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DE-A-COUDRE [2 records]

Record 1 2010-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glasses (table setting)
DEF

A glass holding one shot (as of whiskey).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Verres (service de table)
DEF

Petit verre à boire.

OBS

Indique aussi son contenu.

OBS

Sens figuré et familier.

Key term(s)
  • dé-à-coudre

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing Notions
DEF

Made of metal or plastic, [a] protective cap [which] fits over a finger during handstitching, and aids in pushing the needle through unyielding fabric.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Articles et accessoires de couture
DEF

Petit cône de métal tronqué et fermé, qui, enfilé à l'extrémité du médius, permet de pousser l'aiguille sans se blesser.

Key term(s)
  • dé-à-coudre

Spanish

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