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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2016-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Outfitting of Ships
  • Hoisting and Lifting
DEF

A purchase used to connect the legs of a sheer to an anchor pin, effectively securing the legs in place.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armement et gréement
  • Levage
DEF

Palan utilisé pour relier les jambes d'une bigue à un pieu d'ancrage afin de tenir les jambes en place.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-09-22

English

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

A system of lines and blocks for tightening the skyline.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport du bois
  • Exploitation forestière
  • Transporteurs aériens sur câbles
DEF

Ensemble composé de câbles et de poulies employé pour tendre un câble porteur.

Spanish

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