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EMBOSSED SURFACE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-11-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- embossed master
1, record 1, English, embossed%20master
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A master which prints from characters embossed on its surface from embossing machines or typewriters. 1, record 1, English, - embossed%20master
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
embossed master: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - embossed%20master
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cliché estampé
1, record 1, French, clich%C3%A9%20estamp%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cliché permettant des impressions à partir des caractères estampés à sa surface à l'aide de machines à estamper ou de machines à écrire. 1, record 1, French, - clich%C3%A9%20estamp%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cliché estampé : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - clich%C3%A9%20estamp%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-02-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Printing Processes - Various
- Legal Documents
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- relief design
1, record 2, English, relief%20design
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- 3-D design 1, record 2, English, 3%2DD%20design
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A security background design incorporating an image generated in such a way as to create the illusion that it is embossed or debossed on the substrate surface. 1, record 2, English, - relief%20design
Record 2, Key term(s)
- 3D design
- 3 dimensional design
- three dimensional design
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Procédés d'impression divers
- Documents juridiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dessin en relief
1, record 2, French, dessin%20en%20relief
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dessin tridimensionnel 1, record 2, French, dessin%20tridimensionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dessin d’un fond de sécurité dans lequel est incorporée une image générée de façon à créer l’illusion qu’elle est imprimée en relief ou en creux sur la surface du support. 1, record 2, French, - dessin%20en%20relief
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-08-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Packaging in Metal
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- embossed can
1, record 3, English, embossed%20can
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Embossed Cans. Embossing provides a combination of visual and tactile effects by creating a structure on specific areas of a can surface. 2, record 3, English, - embossed%20can
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Emballages en métal
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- canette en relief
1, record 3, French, canette%20en%20relief
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cannette en relief 1, record 3, French, cannette%20en%20relief
feminine noun
- boîte en relief 2, record 3, French, bo%C3%AEte%20en%20relief
feminine noun, France
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les volontés de différenciation s'expriment aussi à travers les boîtes en relief. Un relief obtenu grâce à l'embossage, un procédé particulier au cours duquel un mandrin presse le corps de la boîte[-boisson] contre une matrice, faisant ainsi ressortir certains éléments du décor. 2, record 3, French, - canette%20en%20relief
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-07-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- honeycomb
1, record 4, English, honeycomb
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- waffle cloth 1, record 4, English, waffle%20cloth
correct
- honey comb cloth 2, record 4, English, honey%20comb%20cloth
correct
- honeycomb weave cloth fabric 3, record 4, English, honeycomb%20weave%20cloth%20fabric
correct
- honeycomb cloth 4, record 4, English, honeycomb%20cloth
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fabric with an embossed surface woven in a pattern resembling a honeycomb. 5, record 4, English, - honeycomb
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Entirely ready-made in our workshop, the Kicoo embroidered napkin is made in a honeycomb weave cloth fabric with a bias cut. 3, record 4, English, - honeycomb
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
We mainly engages in anti-pilling polar fleece ... all kinds of knitted fabrics (bird’s eye fabric, honeycomb cloth, checks, towelling, print cloth, etc.) and various net cloth ... 4, record 4, English, - honeycomb
Record 4, Key term(s)
- honey comb
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- nid d'abeilles
1, record 4, French, nid%20d%27abeilles
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- tissu nid d'abeilles 2, record 4, French, tissu%20nid%20d%27abeilles
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu façonné dont le dessin en relief rappelle l'aspect des alvéoles de cire que font les abeilles. 3, record 4, French, - nid%20d%27abeilles
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La sellerie est différente en fonction du modèle : en tissu à dominante noire et bleue sur la version 137 ch, elle s'habille de cuir et de tissu nid d'abeilles pour la version 180 ch. 2, record 4, French, - nid%20d%27abeilles
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le motif [de ce tissu] est carré et peut être agrémenté de fils de couleur. En coton, il sert surtout à la confection de serviettes de toilette. En laine ou en laine mélangée, on peut en faire des articles pour ameublement et habillement. 3, record 4, French, - nid%20d%27abeilles
Record 4, Key term(s)
- nid-d'abeilles
- tissu nid-d'abeilles
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-05-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Leather Industry
- Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- case hide
1, record 5, English, case%20hide
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An expression used in Great Britain to describe a stained or otherwise colored leather, generally having a smooth, more or less glossy surface finish. It is sometimes embossed with an artificial grain. Case hide is produced from a full grain or buffed cow hide and is vegetable tanned. 1, record 5, English, - case%20hide
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du cuir
- Maroquinerie et malleterie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cuir pour articles de voyage et d'écolier
1, record 5, French, cuir%20pour%20articles%20de%20voyage%20et%20d%27%C3%A9colier
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- cuir pour articles de voyage
- cuir pour articles d'écolier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-02-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Cinematography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- lenticular screen
1, record 6, English, lenticular%20screen
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- lenticulated screen 2, record 6, English, lenticulated%20screen
correct
- embossed screen 3, record 6, English, embossed%20screen
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lenticular screens have perhaps the best screen surface developed to date. Lenticulation(lens shaped reflective particles) may be embossed in a vertical or horizontal direction, or in both. They combine good color quality, high reflectivity, and a fairly wide viewing angle... Also, there is virtually no loss of light at any viewing angle within the range... 4, record 6, English, - lenticular%20screen
