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back face [3 records]

Record 1 2012-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

That facet of an object that is not facing the observer's eye.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
DEF

Face arrière de l'extrémité de la dent d'une lame de scie, qui aboutit d'un côté à la pointe de la dent et de l'autre au creux de la dent.

Spanish

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Record 3 2012-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools
  • Industrial Tools and Equipment
CONT

The lower angle of the tooth back means it isn't digging down (as much) on the return stroke, and is thus freer to flop around in the existing kerf and dig into the sides.

Key term(s)
  • back face

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
  • Outillage industriel
DEF

Bord arrière de la dent d'une lame de scie (sciage en long) situé entre la face de dépouille et le creux de la dent.

Key term(s)
  • dos d'une dent

Spanish

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