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LAINE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-01-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wool Industry
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wool
1, record 1, English, wool
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hair-like covering of sheep and certain other animals, which is one of the principal materials used for clothing. Distinguished from hair by its scaly surface, fineness, and curl; from fur by its crispness and curl. 2, record 1, English, - wool
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When water or liquid is spilled on a wool garment, the fluid tends to run off leaving droplets which can be wiped off quickly. In this respect, wool is partially water repellent. 2, record 1, English, - wool
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industrie lainière
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- laine
1, record 1, French, laine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poil doux, épais et frisé, qui croit sur la peau des moutons et de quelques autres animaux. La laine est filée, tissée, tricotée ou feutrée. 2, record 1, French, - laine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tissu dit pure laine, quelle que soit sa valeur, doit obligatoirement ne comporter aucune autre fibre. 2, record 1, French, - laine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria lanera
- Nomenclatura de los tejidos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- lana
1, record 1, Spanish, lana
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibra natural de origen animal, producida por los ovinos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - lana
Record 2 - internal organization data 1993-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- brushed
1, record 2, English, brushed
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- napped 2, record 2, English, napped
correct, adjective
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- brossé
1, record 2, French, bross%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lainé 1, record 2, French, lain%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- gratté 1, record 2, French, gratt%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu dont l'une des faces ou les deux faces présentent un aspect duveteux obtenu par l'opération du brossage (appelé aussi grattage ou lainage). Le brossage consiste en une opération mécanique qui, par grattage, relève le poil du tissu. Ce traitement confère au tissu un aspect poilu et un toucher doux et le rend plus chaud. 1, record 2, French, - bross%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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