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SCUFFING [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mining Wastes
- Lignite, Graphite and Coal Mining
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cuttings
1, record 1, English, cuttings
correct, see observation, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- holings 2, record 1, English, holings
correct, see observation, plural
- scuffings 3, record 1, English, scuffings
correct, see observation, plural
- bug dust 3, record 1, English, bug%20dust
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Holing dirt or small coal made by kirving with a coal-cutting machine. 3, record 1, English, - cuttings
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cuttings; holings; scuffings : terms rarely used in the singular(cutting; holing; scuffing). 4, record 1, English, - cuttings
Record 1, Key term(s)
- cutting
- holing
- scuffing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Déchets miniers
- Exploit. de charbons fossiles autres que la tourbe
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- havrits
1, record 1, French, havrits
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Menus de havage. 2, record 1, French, - havrits
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Déblais issus du forage. 3, record 1, French, - havrits
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Étymologie: de «haver». 4, record 1, French, - havrits
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
havrits : terme rarement utilisé au singulier (havrit). 4, record 1, French, - havrits
Record 1, Key term(s)
- havrit
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-04-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Packaging
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- abrasion
1, record 2, English, abrasion
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The damage caused by the scuffing or friction of a part against its package, or of a package against an external object. 2, record 2, English, - abrasion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Emballages
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- abrasion
1, record 2, French, abrasion
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dommage causé par le grattement ou le frottement d'une pièce contre son emballage, ou d'un colis contre un autre objet. 1, record 2, French, - abrasion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Embalajes
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- abrasión
1, record 2, Spanish, abrasi%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- roce 1, record 2, Spanish, roce
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-11-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Glassware
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- scuffing
1, record 3, English, scuffing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "scuffing" indicates, in packaging circles, the surface changes occurring on glass containers when they successively pass through packaging lines. The combined action of the mechanical shocks and the chemical etch of detergent produces a wearing away of the privileged areas of the container that is visually revealed through whitish marks or rings. 2, record 3, English, - scuffing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Objets en verre
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- abusage
1, record 3, French, abusage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation d’éraflures à la surface d’objets en verre, qui est due au frottement de ces objets entre eux ou qui se produit au contact des équipements de conditionnement ou de manutention. 1, record 3, French, - abusage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abusage : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 25 avril 2014. 2, record 3, French, - abusage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-05-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Metal Fasteners
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- scuff washer 1, record 4, English, scuff%20washer
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
scuffing : The dull mark, sometimes the result of abrasion on the surface of glazed ceramic or glassware. 1, record 4, English, - scuff%20washer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Clouterie et visserie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rondelle contre les éraflures
1, record 4, French, rondelle%20contre%20les%20%C3%A9raflures
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-09-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- scuffing
1, record 5, English, scuffing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 1, record 5, English, - scuffing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- frottement
1, record 5, French, frottement
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 5, French, - frottement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-03-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Inventory and Material Management
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Monitoring Engine Oil System 1, record 6, English, Monitoring%20Engine%20Oil%20System
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The technique makes it possible to recognise, at a very early stage, friction and scuffing in the engines or APUs by means of oil consumption measurement and spectrographic analysis. 1, record 6, English, - Monitoring%20Engine%20Oil%20System
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- MEOS
1, record 6, French, MEOS
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-07-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Deterioration of Metals
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- abrasion
1, record 7, English, abrasion
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- ordinary use 1, record 7, English, ordinary%20use
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A light rubbing or scuffing from friction; the loss of weight sustained by money as it passes from hand to hand while in circulation. 1, record 7, English, - abrasion
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not the same as bag marks. 1, record 7, English, - abrasion
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Altération des métaux
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- frai
1, record 7, French, frai
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- abrasion 1, record 7, French, abrasion
correct, feminine noun
- diminution de poids 1, record 7, French, diminution%20de%20poids
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usure des monnaies en circulation par frottement amenant une diminution du poids; affaiblissement du poids des pièces suite à l'usure due à la circulation normale. 1, record 7, French, - frai
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec les marques d'ensachage. 1, record 7, French, - frai
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deterioro de los metales
- Monedas y billetes
- Numismática
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- desgaste físico de la moneda
1, record 7, Spanish, desgaste%20f%C3%ADsico%20de%20la%20moneda
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-02-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Properties of Paper
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- wet rub
1, record 8, English, wet%20rub
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- wet bulb resistance 2, record 8, English, wet%20bulb%20resistance
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability of wet paper to withstand the lifting of fibers or scuffing when rubbed by or on another surface. 3, record 8, English, - wet%20rub
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Propriétés des papiers
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- résistance humide à l'abrasion
