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Record 1 1994-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveying Instruments
  • Writing Instruments
DEF

keel: A colored marking chalk or crayon used by engineers and surveyors.

CONT

Ideal for marking almost any surface (stone, steel, concrete, glass, marble, wet or dry lumber), these lumber crayons leave a long-lasting, vivid mark.

CONT

Lumber crayon (keel) or felt markers are used to show station and s/s (slope stake).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments d'arpentage
  • Instruments d'écriture
DEF

Crayon idéal pour écrire sur la plupart des matériaux tels la pierre, l'acier, le béton, le verre, le marbre, le bois sec ou humide; il laisse une marque durable et vive.

Spanish

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