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BRAIDING [4 records]

Record 1 2021-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial Fishing
PHR

hand braiding

PHR

braiding of netting, braiding of net webbing

Key term(s)
  • braiding of net

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pêche commerciale
DEF

Méthode manuelle ou mécanique, qui permet la confection de mailles avec du fil de nature et de grosseur déterminées par les caractéristiques de l'alèze.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pesca comercial
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Record 2 1997-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Clothing (Military)
DEF

Russian braid: Narrow, flat, decorative braid. Same as soutache.

DEF

Soutache: Narrow, flat, decorative braid.

CONT

Imperial German Shoulder Straps 1910-1918 ... The purpose of this article is to briefly describe the shoulder straps or epaulets of the Imperial German enlisted infantry of World War I. It is important to distinguish between shoulder straps, epaulets and shoulder boards. Shoulder straps and epaulets are basically the same thing - a strap fabric with some form of regimental or corps insignia embroidered on it ... Boards are the epaulets reserved for officers and while serving the fame function as shoulder straps (regimental or corps distinction), are made of silver or gold) Russian braid or tape with some form of ram; distinction on it ... The correct name for these types of shoulder boards Achselstuck.

Key term(s)
  • braiding

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Habillement (Militaire)
CONT

Tresse de galon [...]. Ouvrage de passementerie (tresse ou galon) servant d'ornement distinctif sur les uniformes, les képis [...].

Spanish

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Record 3 1997-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A fabric construction in which three or more yarns from a single source are interlaced diagonally and lengthwise (just as in braiding hair). There are two forms, flat and tubular. Both yield a fabric that is narrow and flexible.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Action de tresser.

CONT

Le tressage est réalisé par l'entrelacement de trois ou plusieurs fils pour obtenir une tresse ou une corde. Il existe deux sortes de tressages : plat et tubulaire.

Spanish

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Record 4 1986-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hair Styling
  • Baskets and Basketmaking
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
OBS

From the verb "braid, -ed, -ing": To form (three or more strands) into a cord or ribbon by repeatedly crossing a left and then a right strand over a central strand and under an opposite strand.

OBS

From the verb "plait, -ed, -ing": To interweave the strands or locks of.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Coiffure
  • Vannerie
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
DEF

nattage : Action de natter; état de ce qui est natté.

DEF

tressage : Action de tresser; manière dont un objet est tressé.

OBS

natter : Entrelacer des mèches de cheveux, la crinière d'un cheval, des fils de soie, de laine, etc. SYN. : tresser.

OBS

tresser : Entrelacer des brins, des fils, des cheveux, etc., pour en faire une tresse.

CONT

nattage ou tressage de la crinière et de la queue d'un cheval.

Spanish

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