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Record 1 1995-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Outfitting of Ships
  • Ropemaking
DEF

To untwist the strands of a rope.

CONT

The short splice is used for mending a broken rope. Unlay the strands of each rope end.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armement et gréement
  • Corderie
DEF

Détordre un cordage en séparant ses éléments.

CONT

Lier les torons adjacents 2 par 2 et les décommettre par paires jusqu'à la surliure du cordage [...]

Spanish

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