1, record 8, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20humide%20%C3%A0%20l%27abrasion
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Résistance à l'abrasion d'un papier humide. 1, record 8, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20humide%20%C3%A0%20l%27abrasion
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-01-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Lubrication Technology
- Black Products (Petroleum)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- scuffing 1, record 9, English, scuffing
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Tribologie
- Produits noirs (Pétrole)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- grippage naissant
1, record 9, French, grippage%20naissant
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnica de lubricación
- Productos negros (Petróleo)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- gripado incipiente
1, record 9, Spanish, gripado%20incipiente
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-01-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- scuff resistance
1, record 10, English, scuff%20resistance
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The resistance to scuffing of paper or paperboard, usually measured in terms of the number of cycles required to produce a specified degree of scuffing on a specified area with a designated abrasive object of specified size and weight rotating or reciprocating at specified speeds. 2, record 10, English, - scuff%20resistance
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- résistance à l'abrasion
1, record 10, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27abrasion
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Résistance à la détérioration de la surface du papier par frottement contre une surface abrasive. 2, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27abrasion
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-11-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Paper Manufacturing Processes
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- scuffing
1, record 11, English, scuffing
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The raising of the fibres on the surface of a paper or paperboard when one piece is rubbed against another or comes in contact with a rough surface. 1, record 11, English, - scuffing
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Paper is more susceptible to scuffing when wet. 1, record 11, English, - scuffing
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication du papier
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- frottement
1, record 11, French, frottement
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- éraillement 2, record 11, French, %C3%A9raillement
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-03-28
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- scuffing
1, record 12, English, scuffing
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- éraflure
1, record 12, French, %C3%A9raflure
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1997-01-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Die Stamping
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- scoring
1, record 13, English, scoring
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- scuffing 2, record 13, English, scuffing
see observation, United States
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The formation of severe scratches in the direction of sliding. 2, record 13, English, - scoring
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the United States, the term scuffing is sometimes used as a synonym for scoring. Scoring is to be considered more damaging than scratching. 2, record 13, English, - scoring
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Matriçage (Métallurgie)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- éraflure
1, record 13, French, %C3%A9raflure
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Marque ou rayure faite sur une pièce par des particules de métal attachées au poinçon ou à la matrice. 1, record 13, French, - %C3%A9raflure
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1994-11-10
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Pulp and Paper
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- erasing quality
1, record 14, English, erasing%20quality
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Physical tests for paper .... Surface properties .... erasing quality .... 1, record 14, English, - erasing%20quality
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
erasability : The ability of a sheet of paper to resist scuffing and surface disorientation by the removal of writing with an erasure. 2, record 14, English, - erasing%20quality
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Pâtes et papier
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- résistance à l'effacement
1, record 14, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27effacement
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Type d'essai physique sur les papiers portant sur les propriétés de surface. 2, record 14, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27effacement
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1988-09-12
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- tire scuffing
1, record 15, English, tire%20scuffing
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- ripage du pneu
1, record 15, French, ripage%20du%20pneu
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Avarie causée à un pneu monté sur une remorque muni d'un pont tridem. 2, record 15, French, - ripage%20du%20pneu
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1988-06-13
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- cylinder out-of-round
1, record 16, English, cylinder%20out%2Dof%2Dround
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In addition to deglazing,... [the cylinder bore resizing hone] will reduce taper and out-of-round [of cylinders] as well as removing light scuffing... 2, record 16, English, - cylinder%20out%2Dof%2Dround
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- ovalisation des cylindres
1, record 16, French, ovalisation%20des%20cylindres
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'usure normale des cylindres se traduit par une déformation que l'on appelle "ovalisation". 1, record 16, French, - ovalisation%20des%20cylindres
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1982-11-18
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- scuffing of cylinder liner
1, record 17, English, scuffing%20of%20cylinder%20liner
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- érosion de la chemise 1, record 17, French, %C3%A9rosion%20de%20la%20chemise
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1981-05-25
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- kerbing damage 1, record 18, English, kerbing%20damage
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- scuffing damage 1, record 18, English, scuffing%20damage
- curbing damage 1, record 18, English, curbing%20damage
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Camionnage
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- usure par trottoir
1, record 18, French, usure%20par%20trottoir
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- scuff mark 1, record 19, English, scuff%20mark
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a mark : gouge, roughness or other injury caused by scuffing(a wearing away or injuring) by use or abrasion). 1, record 19, English, - scuff%20mark
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- entaille superficielle
1, record 19, French, entaille%20superficielle
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- éraflure 1, record 19, French, %C3%A9raflure
feminine noun
- écorchure légère 1, record 19, French, %C3%A9corchure%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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