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EPINCETAGE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- burling iron
1, record 1, English, burling%20iron
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
burling: 1. The process of removing loose threads and knots from fabrics with a type of tweezers called a burling iron. 2. The process of correcting loose tufts and replacing missing tufts following carpet construction. 1, record 1, English, - burling%20iron
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pince d’épincetage
1, record 1, French, pince%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9pincetage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
épincetage : Opération qui consiste à débarrasser, au moyen de petites pinces(pince d’épincetage) les tissus de tous les défauts restés visibles, notamment les fils lâches et les nœuds des fils de chaîne et de trame. 1, record 1, French, - pince%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9pincetage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- burling
1, record 2, English, burling
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process linked with specking, mending, and sewing in the dry-finishing department of the woolen or worsted mill, It is the removal of as much objectionable matter as possible from the goods. The burler, with the aid of a burling iron or tweezer, removes loops, nubs, faulty knots, vegetable matter, etc. 1, record 2, English, - burling
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- épincetage
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9pincetage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- énouage 1, record 2, French, %C3%A9nouage
correct, masculine noun
- épointillage 1, record 2, French, %C3%A9pointillage
correct, masculine noun
- époutissage 1, record 2, French, %C3%A9poutissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération qui consiste à débarrasser les tissus, particulièrement ceux de laine, de tous les défauts restés visibles après toutes les manipulations de finition, notamment les fragments de chardon, les grosseurs et les nœuds des fils de chaîne et de trame. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9pincetage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-05-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- burling
1, record 3, English, burling
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hand-tailoring operation to remove any knots and loose ends, insert missing tufts of surface yarns. 2, record 3, English, - burling
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
After a carpet is woven, it must be carefully inspected. Minor imperfections may be repaired by burling--a hand process. An electric tufting gun with a needle in its barrel is used to insert a missing bit of yarn in a tufted carpet. Custom designs may also be created with the gun. 3, record 3, English, - burling
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et textile d'ameublement
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- épincetage
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9pincetage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé par lequel on remplace à la main les touffes manquantes. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9pincetage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-07-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- burling
1, record 4, English, burling
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inspection process following carpet production to correct loose tufts, etc. 1, record 4, English, - burling
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et textile d'ameublement
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- épincetage
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9pincetage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé d’inspection suivant la production d’une moquette et consistant à corriger les touffes lâches, etc. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9pincetage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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