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TENTER [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-04-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tenter-machine operator
1, record 1, English, tenter%2Dmachine%20operator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tenter-frame operator 1, record 1, English, tenter%2Dframe%20operator
correct
- tenter machine operator 2, record 1, English, tenter%20machine%20operator
correct
- tenter frame operator 3, record 1, English, tenter%20frame%20operator
correct
- tentering-machine operator 4, record 1, English, tentering%2Dmachine%20operator
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Machine] consisting of chains fitted with pins or clips to hold the selvedges of the fabric, and travelling on tracks. As the fabric passes through a heated chamber, creases and wrinkles are removed, the weave is straightened, and the fabric is dried to its final size. 5, record 1, English, - tenter%2Dmachine%20operator
Record 1, Key term(s)
- tentering machine operator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ouvrier à la rame
1, record 1, French, ouvrier%20%C3%A0%20la%20rame
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ouvrière à la rame 1, record 1, French, ouvri%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20la%20rame
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2023-01-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tenter machine tender-textile manufacturing
1, record 2, English, tenter%20machine%20tender%2Dtextile%20manufacturing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ouvrier à la rame - industrie du textile
1, record 2, French, ouvrier%20%C3%A0%20la%20rame%20%2D%20industrie%20du%20textile
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ouvrière à la rame - industrie du textile 1, record 2, French, ouvri%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20la%20rame%20%2D%20industrie%20du%20textile
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-07-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tenter frame
1, record 3, English, tenter%20frame
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- stenter 2, record 3, English, stenter
correct
- tenter 3, record 3, English, tenter
correct
- tentering machine 4, record 3, English, tentering%20machine
correct
- tenter machine 5, record 3, English, tenter%20machine
correct
- stentering machine 6, record 3, English, stentering%20machine
correct
- stenter machine 7, record 3, English, stenter%20machine
correct
- tentering-machine 8, record 3, English, tentering%2Dmachine
correct
- tenter-machine 8, record 3, English, tenter%2Dmachine
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine [that is] used to finish fabric to a given width under tension [and that] consists essentially of a pair of continuous travelling chains fitted with clips of fine pins on horizontal tracks. 9, record 3, English, - tenter%20frame
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The machine can be used for drying, curing, heat setting, dyeing or coating. 10, record 3, English, - tenter%20frame
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rame
1, record 3, French, rame
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- rame sans fin 2, record 3, French, rame%20sans%20fin
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
- rame continue 3, record 3, French, rame%20continue
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine destinée à la fixation mécanique ou thermique d'une pièce de tissu à une laize déterminée [et dans laquelle le] tissu est guidé à chaque lisière par une chaîne munie de pinces ou de picots. 4, record 3, French, - rame
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Associée à divers [appareils, cette machine] est utilisée pour la réalisation des apprêts, le séchage, la polymérisation, le thermofixage, la teinture ou l'enduction. 4, record 3, French, - rame
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-02-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- jigging tenter
1, record 4, English, jigging%20tenter
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- jigging stenter 2, record 4, English, jigging%20stenter
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A clip tenter frame whose side chains move forward and back, but opposite to each other, while carrying fabric forward through the drying chamber. 3, record 4, English, - jigging%20tenter
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The shearing motion imparted to the fabric has a softening effect. 3, record 4, English, - jigging%20tenter
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rame à dérailler
1, record 4, French, rame%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9railler
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2021-12-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tenter
1, record 5, English, tenter
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- tenter frame 2, record 5, English, tenter%20frame
correct
- tenter-frame 1, record 5, English, tenter%2Dframe
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wooden framework on which cloth is stretched after being milled so that it may set or dry evenly and without shrinking. 1, record 5, English, - tenter
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rame
1, record 5, French, rame
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- rame fixe 2, record 5, French, rame%20fixe
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Châssis horizontal servant à maintenir tendue dans les deux sens une pièce de tissu pendant le séchage. 1, record 5, French, - rame
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tenter frame
1, record 6, English, tenter%20frame
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tenter frame: an item in the "Textileworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 6, English, - tenter%20frame
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- rame de séchage
1, record 6, French, rame%20de%20s%C3%A9chage
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rame de séchage : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de travail du textile» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 6, French, - rame%20de%20s%C3%A9chage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2019-10-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tenter stick
