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PLAQUE CHEMINEE [1 record]

Record 1 2014-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chimneys (Building Elements)
DEF

A decorated cast-iron plate to fit into the back of an open fireplace.

DEF

The back lining ... of a fireplace ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cheminées (Éléments du bâtiment)
DEF

Feuille de métal plus ou moins épaisse et plus ou moins large qui est appuyée contre le mur du fond de la cheminée, appelé contrefeu.

CONT

La plaque de cheminée peut être unie ou ornée d'armoiries, de scènes historiques ou symboliques.

OBS

Pluriel : contre-feux.

OBS

Pluriel : contre-foyers.

Spanish

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