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DECORATIVE COVER [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-06-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
- Masonry Materials
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crushed brick
1, record 1, English, crushed%20brick
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- brick chips 2, record 1, English, brick%20chips
correct, plural
- crushed brick chips 3, record 1, English, crushed%20brick%20chips
correct, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Red crushed brick is used extensively as an attractive landscape product with the 3/4" clear gradation popular as decorative ground cover. 1, record 1, English, - crushed%20brick
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- argile broyée
1, record 1, French, argile%20broy%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- brique concassée 2, record 1, French, brique%20concass%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- brique pilée 3, record 1, French, brique%20pil%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La brique pilée provient du recyclage, du concassage, et du criblage de briques. De couleur rouge orangée, sa couleur contraste avec les végétaux. Aussi elle régule l'hygrométrie et améliore le drainage. Ainsi elle abaisse la température du sol en été, et protège des gelées en hiver. Donc elle améliore le drainage. 3, record 1, French, - argile%20broy%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-04-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
- Construction Finishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tile layer
1, record 2, English, tile%20layer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tilesetter 1, record 2, English, tilesetter
correct
- tile setter 2, record 2, English, tile%20setter
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tile setters cover interior and exterior walls, floors and ceilings with ceramic, marble and quarry tiles, mosaics or terrazzo. Tile setters may create murals and decorative designs; cut, polish and install marble, granite and other stone; and remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles. 2, record 2, English, - tile%20layer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
- Finitions (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- carreleur
1, record 2, French, carreleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- carreleuse 1, record 2, French, carreleuse
correct, feminine noun
- poseur de carreaux 2, record 2, French, poseur%20de%20carreaux
correct, masculine noun
- poseuse de carreaux 1, record 2, French, poseuse%20de%20carreaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les poseurs de carreaux installent les revêtements sur les murs intérieurs et extérieurs, les planchers et les plafonds à l'aide de carreaux de céramique, en marbre ou en pierre naturelle, de mosaïque ou de terrazzo. Les poseurs de carreaux créent des mosaïques murales ou autres motifs décoratifs ; découpent, polissent et installent le marbre, le granite ou d'autres pierres naturelles. Ils enlèvent et remplacent les carreaux brisés ou endommagés. 3, record 2, French, - carreleur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-05-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bargeboard
1, record 3, English, bargeboard
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- gableboard 2, record 3, English, gableboard
correct
- vergeboard 1, record 3, English, vergeboard
correct
- verge board 3, record 3, English, verge%20board
correct
- barge board 4, record 3, English, barge%20board
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A decorative board which hangs from the projecting end of a roof to cover the gables. 2, record 3, English, - bargeboard
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rive en pignon
1, record 3, French, rive%20en%20pignon
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- bordure de rive 2, record 3, French, bordure%20de%20rive
correct, feminine noun
- bordure de pignon 3, record 3, French, bordure%20de%20pignon
correct, feminine noun
- rive de pignon 4, record 3, French, rive%20de%20pignon
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce métallique pliée assurant la continuité de la protection entre la rive d'une couverture et le bardage correspondant. 1, record 3, French, - rive%20en%20pignon
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Techos (Elementos de edificios)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- guardamalleta
1, record 3, Spanish, guardamalleta
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- half-round ridge-tile
1, record 4, English, half%2Dround%20ridge%2Dtile
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ridge tile 2, record 4, English, ridge%20tile
correct
- crown tile 3, record 4, English, crown%20tile
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tile which is curved in section, often decorative, used to cover the ridge of a roof. 3, record 4, English, - half%2Dround%20ridge%2Dtile
Record 4, Key term(s)
- half round ridge tile
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- enfaîteau
1, record 4, French, enfa%C3%AEteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tuile de forme semi-cylindrique, que l'on place sur le faîte d'un toit ou d'un mur. 2, record 4, French, - enfa%C3%AEteau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-05-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Interior Decorations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- radiator cover
1, record 5, English, radiator%20cover
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Is your house heated by big clunky radiators? Are they eyesores that are taking up valuable space in each room? If so, you can build custom radiator covers that will attractively hide the metal monsters and provide you with a convenient shelf for storage or decorative pieces.... A radiator cover is essentially a 3-sided box with a top. The front of the box will be a frame that contains a screen. The top and two sides will be solid pieces of wood. 1, record 5, English, - radiator%20cover
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Décoration intérieure
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cache-radiateur
1, record 5, French, cache%2Dradiateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Revêtement ou élément d'ameublement grillagé, destiné à cacher un radiateur d'appartement. 1, record 5, French, - cache%2Dradiateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des cache-radiateurs. 1, record 5, French, - cache%2Dradiateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cache-radiateurs (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 5, French, - cache%2Dradiateur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-05-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- rule
1, record 6, English, rule
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- fillet 1, record 6, English, fillet
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A decorative border, often gilded, on the cover of a book. 1, record 6, English, - rule
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- filet
1, record 6, French, filet
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bordure décorative, souvent dorée, sur la couverture de cuir d'un livre. 1, record 6, French, - filet
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elaboración, plegadura y encuadernación (Imprenta)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- filete
1, record 6, Spanish, filete
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Adorno dorado, en forma de una o varias líneas paralelas, que se estampa en algunas encuadernaciones. 1, record 6, Spanish, - filete
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-12-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Trimming and Embroidery
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- welt
1, record 7, English, welt
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- cording 1, record 7, English, cording
