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hang by a thread [2 records]

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Record 1 1996-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Proverbs and Maxims
CONT

In your business field, competition is more and more acute and success often hangs by a thread.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Proverbes et dictons
CONT

Dans votre secteur d'activité, la compétition est de plus en plus dure et la réussite tient [...] à un fil.

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silk (Textiles)
DEF

A short light streak, in a dyed fabric, of similar thickness to that of the warp yarns.

OBS

This defect is caused by a partially detached warp yarn lying on the fabric surface, which inhibits the penetration of dye into the fabric beneath it.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soieries
DEF

Courte strie plus claire dans un tissu teint, de l'importance de celle de l'épaisseur d'un fil de chaîne.

OBS

Ce défaut et causé par un fil de chaîne flottant à la surface du tissu et empêchant la pénétration du colorant à cet endroit.

Spanish

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