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ARRIS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Materials
- Construction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- arris
1, record 1, English, arris
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sharp edge at the meeting of two surfaces at an angle with one another ... 2, record 1, English, - arris
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The brick is now buttered on the bottom and both side arrises, at its header end, ready for bedding. 3, record 1, English, - arris
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
- Construction
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arête
1, record 1, French, ar%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angle saillant formé par la rencontre et la jonction de deux plans. 1, record 1, French, - ar%C3%AAte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- arête
1, record 2, English, ar%C3%AAte
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- arris 2, record 2, English, arris
correct, see observation
- arridge 2, record 2, English, arridge
correct
- crib 2, record 2, English, crib
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sharp mountain ridge, often formed by the erosion of two adjoining cirques. 3, record 2, English, - ar%C3%AAte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On many mountain masses, cirque erosion has taken place from several sides, leaving a series of arêtes radiating from the summit; examples may be seen on the Matterhorn, Snowdon. 3, record 2, English, - ar%C3%AAte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arris: A term used in the English Lake District for "arête." 2, record 2, English, - ar%C3%AAte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
crib: A Welsh term for "arête." 2, record 2, English, - ar%C3%AAte
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arête
1, record 2, French, ar%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- crête aiguë 2, record 2, French, cr%C3%AAte%20aigu%C3%AB
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Arête d'une chaîne de montagnes, ligne d'intersection des deux versants. 1, record 2, French, - ar%C3%AAte
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1980-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Wood Sawing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Line of intersection of two adjacent sides of a piece. 1, record 3, English, - arris
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sciage du bois
Record 3, Main entry term, French
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ligne d'intersection de deux côtés longitudinaux voisins du bois scié. 1, record 3, French, - ar%C3%AAte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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