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Record 1 2002-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
DEF

To cut grooves for the cords or bands across the backbone of a book.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
DEF

Pratiquer sur le fond des cahiers assemblés, mais non cousus, des entailles transversales, dans lesquelles seront logés les fils et ficelles de coutures.

Spanish

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Record 2 1996-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
DEF

In hand binding, a circular saw used to cut grooves across the backbone of a book to take the cords or bands.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
DEF

Scie ronde utilisée par les relieurs pour faire des encoches dans le dos d’un livre afin d’y loger les ficelles ou les nerfs.

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Machines and Equipment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)

Spanish

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