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UNRAVELING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-09-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
- Construction
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- splicing
1, record 1, English, splicing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- splice 2, record 1, English, splice
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Joining of two cords or ropes or two parts of the same cord or rope made by interweaving or intertwining the strands in such a way that the circumference of the joint is no greater or not much greater than the circumference of the rope. 2, record 1, English, - splicing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The means whereby cordage/cable can be permanently joined, or prevented from unraveling, by unlaying the strands and reweaving them into another section of cordage/cable. 3, record 1, English, - splicing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
- Construction
- Armement et gréement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épissure
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9pissure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jonction de deux bouts de cordage par l'entrelacement de leurs torons. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pissure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Technique d'entrelacement des torons de deux cordages pour les joindre de façon permanente ou empêcher qu'ils ne s'effilochent. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pissure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
épissure : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pissure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-03-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- unravelling force
1, record 2, English, unravelling%20force
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- unraveling force 2, record 2, English, unraveling%20force
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- force de détricotage
1, record 2, French, force%20de%20d%C3%A9tricotage
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-03-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- unravelling
1, record 3, English, unravelling
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- unraveling 2, record 3, English, unraveling
correct
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- effilochage du tissu
1, record 3, French, effilochage%20du%20tissu
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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