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BALLING UP [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Oil Drilling
- Boring and Drilling (Mines)
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- balling-up
1, record 1, English, balling%2Dup
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- balling up 2, record 1, English, balling%20up
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phenomenon that occurs when cuttings cannot be evacuated fast enough from a borehole. 1, record 1, English, - balling%2Dup
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Balling up is frequently the result of inadequate pump pressure or insufficient drilling fluid. 3, record 1, English, - balling%2Dup
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
- Sondage et forage miniers
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bourrage
1, record 1, French, bourrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène qui se produit quand les déblais ne peuvent être évacués du sondage à une vitesse suffisante. 1, record 1, French, - bourrage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-02-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- balling up
1, record 2, English, balling%20up
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The failure of an anchor to hold in a soft bottom, instead pulling out with a large ball of mud on it. 1, record 2, English, - balling%20up
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- embourbage
1, record 2, French, embourbage
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-03-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- balling up
1, record 3, English, balling%20up
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A defect in which loose or frayed fibers form into a ball and are then woven into the fabric. 2, record 3, English, - balling%20up
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- agglomération
1, record 3, French, agglom%C3%A9ration
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-07-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- balling up
1, record 4, English, balling%20up
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- snow buildup 1, record 4, English, snow%20buildup
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cross country ski terms. 1, record 4, English, - balling%20up
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(of snow under ski). 1, record 4, English, - balling%20up
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bottage
1, record 4, French, bottage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes de ski de fond. 1, record 4, French, - bottage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(de la neige sous les skis). 1, record 4, French, - bottage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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