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TREAD RETURN [2 records]

Record 1 2012-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stairs and Stairways
DEF

In the building of stairs, the mitered, overhanging end of a tread outside the balusters.

OBS

Tread. The horizontal component of a step upon which one walks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escaliers
CONT

On décompte ensuite le retour du nez, puis l'épaisseur de la crémaillère.

OBS

Lorsque l'astragale (ou nez de marche) se prolonge sur le côté de la marche, on dit qu'il fait retour.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stairs and Stairways
  • Rough Carpentry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escaliers
  • Charpenterie

Spanish

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