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Record 1 2009-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Operations (Air Forces)
  • Airborne Forces
DEF

A bag attached to the parachutist's leg and which contains various equipments.

OBS

After the parachute opening, this bag released and is left suspended to a rope which comes in contact with the ground before the parachutist.

OBS

The source language of CFP-121-5A could not be determined.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Opérations (Forces aériennes)
  • Forces aéroportées
DEF

Sac fixé à la jambe du parachutiste et qui contient divers équipements.

OBS

Après l'ouverture du parachute, ce sac est libéré et reste suspendu à une corde qui lui permet de prendre contact avec le sol avant le parachutiste.

OBS

gaine de jambe : terme uniformisé par le Ministère de la défense de la France.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
DEF

Runproof. Also known as run-resist, it is the result of a method used in knitting hosiery, underwear [and knit fabrics] by the use of a special stitch, such as a locked loop, to make the article resistant to runs.

CONT

For decades women have been asking for comfortable sheer non-run hosiery. Shades of Camelion has responded to this challenge. The secret is in our interlocking stitch... Shades of Camelion hosiery will not run, bag, sag, or fall down because our interlocking stitch clings to the leg and waist and is guaranteed even if torn not to run.

CONT

Non-run pantyhose is made of extra durable and comfortable Dupont nylon yarn by unique weave that is not to run!

CONT

Child seamless run resistant tights. Adult seamless run resistant tights. Adult runproof tights with backseam. Child runproof tights with backseam.

CONT

Run resistant fabric.

Key term(s)
  • ladder-proof
  • runless

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Tricot et tissus extensibles
DEF

Indémaillable : Se dit d'un tricot dont l'entrelacement est tel qu'une maille coupée n'entraîne pas le coulage des autres mailles.

Spanish

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