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PILE HEIGHT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-05-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pile height
1, record 1, English, pile%20height
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The length of extended tufts measured from the primary backing top surface to their tips. 2, record 1, English, - pile%20height
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deep pile height that's densely tufted, has a luxurious feel; however, pile height is really a matter of personal choice and does not, in itself, denote durability. 3, record 1, English, - pile%20height
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hauteur du velours
1, record 1, French, hauteur%20du%20velours
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Longueur des touffes tendues mesurée à partir de la surface d'endroit du premier dossier jusqu'au sommet des touffes. 1, record 1, French, - hauteur%20du%20velours
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] Les fils utilisés sont généralement très gros et la hauteur du velours est importante. 2, record 1, French, - hauteur%20du%20velours
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-02-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pile height
1, record 2, English, pile%20height
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
high-low pile: A pile construction characterized by the presence of two or more pile heights. High-low pile carpets sometimes combine looped and cut surface yarns. 1, record 2, English, - pile%20height
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- velours structuré
1, record 2, French, velours%20structur%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-02-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pile height
1, record 3, English, pile%20height
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The height of pile measured from the surface of the back to the top of the pile. 2, record 3, English, - pile%20height
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
high-low pile: A pile construction characterized by the presence of two or more pile heights. 3, record 3, English, - pile%20height
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hauteur de poils
1, record 3, French, hauteur%20de%20poils
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- hauteur du poil 1, record 3, French, hauteur%20du%20poil
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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