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LADDER WAY [2 records]

Record 1 2023-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
DEF

An opening in the deck of a ship with a ladder.

OBS

companionway: This term also designates the hood or covering over the entrance to this way.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
DEF

Ouverture dans le pont d'un navire munie d'une échelle.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mining Dangers and Mine Safety
DEF

The particular shaft, or compartment of a shaft, containing ladders.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation minière (dangers et sécurité)
DEF

Compartiment du puits, séparé de la circulation des cages par une cloison, qui peut être équipé d'échelles de secours ou servir uniquement à l'aérage.

OBS

On écrivait aussi «goyau».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Explotación minera (peligros y seguridad)
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