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figure of eight knot [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ropemaking
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- figure-eight knot
1, record 1, English, figure%2Deight%20knot
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- figure of eight knot 2, record 1, English, figure%20of%20eight%20knot
- figure-of-eight 2, record 1, English, figure%2Dof%2Deight
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A knot making a loop that will slip, therefore, very useful for tying parcels and bedrolls. The loop is made by passing the working end around the standing part and then, in a figure eight fashion, around itself. The loop will slide up and down the standing part to loosen or tighten. 2, record 1, English, - figure%2Deight%20knot
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Corderie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nœud en huit
1, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20en%20huit
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- nœud en forme de huit 2, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20en%20forme%20de%20huit
masculine noun
- nœud en lacs 3, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20en%20lacs
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- figure of eight knot 1, record 2, English, figure%20of%20eight%20knot
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- figure eight 2, record 2, English, figure%20eight
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The figure of eight knot performs an important function on board, preventing the ends of running rigging from being pulled through blocks, rings or fairleads. 3, record 2, English, - figure%20of%20eight%20knot
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is an ideal knot to place in the end of a rope to prevent it passing through a block or eye. 4, record 2, English, - figure%20of%20eight%20knot
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
- Armement et gréement
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nœud en huit
1, record 2, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20en%20huit
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- nœud d'arrêt 2, record 2, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nœud d'arrêt par excellence : il présente un bon volume, il se fait rapidement et se défait sans difficulté, même très serré. 3, record 2, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20en%20huit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il se fait instinctivement au bout des écoutes, après les avoir passées dans les filoirs ou les poulies, bien sûr pas trop près des extrémités pour qu'il ait suffisamment de mou pour se serrer. 4, record 2, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20en%20huit
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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