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GLAZIERS SPRIG [1 record]

Record 1 2016-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metal Fasteners
DEF

... small triangular-shaped piece of tin or zinc used for holding a pane of glass in a window sash.

CONT

Glazier's points (are) triangular or diamond-shaped points cut from sheet metal .... They are used by glaziers for holding window panes in place while putty is applied (and until it hardens and sets).

Key term(s)
  • glazing nail

French

Domaine(s)
  • Clouterie et visserie
DEF

Petite pièce triangulaire d'étain ou de zinc fixée à la feuillure du châssis pour aider à retenir le carreau en position.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Clavos y tornillos
DEF

Punta de metal de forma triangular o de diamante que se utiliza para sujetar los cristales antes de que se coloque la masilla o hasta que ésta endurezca.

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