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Hardware > Ferrules

Preferred term

Ferrules  

Definition

  • Rings or bands, usually of metal, serving as fittings, adapters or holders, as for example holding the bristles of a brush to the handle, or affixed to the body of a silver article for inserting a handle of another material, or on the handle of a utensil or tool into which is fitted the rest of the utensil or tool, or a plumbing fitting providing access to the pipe for maintenance [AAT]

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Notation

  • 120510

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-R2RBH72S-9

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