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FRAYING [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
- Packaging
- Applied Arts (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- overhand knot
1, record 1, English, overhand%20knot
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- thumb knot 1, record 1, English, thumb%20knot
correct
- German knot 2, record 1, English, German%20knot
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small knot(as a stopper knot) often used as a part of other knots especially as a means of preventing the end of a cord from fraying. 1, record 1, English, - overhand%20knot
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
- Emballages
- Arts appliqués (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- demi-nœud
1, record 1, French, demi%2Dn%26oelig%3Bud
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- nœud d'arrêt 2, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une série de demi-nœuds répétés endroit donne une chaîne en spirale tournant à droite; une série de demi-nœuds envers forme une spirale tournant à gauche. Les demi-nœuds servent aussi comme nœuds de blocage parce qu'ils ne se défont pas. 3, record 1, French, - demi%2Dn%26oelig%3Bud
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
- Trimming and Embroidery
- Hosiery and Apparel Industry (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- flat-fell seam
1, record 2, English, flat%2Dfell%20seam
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- flat-felled seam 2, record 2, English, flat%2Dfelled%20seam
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A strong seam with two lines of stitching showing on the right side that is produced by folding one raw edge under the other and stitching it flat or slip-stitching it on the wrong side. 3, record 2, English, - flat%2Dfell%20seam
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At a base level, a flat-felled seam is an overlapping seam that [is] sewn flat. Placing one edge inside a folded edge of fabric, the fold is then stitched down to create a flat surface. Extremely durable and sturdy, [fewer] threads are exposed to the wearer, leading to less fraying. Aside from that, flat-felled seams tend to look much cleaner and more appealing. 2, record 2, English, - flat%2Dfell%20seam
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
- Passementerie et broderie
- Habillement et bonneterie (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- couture rabattue
1, record 2, French, couture%20rabattue
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La couture rabattue est une couture plate et solide qui s'emploie principalement pour le montage des vêtements de sport confectionnés dans des tissus molletonnés [...] 2, record 2, French, - couture%20rabattue
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-08-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- asbestos packing
1, record 3, English, asbestos%20packing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Asbestos Packing. Asbestos is one of the oldest packing materials and was in wide use until the late 1970s, even though the health hazards of airborne fibers were known before then. Health risks were generally insignificant when handling new packing with binders to keep the fibers from fraying. 1, record 3, English, - asbestos%20packing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- garniture d'amiante
1, record 3, French, garniture%20d%27amiante
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
garniture d'amiante moulée, garniture d'amiante tissée 2, record 3, French, - garniture%20d%27amiante
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos de empalme (Componentes mecánicos)
- Accesorios para vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- empaquetadura de amianto
1, record 3, Spanish, empaquetadura%20de%20amianto
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las empaquetaduras de fibras sintéticas son utilizadas en la substitución de las empaquetaduras de amianto debido a sus características como alta resistencia a fluidos abrasivos, resistencia térmica y resistencia a la agresividad química de los fluidos. 1, record 3, Spanish, - empaquetadura%20de%20amianto
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fold
1, record 4, English, fold
correct, noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of a textile floor covering which is turned under to avoid, in certain cases, fraying when fixed to the edge of the room by pinning. 1, record 4, English, - fold
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fold: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 4, English, - fold
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rempli
1, record 4, French, rempli
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du revêtement de sol textile repliée en dessous pour éviter, dans certains cas, l'effilochage lors de la fixation par clouage au pourtour de la pièce. 1, record 4, French, - rempli
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rempli : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 4, French, - rempli
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-12-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ropemaking
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
- Mountain Sports
- Protection of Life
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- static rope
1, record 5, English, static%20rope
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Kernmantel ropes... are either static, which means the rope has no stretch, or they are dynamic which means that the rope has a shock absorbing capacity.... static rope is sometimes used for rope runners or as accessory cord. Static rope does have its uses in specific situations such as abseiling prusiking, or for example, when cleaning new routes, when it can be important not to have a stretchy rope which will rub over sharp edges in a swing motion, and can easily cut through. However, whilst static ropes do not stretch as a climber bounces during abseiling, they do vibrate from side to side which can cause fraying. 2, record 5, English, - static%20rope
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Corderie
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
- Sports de montagne
