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base moulding [3 records]

Record 1 2011-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Walls and Partitions
DEF

a board situated at or forming the base of something, ... specif.: a protecting or finish molding of board or other material covering the joint of a wall and the adjoining floor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Murs et cloisons
DEF

Bande plate qui règne au pied d'un bâtiment, d'un mur d'appartement, d'un lambris.

CONT

Les plinthes sont des planchettes, pleines ou creuses, qui ceinturent la pièce à la partie inférieure des murs pour les protéger contre les chocs.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Paredes y mamparas
DEF

Tabla que se coloca en una pared al encontrarse ésta con el suelo.

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Record 2 2003-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Building Elements

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments du bâtiment

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos de edificios
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Record 3 2003-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Walls and Partitions
DEF

In carpentry, the moulding at the top of a baseboard.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Murs et cloisons

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Paredes y mamparas
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