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COUPE TISSUS [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microprojector
1, record 1, English, microprojector
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- micro-projector 2, record 1, English, micro%2Dprojector
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device designed to enlarge and project microscopic transparencies such as microscope slides for viewing by large groups. 3, record 1, English, - microprojector
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Microprojectors are either attachments for a microscope or separate projectors with built-in microscopic lenses. They are used in much the same way as slide projectors are. 4, record 1, English, - microprojector
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Microprojector. - In basic principle similar to a microscope, it has a powerful light source enabling the magnified image to be projected on to a screen so that the whole class can see it. Prepared slides and live material can be used and it has many applications, particularly in biology. 5, record 1, English, - microprojector
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- microprojecteur
1, record 1, French, microprojecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- micro-projecteur 2, record 1, French, micro%2Dprojecteur
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Projecteur de préparations microscopiques. 3, record 1, French, - microprojecteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Appareil de projection qui permet d’observer sur un écran l’image d’objets, de préparations microscopiques on de microphotographies. Une platine fixée à l’appareil permet également une observation individuelle. 4, record 1, French, - microprojecteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le micro-projecteur est une forme spécialisée du diascope. Il remplace les microscopes individuels [...] et indique [...] exactement au maître ce que l'élève voit réellement. Certaines préparations [...] peuvent être produites par le maître et les élèves :coupe d’une feuille, œil d’insecte, tissus, etc... L'avantage de cet appareil est qu'il présente [...] la réalité elle-même, fortement grossie [...] 2, record 1, French, - microprojecteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trimming shears
1, record 2, English, trimming%20shears
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- trimming scissors 2, record 2, English, trimming%20scissors
correct
- trimmer 3, record 2, English, trimmer
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Couture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ciseaux de coupe
1, record 2, French, ciseaux%20de%20coupe
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ciseaux coudés 2, record 2, French, ciseaux%20coud%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les ciseaux de coupe(20 à 40 cm), dont un des anneaux permet de passer plusieurs doigts, servent à couper les tissus épais. 1, record 2, French, - ciseaux%20de%20coupe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-03-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dressmaker's shears
1, record 3, English, dressmaker%27s%20shears
correct, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- dressmaker shears 2, record 3, English, dressmaker%20shears
correct, plural
- dress maker's shears 3, record 3, English, dress%20maker%27s%20shears
correct, plural
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shears ... One side (or both) has a larger handle to accommodate a couple of fingers (thumb in the top and fingers in the bottom). The handles are often attached with an adjustable screw for precision cutting (especially dressmaker's shears). Dressmaker's shears are generally longer and their bent shape facilitates easier cutting of fabrics, while utility shears with both large handles have a heavier construction and a wider range of cutting applications. 4, record 3, English, - dressmaker%27s%20shears
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The most popular length of dressmaker shears is 8”. 5, record 3, English, - dressmaker%27s%20shears
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- grands ciseaux de couturière
1, record 3, French, grands%20ciseaux%20de%20couturi%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- grands ciseaux 2, record 3, French, grands%20ciseaux
correct, masculine noun, plural
- ciseaux de couturière 3, record 3, French, ciseaux%20de%20couturi%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, plural
- ciseaux de coupe 2, record 3, French, ciseaux%20de%20coupe
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les grands ciseaux ou ciseaux de coupe (20 cm) - Les anneaux sont assez larges pour qu’on ait les ciseaux bien en mains. Les lames sont longues, pour couper le tissu sur une bonne longueur à chaque coup de ciseaux. L’une est pointue, l’autre est [généralement] arrondie. 2, record 3, French, - grands%20ciseaux%20de%20couturi%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ciseaux de coupe : terme également utilisé au sens général de ciseaux servant au découpage de tissus(«cutting shears»). 4, record 3, French, - grands%20ciseaux%20de%20couturi%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Tomography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- emission tomography
1, record 4, English, emission%20tomography
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- emission-computed tomography 2, record 4, English, emission%2Dcomputed%20tomography
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Emission tomography can be used to monitor, in vivo and regionally, the utilization of metabolic substrates labeled with positron-emitting radioisotopes produced by a cyclotron. 4, record 4, English, - emission%20tomography
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tomographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tomographie d'émission
1, record 4, French, tomographie%20d%27%C3%A9mission
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- TE 2, record 4, French, TE
feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- tomographie par émission 3, record 4, French, tomographie%20par%20%C3%A9mission
correct, feminine noun
- TE 2, record 4, French, TE
feminine noun
- TE 2, record 4, French, TE
