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FIL BOUCLE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Defects (Textiles)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- kinky weft
1, record 1, English, kinky%20weft
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- looped yarn 1, record 1, English, looped%20yarn
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This defect is often caused by poor tension control of weft yarns during winding, unwinding or insertion. 1, record 1, English, - kinky%20weft
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
kinky weft; looped yarn: designations standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - kinky%20weft
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Défauts (Textiles)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fil bouclé
1, record 1, French, fil%20boucl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trame éboulée 1, record 1, French, trame%20%C3%A9boul%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce défaut est souvent causé par un manque de contrôle de tension du fil pendant le bobinage ou pendant l'insertion de la trame. 1, record 1, French, - fil%20boucl%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fil bouclé; trame éboulée : désignations normalisées par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - fil%20boucl%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-07-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Knitting Techniques - Various
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- kink of yarn
1, record 2, English, kink%20of%20yarn
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- loop of yarn 1, record 2, English, loop%20of%20yarn
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A length of yarn that has been bent into a shape appropriate for its transformation into a weft-knitted ... or warp-knitted ... loop. 1, record 2, English, - kink%20of%20yarn
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
kink of yarn; loop of yarn: designations and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - kink%20of%20yarn
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Techniques de tricot diverses
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- boucle de fil
1, record 2, French, boucle%20de%20fil
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Longueur de fil ayant été courbée de manière à obtenir la configuration appropriée pour sa transformation en une boucle de maille cueillie [...] ou jetée [...] 1, record 2, French, - boucle%20de%20fil
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
boucle de fil : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - boucle%20de%20fil
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-11-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Internet and Telematics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fixed wireless loop
1, record 3, English, fixed%20wireless%20loop
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- FWL 1, record 3, English, FWL
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Internet et télématique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- boucle sans fil fixe
1, record 3, French, boucle%20sans%20fil%20fixe
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- circuit sans fil fixe 2, record 3, French, circuit%20sans%20fil%20fixe
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le 3,5 GHz est également utilisé pour les services de boucle sans fil fixe en Amérique latine. 1, record 3, French, - boucle%20sans%20fil%20fixe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-08-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bouclé yarn
1, record 4, English, boucl%C3%A9%20yarn
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A novelty yarn of very uneven appearance characterized by loops or curls, made of three or more elements including two relatively fine foundation yarns and one relatively thick yarn which has been delivered at a faster rate than the foundation yarns. 2, record 4, English, - boucl%C3%A9%20yarn
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fil bouclé
1, record 4, French, fil%20boucl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil mélangé obtenu en entremêlant un fil en boucle et un fil droit [qui] ajoute une touche de style et de texture aux textiles. 2, record 4, French, - fil%20boucl%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-05-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- looped yarn
1, record 5, English, looped%20yarn
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
bouclé: Staple suiting fabric on the order of worsted cheviot with drawn-out, looped yarn in construction that provides a ring appearance to the face of the goods. 2, record 5, English, - looped%20yarn
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fil bouclé
1, record 5, French, fil%20boucl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil fantaisie comportant des boucles qui confèrent au tissu un aspect rugueux. 2, record 5, French, - fil%20boucl%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-10-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- bouclé mohair
1, record 6, English, boucl%C3%A9%20mohair
correct, generic
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- mohair bouclé 1, record 6, English, mohair%20boucl%C3%A9
correct, generic
- mohair bouclé yarn 2, record 6, English, mohair%20boucl%C3%A9%20yarn
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bouclé mohair ... As a variegated, big loop, mohair bouclé, the lustourous loops will pop out to add a wonderfully soft third dimension to your woven, knitted, or crocheted pieces. The bouclé may be used alone or coordinated with other yarns 1, record 6, English, - boucl%C3%A9%20mohair
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bouclé en mohair
1, record 6, French, boucl%C3%A9%20en%20mohair
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- bouclé de mohair 1, record 6, French, boucl%C3%A9%20de%20mohair
correct, masculine noun
- fil bouclé en mohair 1, record 6, French, fil%20boucl%C3%A9%20en%20mohair
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fil bouclé fait de mohair. C'est un fil fantaisie comportant des boucles qui confèrent aux tissus une surface irrégulière. 1, record 6, French, - boucl%C3%A9%20en%20mohair
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «bouclé» est un générique désignant et l'étoffe et le fil. 1, record 6, French, - boucl%C3%A9%20en%20mohair
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-07-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Aircraft Airframe
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- braided wire loop
1, record 7, English, braided%20wire%20loop
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Cellule d'aéronefs
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- boucle de fil métallique tressé
1, record 7, French, boucle%20de%20fil%20m%C3%A9tallique%20tress%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et équivalent extraits du Lexique du CF-18 de Canadair. 2, record 7, French, - boucle%20de%20fil%20m%C3%A9tallique%20tress%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-04-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Metal Forming
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- copper wire loop 1, record 8, English, copper%20wire%20loop
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Formage des métaux
- Outillage industriel
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- boucle de fil de cuivre
1, record 8, French, boucle%20de%20fil%20de%20cuivre
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-09-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- bouclé weft
1, record 9, English, boucl%C3%A9%20weft
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... one machine was weaving a jacquard upholstery fabric ... with difficult fancy wefts and another a ladies wool/cashmere fabric ... with delicate bouclé and knops-effects wefts. 1, record 9, English, - boucl%C3%A9%20weft
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- trame bouclée
1, record 9, French, trame%20boucl%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- fil de trame bouclé 1, record 9, French, fil%20de%20trame%20boucl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-02-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- ratiné yarn
1, record 10, English, ratin%C3%A9%20yarn
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- gimp yarn 2, record 10, English, gimp%20yarn
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a nubby ply yarn of various fibers made by twisting under tension a thick and a thin yarn. 1, record 10, English, - ratin%C3%A9%20yarn
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
the major difference between bouclé and ratiné or gimp yarn is that the loops are close together in ratiné or gimp, but in bouclé they are more widely spaced. ... The term gimp is used frequently as a syn. for ratiné. 2, record 10, English, - ratin%C3%A9%20yarn
Record 10, Key term(s)
- terry pile yarn
- terry pile warp yarn
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- fil de bouclé
1, record 10, French, fil%20de%20boucl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
le tissu-éponge comporte, généralement sur ses 2 faces, des boucles formées par des fils de chaîne spéciaux dits fils de bouclés qui travaillent indépendamment des fils de chaîne de fond. 1, record 10, French, - fil%20de%20boucl%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- ratiné yarn 1, record 11, English, ratin%C3%A9%20yarn
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a -- is very similar to a bouclé yarn. In ratiné the loops are twisted continuously and are not spaced as they are in bouclé. 1, record 11, English, - ratin%C3%A9%20yarn
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- fil de bouclé 1, record 11, French, fil%20de%20boucl%C3%A9
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
le tissu-éponge comporte, généralement sur ses 2 faces, des boucles formées par des fils de chaîne spéciaux, dits --qui travaillent indépendamment des fils de chaîne de fond. 1, record 11, French, - fil%20de%20boucl%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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