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Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
  • Ship Piloting
DEF

A slight and local breeze, which shows itself by rippling the surface of the sea.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
  • Pilotage des navires
DEF

Petite brise subite et provoquant quelques rides à la surface de la mer.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
  • Vela y navegación de placer
  • Pilotaje de buques
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Record 2 2017-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Outfitting of Ships
  • Ropemaking
DEF

The most efficient method of attaching the bight of a rope, or a sling to a hook, provided that boat standing parts are under load.

OBS

Twist up two parts of a lanyard in opposite directions and hook the tackle through the two eyes thus formed.

OBS

Is the best of all Sling Hitches and is often recommended for a slippery rope.

CONT

The cat's paw knot is used when the bight of a rope, - a sling, for example, - is to be hitched to a hook. It is a strong, secure hitch that cannot slip or jam.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armement et gréement
  • Corderie
DEF

[...] nœud [...] surtout utilisé pour crocher une élingue sur un croc de charge. Faire 2 demi-clefs puis les torsader vers l'extérieur; accoler les 2 œils restants et les capeler sur le croc.

Spanish

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