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Cinématographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- écran lenticulaire
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9cran%20lenticulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- écran gaufré 2, record 6, French, %C3%A9cran%20gaufr%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Écran de projection ayant une surface embossée, qui réfléchit la lumière dans une direction préférentielle. 3, record 6, French, - %C3%A9cran%20lenticulaire
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'écran lenticulaire [...] est constitué d'une surface dont le pouvoir réfléchissant est exceptionnel et uniforme dans un angle de quelque 120°. Les images qu'il restitue sont particulièrement brillantes, parfaitement nettes jusque dans les bords, bien contrastées et nuancées, même dans des salles non obscurcies. 4, record 6, French, - %C3%A9cran%20lenticulaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-04-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
- Wallpapering and Painting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- embossed plastic wallpaper 1, record 7, English, embossed%20plastic%20wallpaper
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
embossed finish : Paper with a raised or depressed surface resembling wood, cloth, leather or other pattern. 2, record 7, English, - embossed%20plastic%20wallpaper
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
- Papiers peints et peintures (application)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- papier peint gaufré en plastique
1, record 7, French, papier%20peint%20gaufr%C3%A9%20en%20plastique
proposal, 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 1981-11-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Construction Engineering (Military)
- Engineering
- Military (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- anti-skid corrugated
1, record 8, English, anti%2Dskid%20corrugated
officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Corrugated paper with embossed surface, to increase coefficient of friction; fibreboard cases made from the material will produce a more stable pallet load. 1, record 8, English, - anti%2Dskid%20corrugated
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term(s) officialized by the Department of National Defence 2, record 8, English, - anti%2Dskid%20corrugated
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Génie construction (Militaire)
- Ingénierie
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- carton ondulé antidérapant
1, record 8, French, carton%20ondul%C3%A9%20antid%C3%A9rapant
officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Carton ondulé dont la surface rugueuse augmente le coefficient de friction. Les boîtes d'emballage en carton ondulé assurent une meilleure stabilité aux charges palettisées. 1, record 8, French, - carton%20ondul%C3%A9%20antid%C3%A9rapant
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1980-06-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Goods
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- packing list protector 1, record 9, English, packing%20list%20protector
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A device having a pressed recess or an opening flap designed to cover an Envelope Packing List to protect the envelope in transit. The surface may be embossed with the lettering "Packing List" or have printed legend thereon. 1, record 9, English, - packing%20list%20protector
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transport de marchandises
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- protecteur de liste de colisage 1, record 9, French, protecteur%20de%20liste%20de%20colisage
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Étui ou pochette, à dépression ou à rabat, destiné à recouvrir une enveloppe de liste de colisage aux fins de protection en transit. L'inscription "Liste de colisage" peut être gravée en relief sur la pochette qui peut aussi porter une autre légende imprimée. 1, record 9, French, - protecteur%20de%20liste%20de%20colisage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1977-12-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- terra sigillata
1, record 10, English, terra%20sigillata
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[It is] a porous red clayware characterized by embossed decorations of the same color and a satinlike unglazed surface. Originated on the Isle of Samos. 1, record 10, English, - terra%20sigillata
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sphragidite
1, record 10, French, sphragidite
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- terra sigillata 1, record 10, French, terra%20sigillata
correct
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Terra sigillata", nom d'origine ancienne désignant les argiles utilisées à des fins médicinales. [Il s'agit d'un] silicate d'aluminium de caractère douteux, terme utilisé à nouveau par "Karsten" en 1808. 1, record 10, French, - sphragidite
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1977-12-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- coquille board
1, record 11, English, coquille%20board
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- stippled board 2, record 11, English, stippled%20board
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An illustration board whose working surface has a dotted, stippled, or otherwise embossed texture. When it is drawn upon with pencil or crayon, it produces a halftone effect that makes it a useful, less expensive substitute for the half tone process plate. 1, record 11, English, - coquille%20board
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also called stippled board at Wallack’s Art and Drafting Supplies-Ottawa. 2, record 11, English, - coquille%20board
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- carton granuleux 1, record 11, French, carton%20granuleux
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
granuleux: Dont la surface est ou semble couverte de petits grains. 2, record 11, French, - carton%20granuleux
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
papier granuleux. 2, record 11, French, - carton%20granuleux
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- embossed surface 1, record 12, English, embossed%20surface
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- surface gaufrée
1, record 12, French, surface%20gaufr%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Office national du film 1, record 12, French, - surface%20gaufr%C3%A9e
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a plain woven fabric with an embossed surface of some geometric pattern. Rather compact weave. Embossed design is permanent if the fabric is laundered only in lukewarm water with a mild soap. 1, record 13, English, - clokay
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- étoffe cloquée
1, record 13, French, %C3%A9toffe%20cloqu%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
étoffe de coton ou de soie, gaufrée en dessins symétriques ou asymétriques, obtenus par l'emploi d'armures appropriées. 1, record 13, French, - %C3%A9toffe%20cloqu%C3%A9e
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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