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cast off [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-05-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
- Outfitting of Ships
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cast off
1, record 1, English, cast%20off
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cast off moorings 2, record 1, English, cast%20off%20moorings
correct, verb
- cast off the lines 3, record 1, English, cast%20off%20the%20lines
verb
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To loosen the ropes securing a boat to a pier or jetty. 4, record 1, English, - cast%20off
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
- Armement et gréement
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- larguer les amarres
1, record 1, French, larguer%20les%20amarres
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- larguer une amarre 2, record 1, French, larguer%20une%20amarre
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
larguer une amarre : La détacher du point où elle était retenue et l'abandonner complètement. 2, record 1, French, - larguer%20les%20amarres
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
larguer : Lâcher ou détacher (un cordage). 3, record 1, French, - larguer%20les%20amarres
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
amarre : Câble, cordage servant à retenir un navire. 4, record 1, French, - larguer%20les%20amarres
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Comme même une simple chaloupe est retenue au quai par deux amarres, l'expression «larguer les amarres» est beaucoup plus courante que «larguer une amarre». 4, record 1, French, - larguer%20les%20amarres
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
larguer les amarres : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 5, record 1, French, - larguer%20les%20amarres
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-08-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cast off
1, record 2, English, cast%20off
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- knock over 1, record 2, English, knock%20over
correct, verb
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fermer les mailles
1, record 2, French, fermer%20les%20mailles
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- abattre les mailles 1, record 2, French, abattre%20les%20mailles
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-04-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Layout (Graphic Arts)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cast off
1, record 3, English, cast%20off
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- casting off 2, record 3, English, casting%20off
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An estimate by the printer of the number of pages in a given type size and page area that copy, exclusive of headlines and white lines, will occupy when set up in type. 1, record 3, English, - cast%20off
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The cast off is the basis of the printer's estimate of production costs which he submits to the publisher. There are several methods, choice being influenced by the nature and quality of copy .... 1, record 3, English, - cast%20off
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maquette et mise en page
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- calibrage
1, record 3, French, calibrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- estimation 2, record 3, French, estimation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Calcul du nombre de lignes que donnera une copie lorsqu'elle sera composée dans un caractère déterminé, sur une justification en rapport avec le format de l'imprimé à réaliser. Par extension, évaluation de l'encombrement du texte d'un ouvrage (nombre de pages) compte tenu du caractère, de la justification et de la hauteur de la page. 1, record 3, French, - calibrage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-07-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Layout (Graphic Arts)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cast off
1, record 4, English, cast%20off
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To evaluate the space the manuscript will occupy once set in type. 1, record 4, English, - cast%20off
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Maquette et mise en page
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- estimer la copie
1, record 4, French, estimer%20la%20copie
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- calibrer la copie 1, record 4, French, calibrer%20la%20copie
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Évaluer l'espace qu'occupera un manuscrit une fois transposé en lettres d'imprimerie. 1, record 4, French, - estimer%20la%20copie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- Tillage Operations (Agriculture)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cast off
1, record 5, English, cast%20off
verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The crown, where a single-furrow plow is used, shall consist of three rounds or six heavy furrows, after which contestant shall gather six additional furrows and then commence to cast off. 1, record 5, English, - cast%20off
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Travaux du sol (Agriculture)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- refendre 1, record 5, French, refendre
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cast off
1, record 6, English, cast%20off
verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(O. Leroy, Gloss. of French slang) 1, record 6, English, - cast%20off
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- remiser 1, record 6, French, remiser
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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