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LISIERE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
- Plastic Arts (General)
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- selvedge
1, record 1, English, selvedge
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The original woven edge of a piece of fabric where the weft threads return over the warp threads. 1, record 1, English, - selvedge
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A selvedge usually is a tightly woven "finished" edge. 1, record 1, English, - selvedge
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
- Arts plastiques (Généralités)
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lisière
1, record 1, French, lisi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bordure d'origine d'une pièce d'étoffe, dans laquelle les fils de trame passent par-dessus les fils de chaîne. 1, record 1, French, - lisi%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le tissage de la lisière est généralement serré et très soigné. 1, record 1, French, - lisi%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Knitting Techniques - Various
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- selvedge
1, record 2, English, selvedge
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A secure edge of a knitted fabric formed by a wale of selvedge stitches. 1, record 2, English, - selvedge
Record 2, Key term(s)
- selvage
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Techniques de tricot diverses
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lisière
1, record 2, French, lisi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bord ferme du tricot formé par une colonne de mailles de lisière. 1, record 2, French, - lisi%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tejidos de punto y tejidos extensibles
- Diferentes técnicas de tejido
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- orillo
1, record 2, Spanish, orillo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Orilla o borde longitudinal del paño. 2, record 2, Spanish, - orillo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Exterior Covering Materials
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- selvage
1, record 3, English, selvage
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- selvedge 2, record 3, English, selvedge
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The unsurfaced strip along a sheet or roll roofing which forms the underportion at the lap in the application of the roof covering. 3, record 3, English, - selvage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selvage is the non-exposed, granule-free area on rolled roofing. Designed for nail placement and sealant. 4, record 3, English, - selvage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
selvage; selvedge: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 3, English, - selvage
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Revêtements extérieurs
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bordure
1, record 3, French, bordure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- lisière 2, record 3, French, lisi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- bordure de recouvrement 3, record 3, French, bordure%20de%20recouvrement
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'un matériau à surfaçage minéral où le surfaçage a été omis pour permettre une meilleure adhérence avec la feuille de recouvrement. 4, record 3, French, - bordure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bordure : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 3, French, - bordure
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-04-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ship Maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- selvedge 1, record 4, English, selvedge
- selvage 1, record 4, English, selvage
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Entretien des navires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lis
1, record 4, French, lis
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- lisière 1, record 4, French, lisi%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bord de chaque laize ou bande de toile d'une voile. 1, record 4, French, - lis
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mantenimiento de los buques
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- orilla
1, record 4, Spanish, orilla
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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