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- corde statique
1, record 5, French, corde%20statique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les alpinistes se servent presque exclusivement de cordes dynamiques, c'est-à-dire élastiques, plutôt que de cordes statiques, très peu élastiques et utilisées surtout en spéléologie. En alpinisme, les cordes statiques servent toutefois en cordes fixes pour «équiper» des sections de parois : les grimpeurs remontent ensuite le long de ces cordes au moyen de poignées spéciales. 1, record 5, French, - corde%20statique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-06-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Glues and Adhesives (Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- No Fray™
1, record 6, English, No%20Fray%26trade%3B
correct, trademark
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
No Fray :[A sealant for] fabric treatment; [used on] fabrics, ribbons, and laces. Prevent fraying of cut edges with this permanent, machine washable sealant. Won’t stain or stifen and dries immediately. Not dry cleanable. 1 oz bottle.(Source : Great Notion Sewing supply Ltd-British Columbia). 1, record 6, English, - No%20Fray%26trade%3B
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No Fray™: A trademark of Spraway Inc. 1, record 6, English, - No%20Fray%26trade%3B
Record 6, Key term(s)
- No Fray
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Colles et adhésifs (Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- No Fray
1, record 6, French, No%20Fray
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Adhésif anti-effilochage (ou anti-effilochure) qui évite le glissement ou l'effilage des fils sur les bords non finis ou coupés d'un tissu. 1, record 6, French, - No%20Fray
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
No FrayMC : Marque de commerce de la société Spraway Inc. 1, record 6, French, - No%20Fray
Record 6, Key term(s)
- adhésif anti-effilochage
- adhésif anti-effilochure
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-03-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Fireproofing
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- flame spray masking tape 1, record 7, English, flame%20spray%20masking%20tape
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Manufactured to withstand the abrasion of grit blasting without lifting up or fraying, these tapes will retain their physical properties such as adhesion to steel, adhesion to back, and dimensional stability through the high temperatures of flame spray. 1, record 7, English, - flame%20spray%20masking%20tape
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Ignifugation
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ruban à masquer pour traitement à la flamme
1, record 7, French, ruban%20%C3%A0%20masquer%20pour%20traitement%20%C3%A0%20la%20flamme
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-10-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Metals Mining
- Economic Geology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- horsetail vein
1, record 8, English, horsetail%20vein
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- horsetail 2, record 8, English, horsetail
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a major vein dividing or fraying into smaller fissures. 1, record 8, English, - horsetail%20vein
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deposits range from simple veins to anastomosing and reticulate veins ..., vein sets, vein breccia, local stockworks, and horsetails. 2, record 8, English, - horsetail%20vein
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mines métalliques
- Géologie économique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- filon ramifié en queue de cheval
1, record 8, French, filon%20ramifi%C3%A9%20en%20queue%20de%20cheval
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- filon en queue de cheval 2, record 8, French, filon%20en%20queue%20de%20cheval
correct, masculine noun
- filon avec queues de cheval 1, record 8, French, filon%20avec%20queues%20de%20cheval
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À Butte [Montana], un champ filonien d'une extrême complexité géométrique, avec des filons ramifiés en «queue de cheval», est encaissé dans un massif de monzonite quartzique [...] 1, record 8, French, - filon%20ramifi%C3%A9%20en%20queue%20de%20cheval
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le gisement de Chuquicamata, Chili, [...] est [...] comparable à celui de Butte, c'est-à-dire caractérisé par un réseau de filons très complexes, avec queues de cheval, mis en place dans une zone très fracturée. 1, record 8, French, - filon%20ramifi%C3%A9%20en%20queue%20de%20cheval
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-05-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- backing finish
1, record 9, English, backing%20finish
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A material or coating used on the back of a textile to reduce fraying, slipping and raveling. It also helps the textile keep its shape. 2, record 9, English, - backing%20finish
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- apprêt dorsal
1, record 9, French, appr%C3%AAt%20dorsal
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- support dorsal 1, record 9, French, support%20dorsal
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériau ou enduit utilisé au dos du tissu pour prévenir l'effilochage, le glissement ou le détachement de fils. 1, record 9, French, - appr%C3%AAt%20dorsal
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-12-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Wood Turning and Lathing
- Xylology (The Study of Wood)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- tearing
1, record 10, English, tearing
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Failure occurring ahead of a cutter and extending below the surface generated by the moving cutting edge. 1, record 10, English, - tearing
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Such severe fraying and plucking out of fibers, from the machined surface results in torn grain. 1, record 10, English, - tearing
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Tournage sur bois
- Xylologie (Étude des bois)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- déchirure
