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FALL OFF [3 records]

Record 1 2001-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
OBS

Changing direction without tacking or jibing is called "falling off" where the turn is away from the wind.

OBS

bear away: term used in sailing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Changer d'allure en s'écartant du lit du vent pour se rapprocher du vent arrière.

CONT

En écartant l'étrave de la direction d'où vient le vent, on dit alors qu'on «abat» [...]

OBS

Ant. : lofer. (La Voile, N. Dent)

OBS

abattre, laisser porter : termes de voile.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vela y navegación de placer
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Record 2 1997-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maneuvering of Ships

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvre des navires
DEF

Pour un navire, s'écarter du lit du vent.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Maniobras de los buques
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Record 3 1995-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie

Spanish

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