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HALF-ROUND SLEEPER [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wood Products
  • Structural Framework
DEF

An economical crosstie made from barked half-round timber, little or no hewing being done on the rounded surface.

OBS

half-round sleeper: term used in the Commonwealth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Produits du bois
  • Charpentes
DEF

Traverse constituée de bois demi-rond écorcé mais dont la face ronde est non équarrie ou à peine équarrie.

Spanish

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