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Record 1 2019-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
  • Engineering
DEF

A rope composed of iron or steel wires twisted into strands that are in turn twisted around a central core ... to create a rope of great strength having some flexibility.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
  • Ingénierie
DEF

Câble composé de plusieurs torons, chacun constitué de plusieurs fils [...] torsadés, et comprenant d'ordinaire une âme centrale [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cadenas y cables (Componentes mecánicos)
  • Ingeniería
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