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UPHOLSTERING [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Furniture Industries
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- contour seating
1, record 1, English, contour%20seating
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contour seating and composite materials ... reduce stress and ease breathing and blood circulation. Seating provides extra protection for specific areas of the body (such as the lower back) ... 1, record 1, English, - contour%20seating
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contour: Shaped to fit the outline or form of something ... 2, record 1, English, - contour%20seating
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
seating : Material for covering or upholstering seats. 3, record 1, English, - contour%20seating
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du meuble
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rembourrage anatomique
1, record 1, French, rembourrage%20anatomique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
anatomique : Qui s'adapte à l'anatomie du corps humain. 2, record 1, French, - rembourrage%20anatomique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-06-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- textured upholstering fabric
1, record 2, English, textured%20upholstering%20fabric
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
barley corn : Ideal for beautiful linens and textured upholstering fabric. 1, record 2, English, - textured%20upholstering%20fabric
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tissu texturé de rembourrage
1, record 2, French, tissu%20textur%C3%A9%20de%20rembourrage
correct, masculine 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 2000-12-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Upholstery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- upholstery
1, record 3, English, upholstery
correct, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- upholstering 2, record 3, English, upholstering
correct, noun, generic
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The business or work of an upholsterer. 1, record 3, English, - upholstery
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While the early business of upholstering was a skilled, individual trade, today it is an important and useful craft with opportunities for many employees in factories and shops. Upholstering, in spite of the use of modern equipment and materials, is still a hand craft. Skill and training are needed to produce quality furniture as each piece must be specially fitted and adjusted to produce the best results. 2, record 3, English, - upholstery
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rembourrage
1, record 3, French, rembourrage
correct, see observation, masculine noun, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- garnissage 2, record 3, French, garnissage
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération qui consiste à rendre un meuble confortable et esthétique par la pose de bourre, et parfois par la fixation de sangles ou de ressorts, sur un bâti que l'on recouvre ensuite d'un tissu d'ameublement. 1, record 3, French, - rembourrage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rembourrage : terme et définition recommandés par l'OLF. 3, record 3, French, - rembourrage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-12-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Upholstery
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- webbing
1, record 4, English, webbing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A strong, tough fabric, as of jute or cotton, woven in strips and used for belts in upholstery, etc. 2, record 4, English, - webbing
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most important procedure in upholstering is that of applying the webbing correctly. The webbing serves as the support for the seat and back and the entire success of the upholstering depends on the webbing being placed right and performing its function. 3, record 4, English, - webbing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sanglage
1, record 4, French, sanglage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système composé d'un ensemble de barres parallèles ou entrecroisées, jointives ou à claire-voie, fixées sous ou sur les pièces de la ceinture d'un siège et sur lesquelles les matériaux de rembourrage et les ressorts sont appuyés. 2, record 4, French, - sanglage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1991-11-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Upholstery
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- upholstering spring 1, record 5, English, upholstering%20spring
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ressort de rembourrage
1, record 5, French, ressort%20de%20rembourrage
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 1990-03-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Leather Industry
- Furniture Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- upholstery leather
1, record 6, English, upholstery%20leather
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
leather made from cattlehides tanned in the whole hide and used esp. for upholstering furniture, automobiles, or airplanes. 2, record 6, English, - upholstery%20leather
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du cuir
- Industrie du meuble
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cuir d'ameublement
1, record 6, French, cuir%20d%27ameublement
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- cuir pour rembourrage 2, record 6, French, cuir%20pour%20rembourrage
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuirs et utilisation. (...) ameublement; doublures de chaussures (...) 3, record 6, French, - cuir%20d%27ameublement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"cuir pour rembourrage" figure dans la "Liste des Etats-Unis d'Amérique", article no 4104.31.40, p.188. 2, record 6, French, - cuir%20d%27ameublement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-10-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Upholstery
- Home Furniture
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- upholstery
1, record 7, English, upholstery
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- upholstering 1, record 7, English, upholstering
correct, noun
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The materials (as fabric, padding and springs) used to make a soft covering especially for a seat. 1, record 7, English, - upholstery
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
- Mobilier domestique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- rembourrage
1, record 7, French, rembourrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] matières plus ou moins compressibles (fibres animales, végétales, synthétiques, flocons ou plaques de polyéther, plaques de mousse de latex, ou combinaison de ces divers matériaux). 1, record 7, French, - rembourrage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-09-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Education
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Upholstery (Mass Production) 1, record 8, English, Upholstery%20%28Mass%20Production%29
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Upholstering(Mass Production) 1, record 8, English, Upholstering%28Mass%20Production%29
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Pédagogie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Rembourrage (production en série) 1, record 8, French, Rembourrage%20%28production%20en%20s%C3%A9rie%29
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre de cours collégial. 1, record 8, French, - Rembourrage%20%28production%20en%20s%C3%A9rie%29
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-02-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- School and School-Related Administration
- Upholstery
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Furniture Upholstery and Repair 1, record 9, English, Furniture%20Upholstery%20and%20Repair
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Upholstering : Classroom and shop experiences concerned with all aspects of upholstering, including furniture, automobile seats, caskets, mattresses, and bedsprings. 2, record 9, English, - Furniture%20Upholstery%20and%20Repair
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Community college program. 3, record 9, English, - Furniture%20Upholstery%20and%20Repair
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Rembourrage et réparations de meubles 1, record 9, French, Rembourrage%20et%20r%C3%A9parations%20de%20meubles
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cours collégial. 2, record 9, French, - Rembourrage%20et%20r%C3%A9parations%20de%20meubles
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1980-05-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- plush touch 1, record 10, English, plush%20touch
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
upholstering material with a velvety touch. 1, record 10, English, - plush%20touch
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et textile d'ameublement
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- toucher moelleux 1, record 10, French, toucher%20moelleux
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Upholstery
- Home Furniture
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- white furniture 1, record 11, English, white%20furniture
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unupholstered : the customer closes the upholstering which is then applied. 1, record 11, English, - white%20furniture
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
- Mobilier domestique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- meuble nu
1, record 11, French, meuble%20nu
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Metal Fasteners
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- upholstering nail 1, record 12, English, upholstering%20nail
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Clouterie et visserie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- clou à rembourrer
1, record 12, French, clou%20%C3%A0%20rembourrer
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- clou de tapissier 1, record 12, French, clou%20de%20tapissier
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- chair upholstering 1, record 13, English, chair%20upholstering
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et textile d'ameublement
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- recouvrement de meubles
1, record 13, French, recouvrement%20de%20meubles
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Upholstery
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- upholstering fabric 1, record 14, English, upholstering%20fabric
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- tissu pour capitonnage
1, record 14, French, tissu%20pour%20capitonnage
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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