Example sentences of "type of [noun sg] used [to-vb] " in BNC.

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1 Once the A-CONFORMOLINES and E-VALUES data have been prepared it is a simple matter to use different electives in the F-MAP package in order to alter particular settings , such as the number of shading levels , the choice of class interval ( equal width , equal number of zones or user-specified ) , or the type of symbolism used to define the shading pattern .
2 Individual weaving groups may adopt slightly varying methods of construction , particularly in the type of knot used to form the pile , and it is often these slight differences in weaving and structure , taken in conjunction with their appearance , that enable carpet experts to attribute individual rugs correctly .
3 Shares are a particularly important type of wealth used to finance production .
4 The type of instrument used to survey the population may well influence the resultant prevalence estimate .
5 While the ‘ Janet and John ’ type of book used to teach children to read portrays slightly less-stereotyped roles than 20 years ago , there is still a clear distinction between the activities of the males and females in the stories .
6 Other weapons found between approximately 1066 and 1180 include the bisacuta , oucin and besaque , all of which were types of pick used to pierce the joints between the armour plates on a hauberk .
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