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Record 1 2017-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
CONT

When making knots and hitches, the rope is described as having three parts. (i)The running end or end ... (ii)The standing end is the main line or inactive length of rope. (iii)The bight....

OBS

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French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
CONT

La corde servant à réaliser un nœud comprend trois parties [...] (i) le courant [...] (ii) le dormant est la partie fixe du cordage; et (iii) la boucle [...]

Spanish

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