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TAPE NEEDLE [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing Notions
DEF

A blunt needle with [a] large eye, used for lacing ribbon or tape through lace, beading, or other [parts of garments].

OBS

Bodkin types can vary; some have an eye through which elastic or cord can be threaded, others a tweezer or safety pin closure.

CONT

Needles with Large Eyes and Blunt Ends are: ... Tape Needles ... Tapestry Needles ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Articles et accessoires de couture
DEF

Longue aiguille à bout rond et à chas allongé, permettant de passer un cordon, un ruban, un élastique dans une coulisse.

OBS

Pluriel : Des passe-lacets.

OBS

passe-lacets (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).

OBS

Le terme passe-cordon est utilisé par la Société des Machines Singer.

Spanish

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