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Needle" is more frequently used in general (nontechnical) contexts. 5, record 3, English, - stylus
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
reproducing stylus: term standardized by the USA Standard Institute (USAS). 5, record 3, English, - stylus
Record 3, Key term(s)
- pick-up stylus
- reproducing stylus tip
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pointe de lecture
1, record 3, French, pointe%20de%20lecture
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- stylet 2, record 3, French, stylet
correct, masculine noun
- pointe 2, record 3, French, pointe
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- aiguille 3, record 3, French, aiguille
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- aiguille de lecture 4, record 3, French, aiguille%20de%20lecture
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément de transmission mécanique dont la pointe suit la modulation d'un sillon enregistré et transmet les vibrations résultantes à l'élément transducteur de la tête de lecture. 5, record 3, French, - pointe%20de%20lecture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «pointe de lecture» s'applique aussi, dans le langage courant, à l'ensemble formé par la pointe de lecture et sa monture, et le terme «aiguille» est un «archaïsme». Dans des contextes plus étroits où il est question de la structure du stylet, «pointe» désigne plutôt son extrémité, et correspond au terme anglais «reproducing stylus tip» ou «stylus tip». 6, record 3, French, - pointe%20de%20lecture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pointe de lecture : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 6, record 3, French, - pointe%20de%20lecture
Record 3, Key term(s)
- pointe lectrice
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electroacústica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- aguja de lectura
1, record 3, Spanish, aguja%20de%20lectura
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-01-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- stylet
1, record 4, English, stylet
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A slender probe. 2, record 4, English, - stylet
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- stylet
1, record 4, French, stylet
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite tige métallique à pointe mousse, utilisée pour explorer un trajet fistuleux ou une plaie punctiforme. 2, record 4, French, - stylet
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental médico
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- estilete
1, record 4, Spanish, estilete
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sonda metálica fina para introducir a través de una aguja, sonda o catéter, con una pequeña dilatación olivar en uno de sus extremos. 2, record 4, Spanish, - estilete
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se utiliza con el fin de limpiar el interior de la sonda o para introducir en un catéter flexible, blando y darle rigidez. 2, record 4, Spanish, - estilete
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-06-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Graphics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- light pen
1, record 5, English, light%20pen
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- light pencil 2, record 5, English, light%20pencil
correct
- light stylus 3, record 5, English, light%20stylus
correct
- electronic stylus 4, record 5, English, electronic%20stylus
correct
- electronic light pen 5, record 5, English, electronic%20light%20pen
correct
- electronic pen 4, record 5, English, electronic%20pen
correct
- light gun 6, record 5, English, light%20gun
correct
- in-line gun 7, record 5, English, in%2Dline%20gun
correct
- light sensor 8, record 5, English, light%20sensor
correct
- pen 8, record 5, English, pen
correct
- photostylus 9, record 5, English, photostylus
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A light-sensitive pointing device that is used by pointing it at the display surface. 10, record 5, English, - light%20pen
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
light pen: term standardized by ISO and CSA. 11, record 5, English, - light%20pen
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
- Infographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- photostyle
1, record 5, French, photostyle
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- pointeur optique 2, record 5, French, pointeur%20optique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- crayon photosensible 3, record 5, French, crayon%20photosensible
correct, masculine noun
- crayon optique 4, record 5, French, crayon%20optique
correct, masculine noun
- stylet pointeur 5, record 5, French, stylet%20pointeur
correct, masculine noun
- stylo optique 6, record 5, French, stylo%20optique
correct, masculine noun
- stylet 7, record 5, French, stylet
correct, masculine noun
- crayon lecteur 7, record 5, French, crayon%20lecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de pointage photosensible que l'on utilise en le pointant vers la surface d'affichage. 8, record 5, French, - photostyle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
photostyle; pointeur optique : termes normalisés par l'ISO et la CSA. 9, record 5, French, - photostyle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
- Gráficos de computadora
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- lápiz fotosensible
1, record 5, Spanish, l%C3%A1piz%20fotosensible
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- lápiz luminoso 1, record 5, Spanish, l%C3%A1piz%20luminoso
correct, masculine noun
- lápiz óptico 1, record 5, Spanish, l%C3%A1piz%20%C3%B3ptico
correct, masculine noun
- marcador luminoso 1, record 5, Spanish, marcador%20luminoso
masculine noun
