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ABOUTER [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Structural Framework
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- abut
1, record 1, English, abut
verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- butt 2, record 1, English, butt
correct, verb
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Charpentes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- abouter
1, record 1, French, abouter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'abord aboute à la surface verticale de l'édifice. 2, record 1, French, - abouter
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-04-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Typesetting and Imagesetting
- Layout (Graphic Arts)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- abut
1, record 2, English, abut
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To join two negatives, rules, lines, etc. at one end. 1, record 2, English, - abut
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The adjectival form is butted. 2, record 2, English, - abut
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Composition (Imprimerie)
- Maquette et mise en page
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- abouter
1, record 2, French, abouter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Joindre deux négatifs, filets, lignes, etc. bout à bout. 1, record 2, French, - abouter
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1982-09-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aluminum
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- butt
1, record 3, English, butt
verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aluminium
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- abouter 1, record 3, French, abouter
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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