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tomographie qui fournit une image en coupe des tissus préalablement imprégnés d’un produit marqué. 2, record 4, French, - tomographie%20d%27%C3%A9mission
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tomografía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tomografía de emisión
1, record 4, Spanish, tomograf%C3%ADa%20de%20emisi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-04-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Animal Science
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- section-to-slide digestion
1, record 5, English, section%2Dto%2Dslide%20digestion
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sections (of tissues) held on glass slides were incubated in strained rumen fluid. 2, record 5, English, - section%2Dto%2Dslide%20digestion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Zootechnie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- digestion sur lame
1, record 5, French, digestion%20sur%20lame
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Digestion d’une coupe de tissus végétaux sur lame de verre par trempage et incubation dans le liquide du rumen. 1, record 5, French, - digestion%20sur%20lame
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-03-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- botryomycoma
1, record 6, English, botryomycoma
correct, obsolete
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A granulomatous mass occurring in botryomycosis; a chronic S. aureus infection of skin, lung, or bone that produces granules resembling those seen in actinomycosis, and enterocolitis. These infections are rarely seen today. 2, record 6, English, - botryomycoma
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- botryomycome
1, record 6, French, botryomycome
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un ongle est incarné lorsqu'il s’incruste dans les tissus qui limitent ses bords latéraux. Le premier orteil est de loin le plus fréquemment atteint. Les causes n’ en sont pas toujours évidentes : chaussures trop serrées, mauvaise coupe de l'ongle, conformation particulière sont généralement incriminées. Les conséquences en sont des douleurs, surtout à la pression, une difficulté à se chausser, et souvent une réaction inflammatoire et une infection. Ces deux phénomènes stimulent la production d’un tissu de cicatrisation formant bourrelet(le botryomycome) qu'accentue la macération. 2, record 6, French, - botryomycome
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-02-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- beaded velvet
1, record 7, English, beaded%20velvet
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Velvet with a cut-out pattern or a velvet pile effect, made on a jacquard loom. This fabric is used primarily for evening wear. 1, record 7, English, - beaded%20velvet
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- velours coupé
1, record 7, French, velours%20coup%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- velours perlé 2, record 7, French, velours%20perl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] velours coupé, réalisé sur une seule fonture [...] contenant en poids 75 p. 100 ou plus de fibres de coton peignées produites par filature à anneaux [...] Ces tissus sont destinés à être utilisés dans la confection de chemises, de chandails et de pantalons pour hommes et pour garçons, et de blouses, de pantalons, de tee-shirts et de hauts pour femmes et pour filles. 1, record 7, French, - velours%20coup%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-10-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- pile
1, record 8, English, pile
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- nap 2, record 8, English, nap
avoid
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fabric effect formed by introducing tufts, loops, or other erect yarns on all or part of the fabric surface. Types are warp, filling, and knotted pile, or loops produced by weaving an extra set of yarns over wires that are then drawn out of the fabric. Plain wires leave uncut loops; wires with a razor-like blade produce a cut-pile surface. Pile fabric can also be made by producing a double-cloth structure woven face to face, with an extra set of yarn interlacing with each cloth alternately. The two fabrics are cut apart by a traversing knife, producing two fabrics with a cut-pile face. 3, record 8, English, - pile
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pile should not be confused with nap. 3, record 8, English, - pile
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Originally nap and pile were used synonymously, but the present trend of using the two terms for different concepts is to be encouraged as providing a means of differentiation and avoidance of confusion. 4, record 8, English, - pile
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- velours
1, record 8, French, velours
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- poil 2, record 8, French, poil
correct, masculine noun
- poils 3, record 8, French, poils
correct, masculine noun
- couche de poil 4, record 8, French, couche%20de%20poil
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Velours : Effet de tissu formé par des touffes, des boucles ou autres fils dressés et couvrant entièrement ou partiellement la surface du tissu. 1, record 8, French, - velours
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe différents types de velours : chaîne, trame, à points noués ou à boucles obtenus par tissage d’un ensemble de fils supplémentaires par-dessus les fers qui sont ensuite retirés du tissu. En employant des bancs simples, on obtient des boucles non coupées, et en employant des bancs à lame tranchante, on obtient une surface à poils coupés. Le velours peut aussi être fait par un tissage double face, les deux pièces sont travaillées en même temps l'une sur l'autre avec un ensemble de fils supplémentaire liant alternativement les deux tissus. Les deux tissus sont coupés à l'aide d’une lame de rasoir produisant ainsi deux étoffes présentant une face à poil coupé. L'opération de fabrication du velours ne doit pas être confondu avec le procédé de grattage. 1, record 8, French, - velours
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-01-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- fabric cutting
1, record 9, English, fabric%20cutting
