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BALLING UP [4 records]

Record 1 2015-02-17

English

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

Phenomenon that occurs when cuttings cannot be evacuated fast enough from a borehole.

OBS

Balling up is frequently the result of inadequate pump pressure or insufficient drilling fluid.

French

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

Phénomène qui se produit quand les déblais ne peuvent être évacués du sondage à une vitesse suffisante.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • River and Sea Navigation
DEF

The failure of an anchor to hold in a soft bottom, instead pulling out with a large ball of mud on it.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime

Spanish

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Record 3 1993-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
DEF

A defect in which loose or frayed fibers form into a ball and are then woven into the fabric.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Filature (Textiles)

Spanish

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Record 4 1987-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
OBS

Cross country ski terms.

OBS

(of snow under ski).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
OBS

Termes de ski de fond.

OBS

(de la neige sous les skis).

Spanish

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