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Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
  • Outfitting of Ships
DEF

To lay ... a cable, [a] rope [or another similar item] in concentric rings.

OBS

The rings may be disposed above each other, or one ring within another, or over cleats, etc., as is done with small lines, to prevent entanglement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
  • Armement et gréement
DEF

Rouler [un câble, un cordage ou autre élément semblable] en cercles [...] généralement superposés.

OBS

lover : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cadenas y cables (Componentes mecánicos)
  • Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
DEF

Recoger en [vueltas o roscas circulares] un cabo, cadena o vela enrollada.

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