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CABLE STITCH [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Knitting Techniques - Various
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cable stitch
1, record 1, English, cable%20stitch
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cable-stitch 2, record 1, English, cable%2Dstitch
correct
- cable knit 2, record 1, English, cable%20knit
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A knitting stitch in which small groups of plain wales are plaited with one another. Often it involves two groups of three wales each, or six needles. At regular operating intervals, the groups interchange their action of stitches or needles. 3, record 1, English, - cable%20stitch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Techniques de tricot diverses
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point de torsade
1, record 1, French, point%20de%20torsade
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- maille torsadée 2, record 1, French, maille%20torsad%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Torsade. Point aux aiguilles qui consiste à croiser des mailles par groupe de façon à obtenir un dessin en forme de torsade. 3, record 1, French, - point%20de%20torsade
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Needle Embroidery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cable stitch
1, record 2, English, cable%20stitch
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Two or more groups of adjacent wales that pass under and over one another to give a twisted-rope effect. 2, record 2, English, - cable%20stitch
Record 2, Key term(s)
- cable-stitch
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Broderie à l'aiguille
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point câblé
1, record 2, French, point%20c%C3%A2bl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-03-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Knitting Techniques - Various
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cable stitch
1, record 3, English, cable%20stitch
correct, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cable-stitch 2, record 3, English, cable%2Dstitch
correct
- cable knit 3, record 3, English, cable%20knit
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A knitting stitch in which small groups of plain wales are plaited with one another. Often it involves two groups of three wales each, or six needles. At regular operating intervals, the groups interchange their action of stitches or needles. 4, record 3, English, - cable%20stitch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cable knit tunic: A wonderfully soft cableknit in acrylic/mohair. Dry clean. 3, record 3, English, - cable%20stitch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Techniques de tricot diverses
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- point de torsade
1, record 3, French, point%20de%20torsade
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- maille torsadée 2, record 3, French, maille%20torsad%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Torsade. Point aux aiguilles qui consiste à croiser des mailles par groupe de façon à obtenir un dessin en forme de torsade. 3, record 3, French, - point%20de%20torsade
Record 3, Key term(s)
- torsade
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-03-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Knitting Techniques - Various
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cable stitch
1, record 4, English, cable%20stitch
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An arrangement of two or more groups of adjacent stitches that pass under and over one another to give a plaited-rope effect. 1, record 4, English, - cable%20stitch
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cable stitch fabric: term having a different meaning. 1, record 4, English, - cable%20stitch
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Techniques de tricot diverses
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- torsade
1, record 4, French, torsade
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble comprenant deux mailles adjacentes ou davantage qui passent au-dessous et au-dessus les unes des autres donnant l'effet de cordage câblé. 1, record 4, French, - torsade
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec tricot torsadé, tricot torsades. 1, record 4, French, - torsade
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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