1, record 7, English, tenter%20stick
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- tenter 1, record 7, English, tenter
correct, noun
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A strip of wood, typically 1-2 m long by 40 mm by 30 mm, fitted with a row of right-angled sharp hooks along each side, on which each split herring is hung tail down on a pair of hooks so that it remains open when exposed to the smoke in the kiln. 2, record 7, English, - tenter%20stick
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- aine
1, record 7, French, aine
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- ainette 1, record 7, French, ainette
correct, feminine noun
- alinette 1, record 7, French, alinette
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Baguette sur laquelle on enfile les harengs à fumer. 1, record 7, French, - aine
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos del mar y de agua dulce (Ind. alimentaria)
- Pesca comercial
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- barra para ahumar arenques
1, record 7, Spanish, barra%20para%20ahumar%20arenques
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-11-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
- Meats and Meat Industries
- Food Preservation and Canning
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- speat smoking
1, record 8, English, speat%20smoking
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- tenter smoking 1, record 8, English, tenter%20smoking
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Conservation des aliments et conserverie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fumage en suspension
1, record 8, French, fumage%20en%20suspension
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fumage de produits suspendus à des ainets ou à des crochets. 2, record 8, French, - fumage%20en%20suspension
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) normalisé(s) par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie des pêches commerciales. 3, record 8, French, - fumage%20en%20suspension
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-11-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
- Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
- Food Industries
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- rod
1, record 9, English, rod
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- speat 1, record 9, English, speat
correct
- speight 1, record 9, English, speight
correct
- spit 1, record 9, English, spit
correct
- tenter 1, record 9, English, tenter
correct
- tenter stick 1, record 9, English, tenter%20stick
correct
- stick 1, record 9, English, stick
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
- Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ainet
1, record 9, French, ainet
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mince baguette de bois, de métal ou de plastique sur laquelle les poissons sont enfilés par une ouïe ou suspendus à des crochets et qui est portée par des supports pour le séchage. 2, record 9, French, - ainet
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) normalisé(s) par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie des pêches commerciales. 3, record 9, French, - ainet
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-01-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Silk (Textiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- centering marks
1, record 10, English, centering%20marks
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- pin marks 1, record 10, English, pin%20marks
correct
- stenter marks 1, record 10, English, stenter%20marks
correct
- tenter marks 1, record 10, English, tenter%20marks
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A series of small apertures or severed yams running parallel to and near the fabric edges. 1, record 10, English, - centering%20marks
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This defect is caused by hooked, blunted or poorly adjusted stenter pins. 1, record 10, English, - centering%20marks
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Soieries
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- marques de picots
1, record 10, French, marques%20de%20picots
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Série de petites ouvertures ou de fils disjoints s'étendant parallèlement aux lisières du tissu ou près de celles-ci. 1, record 10, French, - marques%20de%20picots
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce défaut est causé par une mauvaise prise du tissu par des picots de la rame recourbés, épointés ou mal réglés. 1, record 10, French, - marques%20de%20picots
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- pin tenter frame 1, record 11, English, pin%20tenter%20frame
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
after starching and finishing, fabrics require drying under tension to give a smooth surface and remove wrinkles. A clip or pin tenter frame is used for this purpose. 1, record 11, English, - pin%20tenter%20frame
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- rame à picots
1, record 11, French, rame%20%C3%A0%20picots
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[la rame est] constituée de 2 chaînes parallèles sans fin, portant des pinces ou des picots. Le tissu est engagé dans ces pinces ou ces picots, ce qui permet de régler (...) sa largeur. 1, record 11, French, - rame%20%C3%A0%20picots
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- clip tenter frame 1, record 12, English, clip%20tenter%20frame
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
after starching and finishing, fabrics require drying under tension to give a smooth surface and remove wrinkles. A clip or pin tenter frame is used for this purpose. 1, record 12, English, - clip%20tenter%20frame
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- rame à pinces
1, record 12, French, rame%20%C3%A0%20pinces
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[la rame est] constituée de 2 chaînes parallèles sans fin, portant des pinces ou des picots. Le tissu est engagé dans ces pinces ou ces picots, ce qui permet de régler (...) sa largeur. 1, record 12, French, - rame%20%C3%A0%20pinces
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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