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COMBADO [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-04-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Architecture
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- camber arch 1, record 1, English, camber%20arch
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Architecture
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arc cambré 1, record 1, French, arc%20cambr%C3%A9
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arc ayant un extrados plat horizontal et un intrados cambré, moyennant une hausse d'environ 1/8 pouce par pied de portée 2, record 1, French, - arc%20cambr%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- arco combado
1, record 1, Spanish, arco%20combado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arco con un extradós horizontal plano,un intradós arqueado y una elevación de 1 por ciento. 1, record 1, Spanish, - arco%20combado
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-10-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Xylology (The Study of Wood)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sweep
1, record 2, English, sweep
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Curve in a stem or log (hence "sabre butt"), as distinct from an abrupt bend. Generally induced, i.e. as a reaction to environmental conditions (e.g. solifluxion, snow pressure on slopes, a strong prevailing wind), rather than genetic. 2, record 2, English, - sweep
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Xylologie (Étude des bois)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- courbure
1, record 2, French, courbure
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courbure d'une tige, ou d'une grume, généralement provoquée par une réaction de l'arbre à des conditions particulières de milieu (telles que par ex. solifluxion, vent, pression de la neige sur les pentes, etc.), plutôt que congénitale. 1, record 2, French, - courbure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Xilología (Estudio de la madera)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- combado
1, record 2, Spanish, combado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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