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Record 1 2022-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial Fishing
DEF

A combination rope which runs between the ends of the wings and the otter trawl board.

CONT

If otter boards are adjusted to give considerable spreading power, care is necessary in order to avoid the ground cables and bridles working at too wide an angle for effective herding, and the net's mouth being overstretched with the headrope pulled down.

Key term(s)
  • sweepline
  • sweeprope

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pêche commerciale
DEF

Filin mixte reliant les ailes et le panneau [d'un] chalut.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pesca comercial
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