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BREAKING JOINTS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ropemaking
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- flax rope
1, record 1, English, flax%20rope
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- linen rope 2, record 1, English, linen%20rope
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Flax rope... is biodegradable, features surprising strength for its size, and is non-carcinogenic. It also keeps cool under warm temperatures, absorbs moisture, and features minimal elongation with a 285 [pound] breaking point.... Flax rope is often used to strenghten joints without metal fasteners, create rustic seat covers and more. 1, record 1, English, - flax%20rope
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Corderie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- corde de lin
1, record 1, French, corde%20de%20lin
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- corde en lin 2, record 1, French, corde%20en%20lin
correct, feminine noun
- cordage de lin 3, record 1, French, cordage%20de%20lin
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-01-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- breaking 1, record 2, English, breaking
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- staggering 1, record 2, English, staggering
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Breaking of joints. 1, record 2, English, - breaking
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Construction des voies de circulation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- découpé
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9coup%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Découpé des joints. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9coup%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Practice
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- break joints
1, record 3, English, break%20joints
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- breaking joints 2, record 3, English, breaking%20joints
correct
- alternate joints 3, record 3, English, alternate%20joints
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An arrangement of masonry units, such that the vertical joints between adjacent units are staggered. 4, record 3, English, - break%20joints
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maçonnerie
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- joints croisés
1, record 3, French, joints%20crois%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manière de poser les éléments de maçonnerie afin d'éviter que les joints verticaux des rangs adjacents soient en ligne. 2, record 3, French, - joints%20crois%C3%A9s
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Joints de maçonneries d'assises successives disposés de façon à ce qu'ils soient alternés et en liaison d'une assise à l'autre. 3, record 3, French, - joints%20crois%C3%A9s
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un ouvrage est dit à joints croisés lorsque les joints verticaux sont bien alternés et en liaison d'une assise à l'autre; [...] 4, record 3, French, - joints%20crois%C3%A9s
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rompre les joints. 5, record 3, French, - joints%20crois%C3%A9s
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Albañilería
- Juntas y conexiones (Construcción)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- rotura de juntas
1, record 3, Spanish, rotura%20de%20juntas
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Finish Carpentry
- Floors and Ceilings
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- breaking joints 1, record 4, English, breaking%20joints
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Menuiserie
- Planchers et plafonds
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- joints croisés
1, record 4, French, joints%20crois%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] distribution des joints d'about des planches, des lames à parquet, des supports d'enduit et des panneaux afin que les joints d'about adjacents ne soient pas directement en ligne. 1, record 4, French, - joints%20crois%C3%A9s
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rompre les joints. 2, record 4, French, - joints%20crois%C3%A9s
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juntas y conexiones (Construcción)
- Carpintería
- Pisos y cielos rasos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- rotura de juntas
1, record 4, Spanish, rotura%20de%20juntas
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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