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DECORATIVE FACE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-02-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Interior Covering Materials
- Earthenware
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- faïence tile
1, record 1, English, fa%C3%AFence%20tile
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ceramic tile which shows variations in the face, edges, and glaze characteristic of a handicrafted, nonmechanical, decorative appearance. 1, record 1, English, - fa%C3%AFence%20tile
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Revêtements intérieurs
- Faïences
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- carreau de faïence
1, record 1, French, carreau%20de%20fa%C3%AFence
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Habillages en produits céramiques] Mise en œuvre des carreaux de faïence. La faïence est utilisée comme revêtement des parois des salles d'eau, des cuisines et d'ouvrages souterrains [...] et pour habiller des tables de travail. 1, record 1, French, - carreau%20de%20fa%C3%AFence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-11-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plywood
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hardwood plywood
1, record 2, English, hardwood%20plywood
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hardwood plywood is distinguished from softwood plywood in that the former is generally used for decorative purposes and has a face ply of wood from a deciduous or broad-leaf tree. Hardwoods include such species as cherry, birch, beech, chestnut, hickory, maple, oak, walnut, gum, and poplar. 2, record 2, English, - hardwood%20plywood
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Contreplaqués
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contreplaqué de feuillus
1, record 2, French, contreplaqu%C3%A9%20de%20feuillus
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- contreplaqué en bois de feuillus 2, record 2, French, contreplaqu%C3%A9%20en%20bois%20de%20feuillus
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le contreplaqué de feuillus est généralement destiné à l'usage décoratif plutôt que structural. Les machines sont utilisées différemment et l'on emploie des résines différentes, surtout des résines urée-formol, les panneaux étant destinés à l'usage intérieur. 1, record 2, French, - contreplaqu%C3%A9%20de%20feuillus
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-01-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Reconstituted-Wood Products
- Interior Covering Materials
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- overlay
1, record 3, English, overlay
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sheet material, e. g. plastic, bonded to the surface of(mainly) panel products so as to provide a protective or decorative face, increased strength, or a base for painting. 2, record 3, English, - overlay
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[An] overlay [is a] layer of paper, plastic, film, metal foil, or other material bonded to one or both faces of a panel. 3, record 3, English, - overlay
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Bois reconstitués
- Revêtements intérieurs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- revêtement
1, record 3, French, rev%C3%AAtement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériau utilisé en feuilles ou en couches minces, par ex. papier ou plastique, pour recouvrir la surface des panneaux, les protéger, les décorer, accroître leur résistance ou constituer une base adéquate pour la peinture. 2, record 3, French, - rev%C3%AAtement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maderas reconstituidas
- Revestimientos para interiores
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- revestido
1, record 3, Spanish, revestido
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1989-03-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing Accessories
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- separating zipper
1, record 4, English, separating%20zipper
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- open-end zip fastener 2, record 4, English, open%2Dend%20zip%20fastener
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The separating zipper is open at both ends allowing the zipper to disconnect completely. It can be concealed beneath the seam folds or inserted as a decorative zipper where tape and teeth will show on the face of the garment. 3, record 4, English, - separating%20zipper
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fermeture à glissière séparable
1, record 4, French, fermeture%20%C3%A0%20glissi%C3%A8re%20s%C3%A9parable
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fermeture à glissière séparable. Fermeture dont les deux demi-chaînes peuvent se détacher totalement. Le système séparable est composé d'un tube qui s'introduit dans un boîtier. 1, record 4, French, - fermeture%20%C3%A0%20glissi%C3%A8re%20s%C3%A9parable
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-06-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- faced-slashed pocket
1, record 5, English, faced%2Dslashed%20pocket
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- faced placket 2, record 5, English, faced%20placket
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
faced-slashed placket : A clean-finished opening with no overlap which is produced by a facing turned to the face or inside of a garment. On sleeves and necklines where no seam is planned. On neck or sleeve openings that will close with a loop fastener or by ties. Where garment edges meet rather than lap. On lower hem edges of blouses, skirts, and shorts to allow ease or as a decorative design detail. 1, record 5, English, - faced%2Dslashed%20pocket
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- patte doublée
1, record 5, French, patte%20doubl%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
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 1985-08-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Materials
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- burned-clay units
1, record 6, English, burned%2Dclay%20units
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Burned-clay units... include common and face brick; hollow clay tile... ceramic tile for decorative and sanitary finishes, and architectural terra cotta... Some underburnt, highly porous... others... almost glass hard... 1, record 6, English, - burned%2Dclay%20units
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- matériaux en terre cuite
1, record 6, French, mat%C3%A9riaux%20en%20terre%20cuite
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- matériaux céramiques 2, record 6, French, mat%C3%A9riaux%20c%C3%A9ramiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Matériaux en terre cuite (...) obtenus par la cuisson de terres (...) argileuses (...) à des températures (...) de 100 à 1 400 deg. [C] Suivant leur durée de cuisson (...) on peut les classer en produits non poreux et produits poreux. 1, record 6, French, - mat%C3%A9riaux%20en%20terre%20cuite
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1985-08-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Materials
- Terra Cotta
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- burned-clay unit
1, record 7, English, burned%2Dclay%20unit
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Burned-clay units... include common and face brick; hollow clay tile... ceramic tile for decorative and sanitary finishes, and architectural terra cotta... Some... underburnt, highly porous... others... almost glass hard... 1, record 7, English, - burned%2Dclay%20unit
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
- Terres cuites
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- élément céramique
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20c%C3%A9ramique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- élément en terre cuite 2, record 7, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20en%20terre%20cuite
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les terres cuites. La brique, principal des éléments céramiques, est utilisée en maçonnerie, à l'appareillage des murs où elle joue tantôt le rôle d'élément porteur, tantôt celui de remplissage. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20c%C3%A9ramique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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