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FLOOR ATTACHMENT [8 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2016-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Carpets and Floor Coverings
DEF

A method of laying in which attachment is achieved by rings stitched to the textile floor covering; these rings are held by pins fixed in the floor or at the base of the walls.

OBS

ring-and-pin method of laying: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tapis et revêtements de sol
DEF

Méthode de pose tendue selon laquelle la fixation est assurée par des anneaux cousus sur le revêtement de sol textile; ces anneaux sont retenus par des crochets fixés dans le sol ou au bas des murs.

OBS

méthode de pose tendue à anneaux et à crochets : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Carpets and Floor Coverings
DEF

A method of laying in which attachment is achieved by pins passing through the textile floor covering; these pins are secured in sockets placed in the floor.

OBS

pin-and-socket method of laying: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tapis et revêtements de sol
DEF

Méthode de pose tendue selon laquelle la fixation est assurée par des clous passant à travers le revêtement de sol textile; ces clous sont maintenus dans des douilles fixées dans le sol.

OBS

méthode de pose tendue avec clous à douille : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 3 2016-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Carpets and Floor Coverings
DEF

A method of laying a textile floor covering under tension with attachment to the floor along its periphery by various means.

OBS

method of laying by stretching: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tapis et revêtements de sol
DEF

Méthode de pose du revêtement de sol textile sous tension et de maintien sur le sol par fixation sur son pourtour à l'aide de divers procédés.

OBS

méthode de pose tendue : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Mouth
DEF

An oblique ridge on the lingual surface of the mandible which extends from the level of the roots of the last molar as a bony attachment for the mylohyoid muscles which form the floor of the mouth. Determines the lingual boundary of the mandibular subperiosteal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cavité buccale
DEF

Crête osseuse qui s'étend sur la face interne (ou postérieure) des apophyses geni (sur le corps de la mandibule) jusqu'en dessous de la dernière molaire, où elle donne insertion au muscle mylo-hyoidien.

OBS

Anienne nomenclature : ligne oblique interne.

Key term(s)
  • ligne mylo-hyoidienne

Spanish

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Record 5 2001-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cattle Raising
  • Milking Equipment (Agriculture)
DEF

distance from the floor to the average height of the point of attachment of all teats.

OBS

in centimeters

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des bovins
  • Traite mécanique (Agriculture)

Spanish

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Record 6 2000-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Constructed Works
  • Residential Architecture
CONT

Plywood Dome House Construction Plans. This detailed set of instructions will allow you to make your own versatile wooden dome structure, whether for a house, garage, greenhouse, weekender or storage hut. The simply explained theory behind the strength of dome construction is included and thoroughly covered before construction commences. Cheaper and easier to make than almost any other abode, the wooden dome can take less than a week to erect for 2 people working together. The basic building parts of panels, stiffeners, gussets, ribs and plates are put together like a mechano set using hexagonal head coach screws, washers, nails and anchor bolts for the floor attachment. Aesthetically pleasing and with a spacious interior feeling, the dome gives a harmonious dimension to any environmental setting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de constructions
  • Architecture d'habitation
CONT

Entreprise. Domespace (Maisons tournantes en forme de dôme - France.

Spanish

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Record 7 1987-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Finish Carpentry
  • Floors and Ceilings
  • Walls and Partitions
DEF

A strip used for permanent attachment to the floor and wall to round out the corner and to be covered over with flooring material.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Menuiserie
  • Planchers et plafonds
  • Murs et cloisons
OBS

Équivalent fourni par Louis Wauters, Section Plans et devis, Montréal.

OBS

Gorge : Élément de moulure, de profil circulaire concave.

Spanish

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Record 8 1987-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Household Cleaning and Maintenance
OBS

A central vacuum cleaner attachment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
OBS

Accessoire de l'aspirateur central.

Spanish

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