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GROSSE TOILE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- burlap
1, record 1, English, burlap
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Hessian 2, record 1, English, Hessian
correct, Great Britain
- gunny 3, record 1, English, gunny
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A strong, rough fabric that is used mostly for making bags. 2, record 1, English, - burlap
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- toile de jute
1, record 1, French, toile%20de%20jute
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- grosse toile 2, record 1, French, grosse%20toile
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étoffe tissée avec du jute, du chanvre ou du lin, qui se caractérise par sa texture solide et grossière. 3, record 1, French, - toile%20de%20jute
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On [...] utilise souvent [la toile de jute] pour fabriquer des sacs ou pour renforcer le linoléum. 3, record 1, French, - toile%20de%20jute
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nomenclatura de los tejidos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- arpillera
1, record 1, Spanish, arpillera
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-05-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crash
1, record 2, English, crash
correct, generic
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coarse fabric having a rough, irregular surface obtained by weaving thick, uneven yarns. Usually cotton or linen, sometimes spun rayon or blends. Made in various weights and used for dresses, draperies, table linens. Softer weave woolen crash used for men's and women's suitings. 2, record 2, English, - crash
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- grosse toile
1, record 2, French, grosse%20toile
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- coutil grossier 2, record 2, French, coutil%20grossier
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu grossier ayant une surface rugueuse et irrégulière qui s'obtient en tissant des fils inégaux et épais. Ordinairement de coton ou de toile, quelquefois de rayonne filée ou de mélanges. [...] utilisé pour robes, draperies, et nappes. 3, record 2, French, - grosse%20toile
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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