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ENCRASSER [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- become embedded in
1, record 1, English, become%20embedded%20in
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stripping: The physical process of removing fiber that is embedded in the clothing of a card. 2, record 1, English, - become%20embedded%20in
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- embourrer
1, record 1, French, embourrer
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- encrasser 2, record 1, French, encrasser
correct, verb
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Textile : Embourrer une carde, en remplir les intervalles laissés entre les pointes des garnitures métalliques de carde (en parlant des déchets produits lors du cardage). S'embourrer : Être embourré, être obstrué (en parlant des garnitures métalliques des cardes). 1, record 1, French, - embourrer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Débourrer : Enlever la bourre qui encrasse les garnitures de carde, en filature. 2, record 1, French, - embourrer
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-11-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Underwater Navigation Equipment
- Shipbuilding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- foul the ship's bottom
1, record 2, English, foul%20the%20ship%27s%20bottom
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de navigation sous-marine
- Constructions navales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- encrasser
1, record 2, French, encrasser
correct, verb
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 1986-11-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- foul
1, record 3, English, foul
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To become encrusted, clogged, or chocked with a foreign substance .... 2, record 3, English, - foul
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- encrasser
1, record 3, French, encrasser
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couvrir d'un dépôt (...) qui empêche le bon fonctionnement. 2, record 3, French, - encrasser
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
encrasser : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 3, French, - encrasser
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-08-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Climate-Control Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- foul
1, record 4, English, foul
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- foul the engine 1, record 4, English, foul%20the%20engine
correct, verb
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
They [gasoline impurities] also produce combustion residues and carbon deposits which foul the engine. 1, record 4, English, - foul
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Système de conditionnement de l'air (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- encrasser
1, record 4, French, encrasser
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-05-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- gum up
1, record 5, English, gum%20up
verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- encrasser 1, record 5, French, encrasser
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1982-11-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- choke
1, record 6, English, choke
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- obstruer 1, record 6, French, obstruer
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- encrasser 1, record 6, French, encrasser
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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