contra-forte
English translation: counter-fort
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| 16:01 May 13, 2011 |
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|  Selected response from: Oliver Simões United States Local time: 11:24 | ||||||
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| 4 | (heel) counter |
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| 4 | lasting board/stiffener |
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| 4 | counter-fort |
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| Contraforte |
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(heel) counter Explanation: Counter or heel counter The back/heel of the shoe. Can also refer to the internal heel counter, injection molded plastic or plastic infused material used to stiffen the heel of a shoe. Most shoes have some type of heel counter. (http://www.sneakerfactory.net/TheSneakerFactory/Shoe_Making_... |
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lasting board/stiffener Explanation: lasting board/stiffener |
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counter-fort Explanation: Footwear components: Adhesives ,Air cushion, buckle, Counter fort, Eyelet, Heel, Hook, Insole, Laces, Reinforcement tape, Sole, Steel shank, Tack, Toe puff, Tread, Welt, Pointe shoes (sometimes called toe shoes) are a special type of shoe used by ballet dancers for paintwork. http://www.quikcoffee.com/index.htm -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2011-05-13 17:09:24 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Alternate spelling: counterfort |
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| Reference: Contraforte Reference information: http://www.termotextil.com.br/index.php?option=com_content&v... |
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