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alligator grab [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Boring and Drilling (Mines)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

A fishing tool used to catch relatively small objects dropped into the wellbore.

OBS

The alligator grab's jaws are kept open while running the tool into the well, and snap shut firmly over the fish when contact is made.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sondage et forage miniers
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
DEF

Outil à mâchoires articulées servant à repêcher les objets tombés au fond d'un puits.

OBS

Sorte de harpon: Le nom d'alligator grab s'applique aux mâchoires articulées qui, dans un forage au câble, servent à repêcher de petits objets tombés au fond du puits.

Spanish

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