TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

patent block [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2005-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Machines and Equipment
DEF

[A sectional] metal block used as support for printing plates and provided with means to hold the plates in position on the press.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
OBS

Outre les traditionnels blocs de bois ou de métal, les imprimeurs ont utilisé des blocs mobiles, dits blocs à combinaison [...] Il s'agissait de pièces de dimensions variables et standardisées. Elles étaient assemblées en fonction de la surface du cliché, qui était fixé à l'aide de griffes spéciales.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: