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breakline [3 records]

Record 1 2016-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cartography
DEF

A line in a TIN [triangulated irregular network] that represents a distinct interruption in the slope of a surface, such as a ridge, road, or stream.

Key term(s)
  • break line

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cartographie
CONT

Le MNT [modèle numérique de terrain] calculé est un objet associatif et dynamique représentant le terrain naturel. Toute modification des points ou des lignes de rupture régénère automatiquement le calcul du MNT et le dessin des courbes de niveau.

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Track and Field
OBS

Technique/tactics - track events.

Key term(s)
  • breakline

French

Domaine(s)
  • Athlétisme
OBS

Technique/tactique - courses et marche.

Spanish

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Record 3 1996-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Typesetting and Imagesetting
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
DEF

The last line of a paragraph. Quads are used to fill the space.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composition (Imprimerie)
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques
DEF

Ligne où le texte composé ne remplit pas la justification et qui se complète avec des cadrats (fins d'alinéas, par exemple).

Spanish

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