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BRAIDING [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- net braiding
1, record 1, English, net%20braiding
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- braiding 2, record 1, English, braiding
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
hand braiding 3, record 1, English, - net%20braiding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
braiding of netting, braiding of net webbing 4, record 1, English, - net%20braiding
Record 1, Key term(s)
- braiding of net
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- laçage de filet
1, record 1, French, la%C3%A7age%20de%20filet
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- laçage 2, record 1, French, la%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode manuelle ou mécanique, qui permet la confection de mailles avec du fil de nature et de grosseur déterminées par les caractéristiques de l'alèze. 3, record 1, French, - la%C3%A7age%20de%20filet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- trenzado
1, record 1, Spanish, trenzado
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Clothing (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Russian braid
1, record 2, English, Russian%20braid
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- soutache 1, record 2, English, soutache
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Russian braid: Narrow, flat, decorative braid. Same as soutache. 1, record 2, English, - Russian%20braid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Soutache: Narrow, flat, decorative braid. 1, record 2, English, - Russian%20braid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Imperial German Shoulder Straps 1910-1918 ... The purpose of this article is to briefly describe the shoulder straps or epaulets of the Imperial German enlisted infantry of World War I. It is important to distinguish between shoulder straps, epaulets and shoulder boards. Shoulder straps and epaulets are basically the same thing - a strap fabric with some form of regimental or corps insignia embroidered on it ... Boards are the epaulets reserved for officers and while serving the fame function as shoulder straps (regimental or corps distinction), are made of silver or gold) Russian braid or tape with some form of ram; distinction on it ... The correct name for these types of shoulder boards Achselstuck. 2, record 2, English, - Russian%20braid
Record 2, Key term(s)
- braiding
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- soutache
1, record 2, French, soutache
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tresse de galon [...]. Ouvrage de passementerie (tresse ou galon) servant d'ornement distinctif sur les uniformes, les képis [...]. 1, record 2, French, - soutache
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-03-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- braiding
1, record 3, English, braiding
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- plaiting 2, record 3, English, plaiting
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fabric construction in which three or more yarns from a single source are interlaced diagonally and lengthwise (just as in braiding hair). There are two forms, flat and tubular. Both yield a fabric that is narrow and flexible. 3, record 3, English, - braiding
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tressage
1, record 3, French, tressage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de tresser. 2, record 3, French, - tressage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tressage est réalisé par l'entrelacement de trois ou plusieurs fils pour obtenir une tresse ou une corde. Il existe deux sortes de tressages : plat et tubulaire. 3, record 3, French, - tressage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-02-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
- Baskets and Basketmaking
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- braiding
1, record 4, English, braiding
correct, see observation, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- plaiting 2, record 4, English, plaiting
correct, see observation, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
From the verb "braid, -ed, -ing": To form (three or more strands) into a cord or ribbon by repeatedly crossing a left and then a right strand over a central strand and under an opposite strand. 3, record 4, English, - braiding
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
From the verb "plait, -ed, -ing": To interweave the strands or locks of. 3, record 4, English, - braiding
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
- Vannerie
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- nattage
1, record 4, French, nattage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- tressage 1, record 4, French, tressage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
nattage : Action de natter; état de ce qui est natté. 1, record 4, French, - nattage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
tressage : Action de tresser; manière dont un objet est tressé. 1, record 4, French, - nattage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
natter : Entrelacer des mèches de cheveux, la crinière d'un cheval, des fils de soie, de laine, etc. SYN. : tresser. 1, record 4, French, - nattage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tresser : Entrelacer des brins, des fils, des cheveux, etc., pour en faire une tresse. 1, record 4, French, - nattage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
nattage ou tressage de la crinière et de la queue d'un cheval. 2, record 4, French, - nattage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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