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Record 1 1999-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stairs and Stairways
DEF

String of stair consisting of a notched board for supporting the treads and risers of a wooden strairway.

OBS

The term "bridgeboard" may be restricted to wooden stairway.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escaliers
DEF

Pièce d'appui taillée en dents de scie sur laquelle reposent les extrémités latérales des marches et des contremarches d'un escalier.

CONT

L'escalier peut être réalisé sur un limon central ou sur deux limons à crémaillère; c'est-à-dire découpés en partie supérieure selon le profil des marches et des contremarches.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Escaleras
DEF

Zanca construida de tal manera que los bordes de las huellas vuelan sobre una cremallera.

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