- pistola óptica 1, record 5, Spanish, pistola%20%C3%B3ptica
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo de ingreso de datos, para una pantalla de tubo de rayos catódicos (CRT), que registra la emisión de la luz en su punto de contacto con la pantalla. 2, record 5, Spanish, - l%C3%A1piz%20fotosensible
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
- Botany
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pugioniform
1, record 6, English, pugioniform
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- dagger-shaped. 2, record 6, English, dagger%2Dshaped%2E
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
- Botanique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pugioniforme
1, record 6, French, pugioniforme
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- en stylet 1, record 6, French, en%20stylet
correct
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En forme de poignard. 2, record 6, French, - pugioniforme
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Paleontología
- Botánica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- pugioniforme
1, record 6, Spanish, pugioniforme
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En forma de puñal. 1, record 6, Spanish, - pugioniforme
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-03-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- mousepen
1, record 7, English, mousepen
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mouse emulator/cursor controller. 1, record 7, English, - mousepen
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- stylet
1, record 7, French, stylet
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Émulateur souris/contrôleur curseur. 1, record 7, French, - stylet
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-01-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Art Supplies
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- X-Acto knife 1, record 8, English, X%2DActo%20knife
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- exacto knife 1, record 8, English, exacto%20knife
- artist knife 1, record 8, English, artist%20knife
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matériel d'artistes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- couteau japonais
1, record 8, French, couteau%20japonais
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- stylet 1, record 8, French, stylet
masculine noun
- couteau d'artiste 1, record 8, French, couteau%20d%27artiste
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1980-08-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- stylet 1, record 9, English, stylet
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The labium forms a deep trough in which is concealed a smaller bundle of long, tapering pale yellow feeding stylets that are collectively called the fascicle. 1, record 9, English, - stylet
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- stylet 1, record 9, French, stylet
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le labium a la forme d'un cylindre dans lequel se trouve un faisceau de longs stylets effilés, de couleur jaune pâle, dont l'ensemble porte le nom de fascicule. 1, record 9, French, - stylet
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1980-02-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Correction and Proofreading (Printing)
- Silk-Screen Printing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- morticing knife 1, record 10, English, morticing%20knife
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- mortising knife 1, record 10, English, mortising%20knife
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mortise (mortice) (...) to cut a hole in two layers of material and replace the undesired cutout piece with the desired cutout piece. The piece to be replaced may consist of one character, a line, a solid block of text, or a complete illustration. (...) A sharp knife is used to cut out both layers of paper. (...) The [desired cutout piece] is picked up with the point of the knife and placed in the cutout space. 2, record 10, English, - morticing%20knife
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Correction d'épreuves (Imprimerie)
- Sérigraphie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- stylet
1, record 10, French, stylet
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit couteau à lame aiguisée en rasoir, souvent cassable, dont on se sert surtout pour les découpes, notamment en sérigraphie. 1, record 10, French, - stylet
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Découpe: Action de découper une figure dans un support pour s'en servir comme pochoir ou cache, et résultat de cette action, l'élément découpé étant lui-même une découpe. 1, record 10, French, - stylet
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1977-08-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- caudal ramus
1, record 11, English, caudal%20ramus
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- cercus 1, record 11, English, cercus
correct
- cercopod 1, record 11, English, cercopod
correct
- caudal stylet 1, record 11, English, caudal%20stylet
correct
- stylet 1, record 11, English, stylet
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[It is a] single appendage of [the] terminal abdominal somite paired with another to form [a] caudal furca, both articulated with [the] telson [in crustaceans]; [it is] usually rodlike or bladelike, but [it] may be filamentous and multiarticular (caudal filament). 1, record 11, English, - caudal%20ramus
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- rame caudale
1, record 11, French, rame%20caudale
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les pièces brucales et les rames caudales sont vestigiales (...) 1, record 11, French, - rame%20caudale
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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