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A strip of material, often folded over a cord, placed at the edge or seam of a garment, cushion, etc. to reinforce or trim it. 2, record 7, English, - welt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In applying the finish fabric there are many places where welt is used. The purpose of the welt is to give a finished look to seams and edges. There is no structural advantage in using welt; it is purely decorative. Most furniture has the welt made of the same fabric as the cover. However, in some cases the welt may be made of a contrasting color for a striking effect. 1, record 7, English, - welt
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Passementerie et broderie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- passepoil
1, record 7, French, passepoil
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ruban de tissu, en textile enduit ou en cuir, enroulé autour d'un cordonnet et cousu pour former un bourrelet à l'endroit où les panneaux de recouvrement se rencontrent. Élément décoratif. 2, record 7, French, - passepoil
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-10-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cover stitch
1, record 8, English, cover%20stitch
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- covering stitch 2, record 8, English, covering%20stitch
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cover stitch foot. Invaluable in achieving a truly professional finish with industry standard cover stitch ... Use this foot for cover stitch hemming, seaming, binding, elastic application and zipper insertion. 3, record 8, English, - cover%20stitch
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The 5 mm cover stitch. You can hem and serge in a single operation-giving you a professional finish quickly and easily. Use it for sweatshirt hems, sewing on elastic bands, and much more. Fantastic decorative effects can also be achieved with the cover stitch! 4, record 8, English, - cover%20stitch
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- point de recouvrement
1, record 8, French, point%20de%20recouvrement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Machine à coudre. Surjeteuse [...] électronique, 5 fils, différentiel, guide de couture, bras libre,points de recouvrement et chaînette. 1, record 8, French, - point%20de%20recouvrement
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le point de recouvrement est obtenu au moyen de plusieurs fils. Le fil de recouvrement ne traverse pas l'étoffe à coudre et reste sur l'endroit de la couture. Il est fixé par les fils d'aiguille qui sont à leur tour reliés sur l'envers par les fils boucleurs. Les points de recouvrement sont utilisés dans la réalisation des coutures plates et dans l'exécution des coutures élastiques sur les tissus maille. Ils servent aussi pour réaliser des coutures décoratives. 2, record 8, French, - point%20de%20recouvrement
Record 8, Key term(s)
- point couvrant
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-01-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Curtains and Blinds
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- draperies
1, record 9, English, draperies
correct, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Draperies. Made with any fabric type, but generally heavier weights; can be lined or not; heading is usually pleated. Depending on fabric choice and construction, draperies can be decorative, provide privacy, darken a room, insulate against cold. Panel draperies cover only the sides of a window area; draw draperies span the entire width. 2, record 9, English, - draperies
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Rideaux et stores
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tentures
1, record 9, French, tentures
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- rideaux 2, record 9, French, rideaux
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les tentures peuvent être faites en tout genre de tissu, mais on utilise en général un tissu épais. On peut aussi les doubler. Leur haut est habituellement plissé. Elles peuvent servir à décorer, à assombrir, à assurer l'intimité et à isoler contre le froid. Les tentures qui se referment couvrent toute la fenêtre, les autres n'en couvrent qu'une partie. 3, record 9, French, - tentures
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-07-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Police
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- marching band 1, record 10, English, marching%20band
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The entertainment program will also include the RCMP Training Academy Choir, the marching band, and a march past performed by 2 troops. 1, record 10, English, - marching%20band
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Instead of busbies, some marching bands wear rounded, high-crowned box hats called shakos. Uniform accessories may include gauntlets, decorative glove extensions that cover the wrist, spats, cloth or plastic gaiters that cover the instep and ankle, sashes which cross the chest diagonally, and streamers with tassels that hang from waist sashes or cummerbunds. 1, record 10, English, - marching%20band
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Police
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- fanfare
1, record 10, French, fanfare
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au lieu de porter l'ourson, certaines fanfares s'arborent des couvre-chefs cylindriques à haute calotte, appelés shakos. Les uniformes peuvent être complétés pas des accessoires tels que des crispins ou manchettes, prolongements décoratifs des gants qui couvrent le poignet; des demi-guêtres en tissu ou en plastique, qui recouvrent le cou du pied et la cheville; des écharpes, et des rubans qui s'attachent à de larges ceintures en tissu. 1, record 10, French, - fanfare
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-09-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Table Linen
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- table runner
1, record 11, English, table%20runner
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- table scarf 2, record 11, English, table%20scarf
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
runner : a narrow decorative cloth cover for the top of a piece of furniture(as a table, dresser). 3, record 11, English, - table%20runner
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Linge de table
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- chemin de table
1, record 11, French, chemin%20de%20table
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- chemin 2, record 11, French, chemin
correct
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
bande de tissu ornementé que l'on tend à travers une table. 3, record 11, French, - chemin%20de%20table
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-01-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Various Decorative Arts
- Types of Paper
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- wallpaper
1, record 12, English, wallpaper
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- hanging paper 2, record 12, English, hanging%20paper
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
decorative paper used to cover the walls of a room. 1, record 12, English, - wallpaper
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Arts décoratifs divers
- Sortes de papier
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- papier peint
1, record 12, French, papier%20peint
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- papier tenture 2, record 12, French, papier%20tenture
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dès le XVIe s. apparaissent en France les premiers papiers peints, destinés à remplacer les tapisseries et les tentures. (...) On fabrique actuellement toute une gamme de papiers peints, répondant pratiquement à de nombreux cas de décoration intérieure : papiers gaufrés, papiers vernis, papiers lavables (...) papiers micacés (...) papiers à relief (...) 1, record 12, French, - papier%20peint
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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