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BITORD [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1997-05-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Construction Materials
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gaskin 1, record 1, English, gaskin
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gaskin: a gasket. Also gasking. 2, record 1, English, - gaskin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bitord
1, record 1, French, bitord
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chanvre utilisé pour calfeutrer un joint de tuyau de fonte ou de ciment. 2, record 1, French, - bitord
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-03-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ropemaking
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- spun yarn
1, record 2, English, spun%20yarn
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A twine consisting of two or three twisted yarns, twisted together, each having a linear density of about 5 ktex, usually tarred, and used for tying. 2, record 2, English, - spun%20yarn
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Small, light line made of 2-4 yarns. 3, record 2, English, - spun%20yarn
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Corderie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bitord
1, record 2, French, bitord
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ficelle constituée par deux ou trois fils câblés ensemble ayant chacun une masse linéique de 5 ktex environ, habituellement goudronnée, utilisée comme ligature. 2, record 2, French, - bitord
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- worsted spun yarn 1, record 3, English, worsted%20spun%20yarn
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- filé en laine peignée 1, record 3, French, fil%C3%A9%20en%20laine%20peign%C3%A9e
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- bitord 1, record 3, French, bitord
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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