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Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-03-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- buttonhole twist
1, record 1, English, buttonhole%20twist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- button hole twist thread 2, record 1, English, button%20hole%20twist%20thread
correct
- silk buttonhole twist 3, record 1, English, silk%20buttonhole%20twist
correct
- silk buttonhole twist thread 3, record 1, English, silk%20buttonhole%20twist%20thread
correct
- button-hole twist 4, record 1, English, button%2Dhole%20twist
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A strong, lustrous silk about three times the diameter of normal sewing silk, and is used for hand-worked buttonholes, for sewing on buttons, and for various decorative effects. 5, record 1, English, - buttonhole%20twist
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... you can sew up any holes that you might have. I use ... a button hole twist thread in a light brown or tan color ... 6, record 1, English, - buttonhole%20twist
Record 1, Key term(s)
- buttonhole silk twist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- soie retorse
1, record 1, French, soie%20retorse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- soie torse 2, record 1, French, soie%20torse
correct, feminine noun
- soie tordue 2, record 1, French, soie%20tordue
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
fil de soie retorse, soie retorse pour boutonnières 3, record 1, French, - soie%20retorse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de hilados (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- hilo torzal
1, record 1, Spanish, hilo%20torzal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- torzal de seda 2, record 1, Spanish, torzal%20de%20seda
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hilo grueso utilizado en detalles que necesitan resistencia para evitar el desgaste como los ojales o cosido de botones y cierres, y también para la confección de prendas resistentes como los pantalones vaqueros, por ejemplo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - hilo%20torzal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Accesorios de costura. [...] Torzal de seda : Este hilo(grueso D) sirve para costuras aparentes, para ojales hechos a mano y para bordar; con él se puede también coser a máquina. 2, record 1, Spanish, - hilo%20torzal
Record 1, Key term(s)
- hilo torzal de seda
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-10-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- double-mesh
1, record 2, English, double%2Dmesh
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reinforce a net section with a double braided mesh. 2, record 2, English, - double%2Dmesh
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lacer en fil double
1, record 2, French, lacer%20en%20fil%20double
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- contre-mailler 2, record 2, French, contre%2Dmailler
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Effectuer un laçage en fil double dans une partie du filet nécessitant un renfort. 3, record 2, French, - lacer%20en%20fil%20double
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- coser redes con hilo doble
1, record 2, Spanish, coser%20redes%20con%20hilo%20doble
proposal, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-11-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Ropemaking
- Oil Drilling
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- splice
1, record 3, English, splice
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To join the ends of ropes together, or the end of a rope to its standing part ... by interweaving the strands of the rope. 2, record 3, English, - splice
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
To join two parts of a rope or wire line by interweaving individual strands of the line together. 3, record 3, English, - splice
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Corderie
- Forage des puits de pétrole
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- épisser
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9pisser
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réunir deux cordages, deux câbles d'acier en décommettant les extrémités pour reconstituer sans nœud un cordage ou un câble. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9pisser
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
- Cordelería
- Perforación de pozos petrolíferos
- Cadenas y cables (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- coser
1, record 3, Spanish, coser
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- ayustar 2, record 3, Spanish, ayustar
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-06-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
- Sewing Machines
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bobbin
1, record 4, English, bobbin
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bobbins are spool-like thread holders that supply bottom thread for machine sewing. Made of plastic or metal, they come in different types to fit specific machines. 1, record 4, English, - bobbin
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
- Machines à coudre
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- canette
1, record 4, French, canette
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les canettes sont de petites bobines qui reçoivent le fil inférieur de la machine. Disponibles en plastique ou en métal, elles s'obtiennent en modèles s'adaptant aux différentes machines. 1, record 4, French, - canette
Record 4, Key term(s)
- cannette
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artículos y accesorios de costura
- Máquinas de coser
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- bobina
1, record 4, Spanish, bobina
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- carretel 2, record 4, Spanish, carretel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La bobina o carretel es el accesorio de la máquina [de coser] donde se enrolla el hilo para formar la parte inferior de la puntada o lanzada. 2, record 4, Spanish, - bobina
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-08-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Culinary Techniques
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- truss
1, record 5, English, truss
correct, verb, generic
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To secure a bird with string threaded through the carcass by means of a trussing needle, or with skewers 2, record 5, English, - truss
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose is to keep the wings and legs in position and to keep the bird in good shape during cooking. The string is removed before serving. Joints can also be tied to make carving easier. 2, record 5, English, - truss
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Techniques culinaires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- brider
1, record 5, French, brider
correct, specific
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Passer à l'aide d'une aiguille à brider, une ou deux brides de ficelles à rôti à travers le corps d'une volaille (ou d'un gibier à plume) pour maintenir les pattes et les ailes le long du corps pendant la cuisson. 1, record 5, French, - brider
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une volaille bien bridée se dispose mieux sur la plaque à rôtir ou dans le plat de cuisson. [...] On la débride toujours avant l'apprêt final et le dressage, ce qui permet de vérifier - et éventuellement d'achever - la cuisson des côtés protégés par les pattes. 1, record 5, French, - brider
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas culinarias
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- bridar
1, record 5, Spanish, bridar
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- coser 1, record 5, Spanish, coser
correct
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-04-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
- Printing Machines and Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- stapler
1, record 6, English, stapler
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small usually hand device for inserting the wire staples that bind papers together. 1, record 6, English, - stapler
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- agrafeuse
1, record 6, French, agrafeuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- brocheuse 2, record 6, French, brocheuse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine à brocher les imprimés à l'aide de petits crampons en fil de fer. 2, record 6, French, - agrafeuse
