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TWISTED FIBRE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ropemaking
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- natural fibre rope
1, record 1, English, natural%20fibre%20rope
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- natural rope 2, record 1, English, natural%20rope
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most common fibres used in the production of natural fibre ropes are sisal, cotton, jute and manila. The fibres are twisted or braided together to produce strong and supple rope[;] these fibres are also used to produce twines, string and cords. 3, record 1, English, - natural%20fibre%20rope
Record 1, Key term(s)
- natural fiber rope
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Corderie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cordage en fibre naturelle
1, record 1, French, cordage%20en%20fibre%20naturelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cordage en fibres naturelles 2, record 1, French, cordage%20en%20fibres%20naturelles
correct, masculine noun
- cordage de fibres naturelles 2, record 1, French, cordage%20de%20fibres%20naturelles
correct, masculine noun
- cordage naturel 1, record 1, French, cordage%20naturel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cordages de fibres naturelles se composent habituellement de chanvre de Manille, de sisal, de coton ou de chanvre. La plupart sont toronnés, et seuls les cordages de coton sont parfois tressés. 2, record 1, French, - cordage%20en%20fibre%20naturelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-09-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Telecommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wired connection
1, record 2, English, wired%20connection
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wired connections are by far the most common. The main media in use are coaxial cable, twisted pairs and fibre optics. For each of these, specific network technologies or specifications have been designed. 1, record 2, English, - wired%20connection
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Télécommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- connexion filaire
1, record 2, French, connexion%20filaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une connexion filaire est une technologie qui permet d'accéder à internet par le biais d'un fil, en l'occurrence d'un câble Ethernet [...]. Ce type de connexion internet, contrairement au réseau wifi sans fil, demande un branchement qui relie votre ordinateur au réseau internet. 1, record 2, French, - connexion%20filaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- coir yarn
1, record 3, English, coir%20yarn
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- yarn of coir 2, record 3, English, yarn%20of%20coir
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coir yarn is spun from the fibre extracted from the outside husk of the coconut and its uses include the manufacture of mats and matting, rope, geo-textiles and olive oil filters. 3, record 3, English, - coir%20yarn
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
blended yarn of coir fibre, twisted yarn of coir 4, record 3, English, - coir%20yarn
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- filé de coco
1, record 3, French, fil%C3%A9%20de%20coco
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fil de coco 2, record 3, French, fil%20de%20coco
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les recettes [...] de l'exportation d'ouvrages en coir présentent une importance considérable pour un certain nombre de pays moins développés. Le fil de coco est une matière première qu'ils sont seuls à produire. 3, record 3, French, - fil%C3%A9%20de%20coco
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
bobine de fil de coco 4, record 3, French, - fil%C3%A9%20de%20coco
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tejeduría (Industrias textiles)
- Fabricación de hilados (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- hilaza de bonote
1, record 3, Spanish, hilaza%20de%20bonote
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-02-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Facilities
- Telephone Wires and Cables
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- copper-pair cable
1, record 4, English, copper%2Dpair%20cable
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- copper pair cable 2, record 4, English, copper%20pair%20cable
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The oldest type of cable using twisted strands of copper. Very limited capacity for carrying information compared to the coaxial or fibre optic cable. 1, record 4, English, - copper%2Dpair%20cable
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Installations de télécommunications
- Câbles et fils téléphoniques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- câble à paires en cuivre
1, record 4, French, c%C3%A2ble%20%C3%A0%20paires%20en%20cuivre
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Câble de télécommunication dont les conducteurs sont en cuivre et forment soit des paires symétriques, soit des paires coaxiales. 2, record 4, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20%C3%A0%20paires%20en%20cuivre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-09-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
- Optical Telecommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fiber twisted pair (cable) 1, record 5, English, fiber%20twisted%20pair%20%28cable%29
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- fibre twisted pair cable
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
- Télécommunications optiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- câblage en paires torsadées à fibre optique
1, record 5, French, c%C3%A2blage%20en%20paires%20torsad%C3%A9es%20%C3%A0%20fibre%20optique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1988-09-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- blood staple 1, record 6, English, blood%20staple
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
staple : A textile fiber(as wool or rayon) of relatively short length that when spun and twisted forms a yarn rather than a fibre. 2, record 6, English, - blood%20staple
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- brin de race pure
1, record 6, French, brin%20de%20race%20pure
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 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- twisted fibre 1, record 7, English, twisted%20fibre
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fibre tordue
1, record 7, French, fibre%20tordue
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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