bends
Meanings
Bande
Examples :
"The heraldry book explained that the shield's design featured two bends, each a bold stripe running diagonally across the surface, dividing the space and ready to bear symbols. "
Le livre d'héraldique expliquait que la conception du blason comportait deux bandes, chacune étant une bande audacieuse diagonale sur la surface, divisant l'espace et prête à porter des symboles.
Bordages
Examples :
Examples :
"During the ship's restoration, the carpenters carefully inspected the bends to ensure they were strong enough to support the hull. "
Pendant la restauration du navire, les charpentiers ont soigneusement inspecté les virures pour s'assurer qu'elles étaient suffisamment solides pour supporter la coque.
Accidents de décompression, maladie des caissons
A sometimes fatal condition resulting from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the blood and tissues, because of too rapid decompression, seen especially in deep-sea divers ascending rapidly from a dive. It is characterized by severe pains in the joints and chest, skin irritation, cramps, nausea, and paralysis.