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«brocheuse» : Selon le Dictionnaire général de la langue française au Canada, il s'agit d'un canadianisme de bon aloi, admissible dans le français international. 3, record 6, French, - agrafeuse
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y artículos de oficina
- Equipo (Artes gráficas e imprenta)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- abrochadora
1, record 6, Spanish, abrochadora
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Máquina para coser papeles con grapas. 1, record 6, Spanish, - abrochadora
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-10-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- stitch
1, record 7, English, stitch
verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- brocher 1, record 7, French, brocher
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- coudre 1, record 7, French, coudre
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En reliure, attacher ensemble des feuilles ou des sections au moyen de fil, de corde ou de fil métallique. 1, record 7, French, - brocher
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artes gráficas e imprenta
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- coser
1, record 7, Spanish, coser
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unir los pliegos de un libro con puntadas de hilo pasadas por cada uno de ellos manualmente o con una cosedora. 1, record 7, Spanish, - coser
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-08-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- breeches-maker
1, record 8, English, breeches%2Dmaker
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- culottier
1, record 8, French, culottier
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- culottière 2, record 8, French, culotti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui confectionne des culottes, des pantalons. 2, record 8, French, - culottier
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- pantalonero
1, record 8, Spanish, pantalonero
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona especialmente dedicada a coser pantalones. 2, record 8, Spanish, - pantalonero
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-08-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- micro-computer application
1, record 9, English, micro%2Dcomputer%20application
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- microcomputer application 2, record 9, English, microcomputer%20application
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- application micro-informatique
1, record 9, French, application%20micro%2Dinformatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Informática
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- aplicación de microcomputadora
1, record 9, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n%20de%20microcomputadora
correct, feminine noun, Latin America
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- aplicación de microordenador 1, record 9, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n%20de%20microordenador
correct, feminine noun, Spain
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las microcomputadoras(microordenadores) han encontrado aplicaciones en los negocios, la tecnología, la industria y el hogar. Se usan en máquinas de juegos, sistemas de control del tráfico, instrumentos científicos, cajas registradoras en los establecimientos y sistemas de control de inventarios. La industria las está utilizando en los hornos de microondas, máquinas de coser, estaciones de gasolina, máquinas para mezclar pinturas, supervisión de procesos, unidades de control y cientos de otros dispositivos. 1, record 9, Spanish, - aplicaci%C3%B3n%20de%20microcomputadora
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- quilt
1, record 10, English, quilt
correct, verb
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To fasten together (two pieces or thicknesses of woven material) by stitches or lines of stitching, so as to hold in position a layer of some soft substance placed between them. Also, to sew (several thicknesses) together, usually by stitches arranged in some regular or decorative pattern. 2, record 10, English, - quilt
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Uses: quilts, pillows, jackets and linings of coats. 3, record 10, English, - quilt
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- matelasser
1, record 10, French, matelasser
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- piquer 2, record 10, French, piquer
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rendre matelassé (un tissu). 3, record 10, French, - matelasser
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Procéder au matelassage. 4, record 10, French, - matelasser
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matelassage : Technique qui consiste à intercaler une épaisseur de laine, ou de tout autre matériau, entre deux autres tissus et à les fixer ensemble par des piqûres qui forment un dessin décoratif le plus souvent en relief. 4, record 10, French, - matelasser
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Au Canada français, on dit «piquer à la courtepointe» pour désigner l'action du travail à la main. 2, record 10, French, - matelasser
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas y puntos de costura
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- acolchar 1, record 10, Spanish, acolchar
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coser o tisar labores o tejidos acolchados. 1, record 10, Spanish, - acolchar
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-09-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Silk (Textiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sewing silk
1, record 11, English, sewing%20silk
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Thread silk made for hand or machine sewing purposes, particulary the finer types. Made by twisting or plying several single threads together and the doubling of two, three, or more of these in the opposite direction. 2, record 11, English, - sewing%20silk
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Do not use silk embroidery floss for couching metal threads. Use a fine quality Japanese hand sewing silk. Also it is not necessary to wax the thread for strength. Silk is one of nature's strongest fibers, stronger that steel, and wax discolors the thread . 3, record 11, English, - sewing%20silk
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Soieries
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- soie à coudre
1, record 11, French, soie%20%C3%A0%20coudre
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Commande: une série de bobines de soie à coudre de différentes couleurs. 2, record 11, French, - soie%20%C3%A0%20coudre
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La soie à coudre est un fil de soie fin et solide. La soie à coudre est employée pour la laine et la soie ainsi que pour le faufilage et l'entoilage. 3, record 11, French, - soie%20%C3%A0%20coudre
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industrias textiles
- Sedería
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- seda para coser
1, record 11, Spanish, seda%20para%20coser
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2002-09-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Sewing Notions
- Embroidery Notions
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- sewing cotton
1, record 12, English, sewing%20cotton
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- cotton sewing thread 2, record 12, English, cotton%20sewing%20thread
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Adopts shuttle hook for thread looping, link for thread take-up and reverse feed mechanism. It is suitable for sewing cotton. ... 1, record 12, English, - sewing%20cotton
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
- Articles et accessoires de broderie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- fil à coudre de coton
1, record 12, French, fil%20%C3%A0%20coudre%20de%20coton
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de hilados (Textiles)
- Artículos y accesorios de costura
- Artículos y accesorios de bordado
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- algodón para coser
1, record 12, Spanish, algod%C3%B3n%20para%20coser
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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