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CHAFE [4 records]

Record 1 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
  • Lubrication Technology
DEF

... to waste or wear away by friction ...

DEF

To rub so as to wear away.

DEF

To wear away by abrasion.

CONT

a stream corrades its banks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
  • Tribologie
DEF

User [...] par abrasion, par frottement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
  • Técnica de lubricación
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Record 2 1997-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Skin
DEF

To irritate the skin by the rubbing together of opposing folds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil cutané
DEF

Provoquer une inflammation légère [...]

OBS

Ex. irriter un tissu ou un organe vivant.

Spanish

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Record 3 1997-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial Fishing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pêche commerciale
DEF

Placer autour de la nappe pêchante du filet des pièces de renfort et des ralingues.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pesca comercial
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Record 4 1997-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maneuvering of Ships

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvre des navires
DEF

Frotter, râcler de façon prolongée.

OBS

Ex. Un cordage contre un mât, une chaîne d'ancre dans l'écubier, une coque contre un quai,...

Spanish

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