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Record 1 2019-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wood Sawing
DEF

[Said of] boards produced by simply slicing the log from one end to the other ...

OBS

... this is the most common method of producing lumber.

OBS

Some authors use the terms "plain-sawn" and "plain-sawed" for hardwoods and "slash-grained" for softwoods.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciage du bois
DEF

[Se dit du bois] produit lorsque la grume est sciée d'un bout à l'autre [...]

OBS

[...] méthode de production de bois la plus courante.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aserradura de la madera
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