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SIDE CUSHION [6 records]

Record 1 2025-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
  • Hydroplanes and Hydrofoils
CONT

The basic mechanism of a hovercraft is very simple : there's an engine(diesel or gasoline) that powers both a large central fan, pointing downward, and one or more other fans pointing backward. The central fan creates the lift that holds the craft above the waves; the other fans propel the craft backward, forward, or to the side. A rubber skirt(with or without fingers) traps a cushion of air under the craft.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
  • Hydroglisseurs et hydroptères
CONT

Fabriquée de néoprène renforcé, un caoutchouc synthétique thermoplastique, la jupe est constituée d'un boudin perforé sous lequel se retrouvent des segments repliés sur eux-mêmes en forme de cônes (finger).

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

The external semilunar cartilage of the knee.

CONT

The knee has two cartilage disks, called menisci, that are attached to the top portion of the tibia(the large lower leg bone). The lateral meniscus is located on the outer side of the knee joint, and the medial meniscus is on the inner side. These two wedge-shaped discs form a cradle for the cartilage covered condyles of the femur. The minisci absorb shock, and serve to cushion the knee. An injury to a meniscus may take the form of a small or large tear, a split in the disk, or a frayed or roughly torn area.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Cartilage semi-lunaire externe du genou.

CONT

Les cornes antérieure et postérieure du ménisque latéral sont plus rapprochées que ne le sont celles du ménisque médial [...]. Le ménisque latéral a la forme d'un C presque fermé et le ménisque médial d'un C ouvert.

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

The internal semilunar cartilage of the knee.

CONT

The knee has two cartilage disks, called menisci, that are attached to the top portion of the tibia(the large lower leg bone). The lateral meniscus is located on the outer side of the knee joint, and the medial meniscus is on the inner side. These two wedge-shaped discs form a cradle for the cartilage covered condyles of the femur. The minisci absorb shock, and serve to cushion the knee. An injury to a meniscus may take the form of a small or large tear, a split in the disk, or a frayed or roughly torn area.

PHR

medial meniscus ganglion cyst.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Cartilage semi-lunaire interne du genou.

CONT

Les cornes antérieure et postérieure du ménisque latéral sont plus rapprochées que ne le sont celles du ménisque médial [...] Le ménisque latéral a la forme d'un C presque fermé et le ménisque médial d'un C ouvert.

PHR

kyste du ménisque interne.

Spanish

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Record 4 2000-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
  • Upholstery
CONT

When you have applied burlap to all the inside openings, the next operation is to place fox edging(roll edging) along the edge wire wherever weight will be placed on the edge. In an arm chair the fox edging would only be used across the front. On an end unit of a sectional sofa the edging would go across the front and around the open side. On a center unit of a sectional the edging would go all around the springs except at the back. The purpose of the edging is to protect the covering from a sharp bend over the edge wire and cushion it.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tapis et textile d'ameublement
  • Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)

Spanish

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Record 5 2000-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial Tools and Equipment
  • Upholstery
OBS

Sewing boxing... In sewing a cushion, arm cover, an inside back, or an ottoman cover, the steps are identical. The best way is to first sew the welt... to the larger piece of the fabric. Then this piece is turned over so the finished side is facing down and the back is up. Then the boxing or other part of the cover is laid on the machine, face up, with the larger piece being placed on it, face down. The pieces are sewed together.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage industriel
  • Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)

Spanish

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Record 6 1986-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing Notions
CONT

Press mitt, a padded glovelike cushion, is used as pressing surface for small garment areas; is especially handy where tailor's ham cannot reach. Comes with wool on one side, cotton on other, with pockets for slipping over hand. Mitt can also be used over sleeve board... provides rounded surface for molding sleeve cap.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Articles et accessoires de couture
CONT

Le coussin-moufle est un coussin rembourré semblable à une mitaine, qu'on emploie pour repasser les petits éléments. Il est particulièrement utile aux endroits que le coussin de tailleur ne permet pas d'atteindre. Une de ses faces est en laine, l'autre, en coton. Des poches reçoivent la main. Ce coussin s'emploie aussi sur la jeannette (...) il fournit la surface ronde nécessaire au repassage des têtes de manche.

Spanish

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