1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9chirure
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rupture ou arrachement qui se produit dans le bois en avant d'un couteau et qui s'étend sous la surface engendrée par l'arête tranchante mobile. 1, record 10, French, - d%C3%A9chirure
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La torsion et le froissement des éléments axiaux de bois qui en résultent produisent à la surface de la pièce de bois travaillé ce que l'on pourrait désigner par fil déchiré [...] 1, record 10, French, - d%C3%A9chirure
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Torneado y listonado (Industria maderera)
- Xilología (Estudio de la madera)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- desgarre
1, record 10, Spanish, desgarre
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- desgarramiento 2, record 10, Spanish, desgarramiento
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-06-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- locking carabiner
1, record 11, English, locking%20carabiner
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- locking biner 2, record 11, English, locking%20biner
correct
- locker 3, record 11, English, locker
correct
- locking karabiner 4, record 11, English, locking%20karabiner
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A carabiner whose gate has a metal sleeve which, when in the closed position, prevents the gate from opening. 5, record 11, English, - locking%20carabiner
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Locking carabiners are generally stronger than nonlocking because the gate area is reinforced by a threaded screw lock. The threads are covered by the screw lock to prevent accidental fraying of webbing. Locking carabiners offer more security than nonlocking ones and are commonly used for belaying or for setting up top-rope climbs. 1, record 11, English, - locking%20carabiner
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Locking carabiners refer to the generic concept which designates carabiners with different types of locks (auto-lock, screwgate lock ...). 6, record 11, English, - locking%20carabiner
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- mousqueton de sécurité
1, record 11, French, mousqueton%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mousqueton dont l'ouverture est bloquée par [un système de fermeture]. 2, record 11, French, - mousqueton%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le] mousqueton de sécurité évite l'inconvénient et le danger d'ouverture par pression des mousquetons d'assurance. Il comprend un système de fermeture qui verrouille plus efficacement. 3, record 11, French, - mousqueton%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Mousqueton de sécurité» est l'unique terme correct utilisé dans la littérature pour désigner la notion de fermeture de sécurité. Du fait de la diversité des fermetures de sécurité disponibles sur le marché (sur le doigt ou sur le mousqueton même), le terme «mousqueton à vis», qui était employé au lieu de «mousqueton de sécurité», ne désigne plus qu'un type de fermeture, au même titre que le mousqueton à baïonnette ou le mousqueton auto-lock. 4, record 11, French, - mousqueton%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-01-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- whipping 1, record 12, English, whipping
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Binding the end of a rope with twine to prevent untwisting or fraying. 2, record 12, English, - whipping
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Whipping is a means of fixing the end of a rope so that the strands will not unravel. 3, record 12, English, - whipping
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
- Armement et gréement
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- surliure
1, record 12, French, surliure
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Entortillement d'un petit filin à l'extrême bout d'un cordage, pour empêcher les torons de se décommettre. 1, record 12, French, - surliure
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1986-12-03
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- girt
1, record 13, English, girt
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- girt apron 2, record 13, English, girt%20apron
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Evacuation Slides. ] Check girt condition(Fraying). Fraying of the girt material is acceptable if the following conditions are met.(a) The re-inforcing straps must not be frayed. The straps are sewn into the girt along the outside edges and near the centre.(b) The frayed areas must not be more than 2 x 3/4 inch. The fraying normally occurs in the area of the girt bar and the outside straps. 3, record 13, English, - girt
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- tablier renforcé
1, record 13, French, tablier%20renforc%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- sangle 2, record 13, French, sangle
feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les toboggans sont reliés à l'avion par l'intermédiaire d'un tablier renforcé fixé lui-même à l'intérieur de chaque logement au moyen d'une barre d'ancrage. 3, record 13, French, - tablier%20renforc%C3%A9
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tablier renforcé et sangle : termes acceptés par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 4, record 13, French, - tablier%20renforc%C3%A9
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1986-11-05
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- fraying
1, record 14, English, fraying
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inspect... Bungee cables for wear and/or fraying. 2, record 14, English, - fraying
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frayed: Worn into shreds by rubbing action. 3, record 14, English, - fraying
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- effilochage
1, record 14, French, effilochage
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
effilochage : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 14, French, - effilochage
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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