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metal point [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1998-08-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drawing
- Art Supplies
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- metal point
1, record 1, English, metal%20point
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small metal rod pointed at one end has been a drawing instrument since classical times ... and was used during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. 1, record 1, English, - metal%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It may be of lead, copper, silver, or gold. 1, record 1, English, - metal%20point
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dessin
- Matériel d'artistes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pointe de métal
1, record 1, French, pointe%20de%20m%C3%A9tal
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pointe d'or, d'argent, de cuivre ou de plomb, effilée, fixée dans un manche. La technique des pointes de métal est utilisée pendant tout le Moyen Age et jusqu'au XVIe siècle pour l'exécution de dessins précis. 1, record 1, French, - pointe%20de%20m%C3%A9tal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-09-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- teasel burr
1, record 2, English, teasel%20burr
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- teasel-burr 2, record 2, English, teasel%2Dburr
correct
- teazel burr 3, record 2, English, teazel%20burr
correct
- teazel-burr 4, record 2, English, teazel%2Dburr
correct
- teasel bur 2, record 2, English, teasel%20bur
correct
- teasel-bur 2, record 2, English, teasel%2Dbur
correct
- teasel 5, record 2, English, teasel
correct, noun
- teazel 5, record 2, English, teazel
correct, noun
- burr 2, record 2, English, burr
correct, noun
- bur 2, record 2, English, bur
correct, noun
- metallic teasel 2, record 2, English, metallic%20teasel
correct
- metallic teazel 4, record 2, English, metallic%20teazel
correct
- metal point 6, record 2, English, metal%20point
see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
teasel burr: A mechanical substitute for the natural teasel in cloth-working. Many contrivances have been made for substituting metallic teasels mounted in self-acting machines. 2, record 2, English, - teasel%20burr
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cotton flannelette is a heavy, soft material that is given a napped or brushed finish. Napping is a finishing process that raises the fibres of a fabric to the surface by means of revolving cylinders covered with metal points or teasel burrs. 7, record 2, English, - teasel%20burr
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
metal point: term generally used in the plural. 4, record 2, English, - teasel%20burr
Record 2, Key term(s)
- metal points
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chardon
1, record 2, French, chardon
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- chardon métallique 2, record 2, French, chardon%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, masculine noun
- chardon à gratter 3, record 2, French, chardon%20%C3%A0%20gratter
correct, masculine noun
- pointe métallique 2, record 2, French, pointe%20m%C3%A9tallique
see observation, feminine noun
- pointe en métal 4, record 2, French, pointe%20en%20m%C3%A9tal
see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Garniture composée de pointes métalliques, utilisées sur les laineuses, en place des chardons naturels. 2, record 2, French, - chardon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La flanelle de coton est un matériel dense et doux auquel est donné un fini gratté ou brossé. Le grattage est un procédé de finition qui soulève les fibres d'un tissu à la surface à l'aide de cylindres tournants recouverts de pointes en métal ou de roues à chardons. 4, record 2, French, - chardon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointe métallique; pointe en métal : termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 5, record 2, French, - chardon
Record 2, Key term(s)
- pointes métalliques
- pointes en métal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-06-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scaffolding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- metal point
1, record 3, English, metal%20point
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Échafaudage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pointe métallique
1, record 3, French, pointe%20m%C3%A9tallique
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-08-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Drawing
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- metal point
1, record 4, English, metal%20point
proposal
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Silver point: ... Any soft metal, such as copper, lead, platinum, and gold, can be used to draw lines on silver-point paper. 2, record 4, English, - metal%20point
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Dessin
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pointe de métal
1, record 4, French, pointe%20de%20m%C3%A9tal
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
la pierre noire [...] vient compléter les procédés à sec utilisés jusqu'au [XVe siècle], tels la pointe de métal et le fusain. 1, record 4, French, - pointe%20de%20m%C3%A9tal
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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