TERMIUM Plus®

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Record 1 2021-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
OBS

A mechanically produced series of equally-spaced parallel lines, used to distinguish particular areas of a map by providing a paler shade of the full printing colour.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
OBS

Ensemble graphique de structure géométrique à pas constant, formé de traits parallèles.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geografía matemática
CONT

Este tipo de rayado puede combinarse con otras formas de representar el relieve, como sombras. El resultado es un mapa sombreado con tramas superpuestas

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Record 2 1998-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Layout (Graphic Arts)
DEF

A sheet of preprinted tones and patterns with adhesive or developing characteristics that is used to improve the appearance of copy, especially artwork.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maquette et mise en page
DEF

Feuille de gélatine gaufrée présentant en relief des lignes, des points, des dessins de toute sorte qu'on décalque directement sur le cliché de trait pour obtenir différentes valeurs de teintes du sujet.

Spanish

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