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curved needle [2 records]

Record 1 2000-05-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Needle Embroidery
  • Embroidery Notions
CONT

Curved needles (sizes 1 1/2 [inches] - 3 [inches]) are intended for use on upholstery, braided rugs, or lampshades - anywhere that a straight needle would be awkward. Some curved needles are double-pointed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Broderie à l'aiguille
  • Articles et accessoires de broderie
CONT

Aiguilles courbes à tapisserie. (1 1/2 à 3). Servent à coudre tapis tressés, abat-jour, tapisseries d'ameublement, tout ce qu'une aiguille droite effectue difficilement. Certaines ont des pointes aux deux bouts.

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
CONT

[Hagedorn's needle is] a curved surgical needle with two cutting edges and a sharp point that was formerly used for suturing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux
CONT

Les aiguilles seront, suivant leur destination, droites ou courbes (...). L'aiguille courbe est reine et sa courbure doit être choisie afin qu'elle épouse la direction idéale à donner au fil de suture au lieu considéré.

Spanish

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