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SURJETAGE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-12-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- overlocking
1, record 1, English, overlocking
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- whipping 1, record 1, English, whipping
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Finishing a textile floor covering with separate yarn covering the edge, thus binding the tufts and backing and preventing edge fray. 1, record 1, English, - overlocking
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
overlocking; whipping: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - overlocking
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- surjetage
1, record 1, French, surjetage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Finissage d'un revêtement de sol textile à l'aide d'un fil séparé enveloppant son bord, afin d'y fixer les touffes et le dossier et éviter l'effilochage. 1, record 1, French, - surjetage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
surjetage : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - surjetage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-12-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
- Upholstery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- overcasting
1, record 2, English, overcasting
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- overlocking whipping 2, record 2, English, overlocking%20whipping
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of stitching raw edges of fabric to prevent ravelling. 1, record 2, English, - overcasting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- surjetage
1, record 2, French, surjetage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Finissage d'un tissu à l'aide d'un fil séparé enveloppant son bord [...] afin d'éviter l'effilochage. 1, record 2, French, - surjetage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1977-01-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
- Textile Industries
- Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- overcasting
1, record 3, English, overcasting
correct, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the act of sewing along the edges of material with long, spaced stitches to prevent ravelling. 2, record 3, English, - overcasting
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
- Industries du textile
- Tapis et textile d'ameublement
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- surjetage
1, record 3, French, surjetage
correct, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Finissage d'un revêtement de sol textile à l'aide d'un fil séparé enveloppant son bord afin d'y fixer les touffes et le soubassement et éviter l'effilochage. 1, record 3, French, - surjetage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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