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CUL-DE-LAMPE [2 records]

Record 1 2023-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Antique and Obsolete Weapons
DEF

The knob or pommel at the rear end of a cannon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes anciennes
DEF

Dans les anciens canons se chargeant par la bouche, face extérieure arrière où se trouve le bouton de culasse.

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
  • Typography
DEF

A small decorative design at the foot of a page or the end of a chapter or book.

Key term(s)
  • tail piece

French

Domaine(s)
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques
  • Typographie (Caractères)
DEF

Gravure placée dans la partie inférieure d’une page (en fin de chapitre, par exemple).

Spanish

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