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RATINE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-03-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ratine
1, record 1, English, ratine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ratiné 2, record 1, English, ratin%C3%A9
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plain-weave, loosely constructed fabric with a rough nubby surface produced by special knotty ratine yarn. 3, record 1, English, - ratine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ratine
1, record 1, French, ratine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu de laine cardée, foulé et gratté, présentant sous toute la surface des petites bouclettes frisées obtenues par passage dans une «ratineuse». 2, record 1, French, - ratine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-04-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
- Sports and Casual Wear
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- terrycloth wristband
1, record 2, English, terrycloth%20wristband
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Elasticated terrycloth wristbands can be used to remove perspiration from your forehead and palm during play, and can also stop perspiration from running down your arm into your hand. There are also dual-purpose wristbands which, as well as fulfilling the above role, are also strong enough elastically to act as genuine wrist supports in their own right. 1, record 2, English, - terrycloth%20wristband
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terry cloth: An absorbent fabric with loops forming the pile. 2, record 2, English, - terrycloth%20wristband
Record 2, Key term(s)
- terrycloth wrist band
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poignet en ratine
1, record 2, French, poignet%20en%20ratine
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bande de tissu absorbant que les joueurs portent au poignet pour absorber la sueur coulant le long du bras, empêchant ainsi que la paume mouillée ne nuise à la prise sur la raquette. 2, record 2, French, - poignet%20en%20ratine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Terme fourni par le Centre national du sport et de la récréation. 1, record 2, French, - poignet%20en%20ratine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ratine : Tissu (...) dont le poil est tiré en dehors et frisé. 3, record 2, French, - poignet%20en%20ratine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cotton terry 1, record 3, English, cotton%20terry
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ratine de coton 1, record 3, French, ratine%20de%20coton
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bramble twist 1, record 4, English, bramble%20twist
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ratine boudinée
1, record 4, French, ratine%20boudin%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Wool Industry
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- frieze 1, record 5, English, frieze
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- frieze-cloth 2, record 5, English, frieze%2Dcloth
- frieze-ware 2, record 5, English, frieze%2Dware
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heavy durable fabric with a rough surface that is woven of coarse wool and shoddy in gray or mixed colors. 1, record 5, English, - frieze
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industrie lainière
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ratine
1, record 5, French, ratine
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étoffe de laine croisée, dont le poil est tiré en dehors et frisé. 1, record 5, French, - ratine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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