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BACKING-UP [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Practice
- Walls and Partitions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- backing-up
1, record 1, English, backing%2Dup
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- backing up 2, record 1, English, backing%20up
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of brick or blocks, concrete to form the interior white of a wall 3, record 1, English, - backing%2Dup
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The use of inferior bricks for the inner face of a wall. 2, record 1, English, - backing%2Dup
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maçonnerie
- Murs et cloisons
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- formation d'un fond de remplissage
1, record 1, French, formation%20d%27un%20fond%20de%20remplissage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Emploi de briques ou de blocs de béton en vue de former la paroi intérieure d'un mur. 2, record 1, French, - formation%20d%27un%20fond%20de%20remplissage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Albañilería
- Paredes y mamparas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- macizado interior
1, record 1, Spanish, macizado%20interior
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
El uso de ladrillo de peor calidad para la cara interior de un muro. 1, record 1, Spanish, - macizado%20interior
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-05-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Practice
- Walls and Partitions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- backing
1, record 2, English, backing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- backing-up 2, record 2, English, backing%2Dup
- back filling 2, record 2, English, back%20filling
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Common brickwork behind a facing brick facade. 3, record 2, English, - backing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maçonnerie
- Murs et cloisons
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fond de remplissage
1, record 2, French, fond%20de%20remplissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- maçonnerie de remplissage 2, record 2, French, ma%C3%A7onnerie%20de%20remplissage
correct, feminine noun
- maçonnerie intérieure 2, record 2, French, ma%C3%A7onnerie%20int%C3%A9rieure
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de matériaux constitué de briques moellons ou blocs de béton, utilisés pour former la paroi intérieure d'un mur. 1, record 2, French, - fond%20de%20remplissage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Albañilería
- Paredes y mamparas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fondo de relleno
1, record 2, Spanish, fondo%20de%20relleno
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-07-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electrotyping and Stereotype Printing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- backing-up
1, record 3, English, backing%2Dup
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In electrotyping, the process of filling in the thin copper shell with metal in order to give a solid back. 1, record 3, English, - backing%2Dup
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stéréotypie et galvanotypie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- doublage
1, record 3, French, doublage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En galvanotypie, renforcement de la coquille de cuivre en coulant, au dos, une couche épaisse d'alliage d'imprimerie. 1, record 3, French, - doublage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-07-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Printing Processes - Various
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- backing-up
1, record 4, English, backing%2Dup
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- perfecting 1, record 4, English, perfecting
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Printing the reverse side of a sheet already printed on one side. 1, record 4, English, - backing%2Dup
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Procédés d'impression divers
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- retiration
1, record 4, French, retiration
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Impression du verso d'une feuille déjà imprimée au recto. 1, record 4, French, - retiration
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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