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FINISH STRING [2 records]

Record 1 2017-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stairs and Stairways
DEF

An outer string, usually of better material or finish than the rough-string which it covers [, that] may be part of the actual construction or [be] applied to the face of the supporting member.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escaliers
DEF

Parement rapporté sur un limon, du côté du jour de l'escalier.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Escaleras
DEF

En un escalera, aquella zanca que queda a la vista y que a veces es de material de calidad superior a la de la otra zanca.

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Record 2 2017-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Track and Field
  • Textile Industries
DEF

The ... string stretched across the track at chest height to mark the finishing point of a race.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Athlétisme
  • Industries du textile

Spanish

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