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PLAITING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-09-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- plaiting
1, record 1, English, plaiting
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The knitting together of two or more yarns usually of different colors or fibers so that one appears on the face of the fabric and the other on the back. 1, record 1, English, - plaiting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vanisage
1, record 1, French, vanisage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode de tricotage, dans lequel deux fils différents sont tricotés ensemble de telle façon que l'un d'eux recouvre exactement l'autre. 1, record 1, French, - vanisage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- braiding
1, record 2, English, braiding
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- plaiting 2, record 2, English, plaiting
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - braiding
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tressage
1, record 2, French, tressage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de tresser. 2, record 2, French, - tressage
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - tressage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-02-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
- Baskets and Basketmaking
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- braiding
1, record 3, English, braiding
correct, see observation, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- plaiting 2, record 3, English, plaiting
correct, see observation, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - braiding
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
From the verb "plait, -ed, -ing": To interweave the strands or locks of. 3, record 3, English, - braiding
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
- Vannerie
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- nattage
1, record 3, French, nattage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- tressage 1, record 3, French, tressage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
nattage : Action de natter; état de ce qui est natté. 1, record 3, French, - nattage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
tressage : Action de tresser; manière dont un objet est tressé. 1, record 3, French, - nattage
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - nattage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tresser : Entrelacer des brins, des fils, des cheveux, etc., pour en faire une tresse. 1, record 3, French, - nattage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
nattage ou tressage de la crinière et de la queue d'un cheval. 2, record 3, French, - nattage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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