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LAPPING [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Man-Made Construction Materials
- Plastic Materials
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lapping 1, record 1, English, lapping
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- overlay 1, record 1, English, overlay
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Arborite. 2, record 1, English, - lapping
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction artificiels
- Matières plastiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- recouvrement
1, record 1, French, recouvrement
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chevauchement 1, record 1, French, chevauchement
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Arborite. 2, record 1, French, - recouvrement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Paddle Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lapping
1, record 2, English, lapping
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The gentle lapping of summer waves upon the pebbly beach. 2, record 2, English, - lapping
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Lapping of water against a bank. 3, record 2, English, - lapping
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The gentle lapping of water on the shoreline breaks the quiet between each distant clap of thunder. 4, record 2, English, - lapping
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- clapotage
1, record 2, French, clapotage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- clapotis 2, record 2, French, clapotis
correct, masculine noun
- clapotement 1, record 2, French, clapotement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Légère agitation de l'eau, produisant un faible bruit. 1, record 2, French, - clapotage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
- Deportes de remo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- chapoteo
1, record 2, Spanish, chapoteo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El silencio de la oscuridad se puso aterrador, el silencio del cielo, porque escuchábamos a nuestro alrededor, vagamente, un susurro suave, infinito, el rumor sordo de la mar que subía y el monótono chapoteo de la corriente contra el barco. 2, record 2, Spanish, - chapoteo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La luna blanca y clara y el chapoteo del mar me arrullaban. 3, record 2, Spanish, - chapoteo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lapping
1, record 3, English, lapping
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The second step of crossworking in which the symmetry is re-established and the facets are smoothed. 2, record 3, English, - lapping
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crossworkers: establish the mains, crown and pavilion facets to specific angles and indices in two steps: 1. blocking the diamond ... 2. lapping the diamond by: re-establishing the symmetry of the initial 16 facets (excluding the table) to correct angles and indices; smoothing the facets, including: 8 pavilion mains; 8 crown mains; table. 3, record 3, English, - lapping
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lapping
1, record 3, French, lapping
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- rétablissement de la symétrie et polissage 2, record 3, French, r%C3%A9tablissement%20de%20la%20sym%C3%A9trie%20et%20polissage
proposal, masculine noun
- reprise 3, record 3, French, reprise
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Retouche de la taille des facettes pour rétablissement de leur symétrie et polissage final. 4, record 3, French, - lapping
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La remise en huit, le rétablissement de la symétrie et le polissage. 5, record 3, French, - lapping
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Accounting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lapping
1, record 4, English, lapping
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of fraudulently withholding cash receipts and covering up the current deficiency by depositing subsequent receipts. The process continues indefinitely until restitution is made or the stratagem is discovered or covered up by a fraudulent bookkeeping entry. 2, record 4, English, - lapping
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fraude par reports différés
1, record 4, French, fraude%20par%20reports%20diff%C3%A9r%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fraude qui consiste pour un employé malhonnête à s'approprier une partie des paiements reçus par son employeur et à dissimuler ce détournement de fonds en déposant des sommes reçues subséquemment. 1, record 4, French, - fraude%20par%20reports%20diff%C3%A9r%C3%A9s
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce procédé peut se continuer indéfiniment, du moins jusqu'à ce que la fraude soit découverte ou que l'employé malhonnête restitue la somme volée ou dissimule son vol au moyen d'une écriture portée frauduleusement au débit d'un compte de charges. 1, record 4, French, - fraude%20par%20reports%20diff%C3%A9r%C3%A9s
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contabilidad
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- encubrimiento
1, record 4, Spanish, encubrimiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- falsificación del libro de contabilidad 1, record 4, Spanish, falsificaci%C3%B3n%20del%20libro%20de%20contabilidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-10-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lapping 1, record 5, English, lapping
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rodage
1, record 5, French, rodage
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération ayant pour but de supprimer les faibles irrégularités de surface de la tranche de semiconducteur. 1, record 5, French, - rodage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le rodage suit le meulage des tranches. 1, record 5, French, - rodage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-03-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- lapping
1, record 6, English, lapping
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polishing of a metal surface such as the interior of a barrel by passing a tight-fitting, soft metal plug coated with a very fine abrasive substance and oil to remove rust, pitting or toolmarks. 1, record 6, English, - lapping
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 6, English, - lapping
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- rodage
1, record 6, French, rodage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polissage d'une surface métallique telle que l'âme d'un canon en y passant une cheville de métal doux très ajustée et enduite d'un abrasif très fin et d'huile afin d'éliminer la rouille, le piquage ou des marques d'usinage. 1, record 6, French, - rodage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 6, French, - rodage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-12-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Electric Cables
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- lapping
1, record 7, English, lapping
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Lapping Method: For stranded conductors larger than 0.0225 [square inches] (7/0.064) it is common practice to apply the rubber insulating-tapes on lapping machines which are fitted with a number of heads provided with revolving spindles on which the rolls of rubber tape are positioned. As the stranded conductor passes through the lapping machine, the revolving heads lap the rubber tapes spirally around the conductor .... 1, record 7, English, - lapping
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source of term and context: C. C. Barnes: Electric Cables. London: Pitman, 1964, pp. 116 and 126. 1, record 7, English, - lapping
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Câbles électriques
- Techniques industrielles
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- rubanage
1, record 7, French, rubanage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque les papiers sont préimprégnés, c'est-à-dire imprégnés avant le rubanage du câble, l'imprégnation est supprimée. 1, record 7, French, - rubanage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1981-07-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Finishing (Machine-Tooling)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- lapping
1, record 8, English, lapping
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polishing with a material such as cloth, lead, plastic, wood, iron, or copper having fine abrasive particles incorporated or rubbed into the surface. 1, record 8, English, - lapping
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Finition (Usinage)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- rodage
1, record 8, French, rodage
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération de finition superficielle exécutée à l'aide d'une poudre abrasive sur support métallique (fonte, laiton, cuivre, etc.) ou étendue sous forme de pâte ou encore véhiculée par un liquide. 1, record 8, French, - rodage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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