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Record 1 1998-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transport of Wood
  • Forestry Operations
DEF

A prepared way, often trough-shaped, either on the surface of the ground or built up of timber or other material, down, along, and up which timber is transported, either by power or by gravity; i.e. a type of conveyor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport du bois
  • Exploitation forestière
DEF

Long couloir épousant la forme d'une auge, construite à la surface du sol ou au-dessus du sol, sur lequel ou dans lequel ou même le long duquel le bois est transporté mécaniquement ou par gravité.

Spanish

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