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Record 1 2006-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maneuvering of Ships
OBS

To trip the anchor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvre des navires
DEF

Arracher du fond une ancre ou un grappin de relevage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Maniobras de los buques
DEF

Recoger el ancla fondeada.

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Execution of Work (Construction)
DEF

In construction, first works at the time of the excavation for a new building.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exécution des travaux de construction

Spanish

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