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PITCH LINE [3 records]

Record 1 2017-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stairs and Stairways
OBS

A notional line connecting the nosings of successive steps taken on the walking line and which extends down to the landing at the bottom of the flight.

OBS

pitch line: term and definition standardized by the ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escaliers
OBS

Ligne imaginaire reliant les nez de marches successives, prise sur la ligne de foulée et s'étendant vers le bas jusqu'au palier inférieur.

OBS

ligne de pente : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 1996-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Processes - Various
DEF

An engraved line or mark on a press bed to indicate the exact position of the plate, thus eliminating the risk of damage to the plate by the press grippers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés d'impression divers
DEF

Ligne ou marque gravée sur le marbre d'une presse pour indiquer la position exacte de la plaque : au-delà de cette marque la plaque serait abîmée par les pinces de la presse.

Spanish

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Record 3 1996-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chutes, Spouts and Conveyors
OBS

Term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Convoyeurs et goulottes (Manutention)
OBS

Terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transportadores y canaletas (Manutención)
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