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BACK FOLD [2 records]

Record 1 2010-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
OBS

backfold: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

Key term(s)
  • back-fold
  • back fold

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
CONT

Quand deux nappes [...] sont superposées, la nappe inférieure peut épouser la forme de la tête de la nappe supérieure qui se trouve ainsi «encapuchonnée» par un pli en retour [...]

OBS

pli en retour : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Sewing (General)
CONT

pleat: Three layers of fabric involving two folds or reversaIs of direction; the back fold may be replaced by a seam.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Couture (Généralités)
OBS

Pliure arrière d'un col de chemise par exemple.

Spanish

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