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BACK FOLD [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tectonics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- backfold
1, record 1, English, backfold
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
backfold: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 2, record 1, English, - backfold
Record 1, Key term(s)
- back-fold
- back fold
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tectonique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pli en retour
1, record 1, French, pli%20en%20retour
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quand deux nappes [...] sont superposées, la nappe inférieure peut épouser la forme de la tête de la nappe supérieure qui se trouve ainsi «encapuchonnée» par un pli en retour [...] 2, record 1, French, - pli%20en%20retour
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pli en retour : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 1, French, - pli%20en%20retour
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-02-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Sewing (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- back fold
1, record 2, English, back%20fold
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
pleat: Three layers of fabric involving two folds or reversaIs of direction; the back fold may be replaced by a seam. 1, record 2, English, - back%20fold
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pliure arrière
1, record 2, French, pliure%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pliure arrière d'un col de chemise par exemple. 1, record 2, French, - pliure%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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