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PLUME DESSINER [2 records]

Record 1 2022-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Writing Instruments
  • Art Supplies
DEF

A cylindrical rod or tube of wood, metal, plastic, etc., into which the nib of a pen may be fixed, and which then forms the handle of the pen.

Key term(s)
  • pen-holder

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments d'écriture
  • Matériel d'artistes
DEF

Tige à l'extrémité de laquelle est adaptée une plume métallique pour écrire ou pour dessiner.

OBS

porte-plume : Les formes au pluriel pour la graphie avec trait-d’union sont «porte-plume» et «porte-plumes».

Key term(s)
  • porte-plumes

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial Design
  • Architectural Drafting and Tools
CONT

The scriber is used with templates ... and with pens ... The scriber is adjustable from vertical to 22 ° forward slanted letters by opening and closing the scriber arm. It is not necessary to move the templates or change position when adjusting to different slants.

CONT

Scriber templates consist of laminated strips with engraved grooves which are used to form letters. A tracer pin moving in the grooves guides the sriber pen ... in forming the letters. ... Scribers may be adjusted to form vertical or slanted letters ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dessin industriel
  • Dessin architectural et instruments
OBS

porte-plume : Tige à l'extrémité de laquelle est adaptée une plume métallique pour écrire ou dessiner.

Spanish

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