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Metallic component yarn for electronic guidance of fabric cutting. 1, record 9, English, - fabric%20cutting
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- coupe des tissus
1, record 9, French, coupe%20des%20tissus
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fil métallique pour guider électroniquement la coupe des tissus. 1, record 9, French, - coupe%20des%20tissus
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-11-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Patterns
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- muslin model
1, record 10, English, muslin%20model
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- muslin 2, record 10, English, muslin
correct
- muslin shell 1, record 10, English, muslin%20shell
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
muslin model. Trial garment of muslin made for testing tissue-paper pattern and making any alterations necessary for unusual figures; then used as pattern. 1, record 10, English, - muslin%20model
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A trial model of a garment ... worked out in muslin for preliminary showing or fitting and then used as a pattern. 2, record 10, English, - muslin%20model
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Patrons (Couture)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- toile à patron
1, record 10, French, toile%20%C3%A0%20patron
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- patron-toile 2, record 10, French, patron%2Dtoile
correct, masculine noun
- toile 3, record 10, French, toile
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toile à patron : toile fine de coton utilisée pour la mise au point d’un modèle sur mannequin de bois, puis sur mannequin vivant qui donnera lieu au patron en papier. 1, record 10, French, - toile%20%C3%A0%20patron
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le patron-toile : c'est en fait un second patron exécuté sur tissus d’après votre patron-papier initial rectifié à vos mesures. [...] Après avoir mis au point votre patron-toile [...] il vous servira de patron pour la coupe du tissu. 2, record 10, French, - toile%20%C3%A0%20patron
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1988-03-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Patterns
- Applications of Automation
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- cutting ticket
1, record 11, English, cutting%20ticket
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Patrons (Couture)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- billet de coupe
1, record 11, French, billet%20de%20coupe
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- étiquette de l'ordre de coupe 1, record 11, French, %C3%A9tiquette%20de%20l%27ordre%20de%20coupe
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s’agit de la découpe de tissus sur systèmes de découpe contrôlés par ordinateurs. Pour la découpe en grandes séries de parties de vêtements(devant, dos, manches, cols, etc.), chaque pièce de tissu porte une étiquette portant les instructions pour l'opérateur du système de découpe automatique. Il est indiqué sur cette étiquette la manière de positionner le tissu à découper sur la table de découpe, de respecter le sens du tirage du tissu et le sens de son impression(s’il s’agit d’un tissu imprimé) etc. Chaque coupe est numérotée. Cette étiquette donne l'ordre des différentes opérations pour faire la découpe. Si l'ordre des opérations est respecter, on évite les pertes en tissu, et, en même temps, on réduit les coûts. 1, record 11, French, - billet%20de%20coupe
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1987-05-25
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- laser scissors 1, record 12, English, laser%20scissors
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- ciseau-laser
1, record 12, French, ciseau%2Dlaser
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Laser contrôlé par ordinateur, utilisé notamment pour la coupe des tissus. 1, record 12, French, - ciseau%2Dlaser
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1987-05-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- bent-handle dressmaker's shears
1, record 13, English, bent%2Dhandle%20dressmaker%27s%20shears
correct, plural
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bent-handle dressmaker's shears are best for pattern cutting; angle of lower blade lets fabric lie flat. Made in 6 [inches] to 12 [inches) lengths; 7 [inches] and 8 [inches] are used most often. Left-hand model available, also special shears for synthetics and knits. 1, record 13, English, - bent%2Dhandle%20dressmaker%27s%20shears
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- ciseaux de coupe à manche recourbé
1, record 13, French, ciseaux%20de%20coupe%20%C3%A0%20manche%20recourb%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ciseaux de coupe à manche recourbé. Servent à tailler. La lame inférieure ne soulève pas le tissu. Ils mesurent de 6 [pouces] à 12 [pouces]. Il existe des modèles pour gauchères. D'autres taillent tissus synthétiques et lainages. 1, record 13, French, - ciseaux%20de%20coupe%20%C3%A0%20manche%20recourb%C3%A9
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1986-10-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Tomography
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- X-ray transmission transverse tomography 1, record 14, English, X%2Dray%20transmission%20transverse%20tomography
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Tomographie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- tomographie transverse par transmission de rayons X
1, record 14, French, tomographie%20transverse%20par%20transmission%20de%20rayons%20X
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comme la radiographie classique, la tomographie transverse par transmission de rayons X ne fournit essentiellement que des informations d’ordre anatomique, mais elle le fait avec une précision jamais atteinte.(...) La tomographie fournit une image de la distribution des coefficients d’absorption dans une coupe de l'organe avec une précision telle qu'il est possible de différencier des tissus moins entre eux(...) 1, record 14, French, - tomographie%20transverse%20par%20transmission%20de%20rayons%20X
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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