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GATHERING FOOT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-07-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Historical Names
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Highland Games
1, record 1, English, Highland%20Games
correct, plural, international
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The [Highland Games] are held in spring and summer in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. 2, record 1, English, - Highland%20Games
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The games feature traditional athletic events, such as the caber toss, hammer throw, sheaf toss and foot races, as well as Highland dancing, bagpipe, drum and band competitions. The gathering also showcases traditional Celtic music, clothing and culture, along with genealogical ties to ancestral clans. 3, record 1, English, - Highland%20Games
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations historiques
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Jeux écossais
1, record 1, French, Jeux%20%C3%A9cossais
correct, masculine noun, plural, international
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Jeux des Highlands 2, record 1, French, Jeux%20des%20Highlands
correct, masculine noun, plural, international
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les [Jeux écossais] se déroulent tout au long de l'année, en Écosse et dans d'autres pays. Le but est de célébrer la culture écossaise, et principalement l'héritage culturel et sportif des Highlands. 2, record 1, French, - Jeux%20%C3%A9cossais
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ces jeux comportent des épreuves traditionnelles d'athlétisme telles que le lancer du tronc, le lancer du marteau, le lancer de la gerbe de blé et la course à pied ainsi que des concours de danse écossaise, de cornemuse, de tambour et de fanfare. Au cours de ce grand rassemblement, la musique celtique traditionnelle, les tenues vestimentaires et la culture en lien avec les clans ancestraux sont aussi mises en évidence. 1, record 1, French, - Jeux%20%C3%A9cossais
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-11-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Machines
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- braid-guide
1, record 2, English, braid%2Dguide
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- braid guide 2, record 2, English, braid%20guide
correct
- braiding guide 3, record 2, English, braiding%20guide
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
braid-guide attachment, a loopy wire that attaches near the presser foot shank, keeps the braid untangled and taut while stitching. Put stabilizer on the fabric to stiffen it before sewing the braid. Use a basic zigzag stitch to attach the braid to fabric. Use the braid foot when attaching string for gathering fabric. 1, record 2, English, - braid%2Dguide
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Machines à coudre
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- guide-galon
1, record 2, French, guide%2Dgalon
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- guide bordeur 1, record 2, French, guide%20bordeur
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-10-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Machines
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gathering foot
1, record 3, English, gathering%20foot
correct, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- gathering attachment 2, record 3, English, gathering%20attachment
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The gathering foot : A boon to the sewer wherever gathers are being used on a single thickness of material, or as a trimming. 1, record 3, English, - gathering%20foot
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Machines à coudre
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- presseur
1, record 3, French, presseur
correct, masculine noun, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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