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espalier [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
- Flowers and Ornamentals (Horticulture)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- espalier
1, record 1, English, espalier
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tree or other plant trained to grow flat against a support (such as a trellis or wall.) 2, record 1, English, - espalier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Decorative or space-saving espaliers use metal, wire, or wooden frames to create ornamental shapes for shrubbery or to train tree-growth on trellises, on stone, brick, or glass walls, or on fences. 2, record 1, English, - espalier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term also denotes the trellis or other support on which such trees or plants are trained, as well as the method or technique itself. 2, record 1, English, - espalier
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
- Floriculture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- espalier
1, record 1, French, espalier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne d'arbres, notamment fruitiers, disposés dans un plan vertical contre un mur, toutes les branches étant palissées. 1, record 1, French, - espalier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[extension de sens] Le mur lui-même contre lequel les arbres sont disposés. 1, record 1, French, - espalier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En espalier, se dit d'un arbre, en particulier d'un arbre fruitier, palissé contre un mur. 1, record 1, French, - espalier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
(taille en espalier) Elle consiste à tailler et à former un arbuste ou un arbre pour le faire pousser à plat contre un mur, un treillage ou une clôture. Les branches sont soigneusement orientées et guidées de manière à se développer selon le motif choisi par le jardinier. [...] Les caractéristiques essentielles de cette technique sont dues au fait que les plantes croissent dans un seul plan et qu'il leur faut un support. 2, record 1, French, - espalier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-05-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trellis
1, record 2, English, trellis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- espalier 2, record 2, English, espalier
correct, see observation, specific
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A framework, usually constructed of used or metal slats that are woven alternately under and over, leaving square or diamond-shaped spaces, which is used as a screen or as a support for climbing plants and trained trees. 3, record 2, English, - trellis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Above definition based on sources a and b. 3, record 2, English, - trellis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
espalier: Such a frame used to support and train flowers, vines, bushes, or small trees may be called an espalier. 2, record 2, English, - trellis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Do not translate by the French word "treillis", which corresponds to the English term "lattice" (see record). 4, record 2, English, - trellis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- treillage
1, record 2, French, treillage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] assemblage de lattes de bois, sciées ou fendues, et entrecroisées, formant ainsi un ensemble de mailles plus ou moins grandes, pouvant servir d'écran, soutenir un végétal ou faire les deux en même temps, qu'on trouve en appui sur un mur ou dressé en "clôture". 2, record 2, French, - treillage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La définition ci-dessus est le résultat d'une combinaison des définitions provenant des sources d et e. 2, record 2, French, - treillage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les treillages ont pour but de surhausser un mur trop bas ou masquer la vue, là où les conditions ne permettent pas une plantation en rideau parce que le soleil et la lumière manquent, ou encore parce que les distances légales d'implantation des végétaux réduiraient la surface du jardin. Le treillage est bien la solution presque unique pour habiller les murs des cours-jardins encastrées au milieu des immeubles urbains. 3, record 2, French, - treillage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec le terme français "treillis", qui correspond au terme anglais "lattice" (voir fiche). 4, record 2, French, - treillage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura paisajista
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- enrejado
1, record 2, Spanish, enrejado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- espaldera 1, record 2, Spanish, espaldera
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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