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DISPOSITIF FLOTTAISON [1 record]

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Record 1 1989-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Life-Saving (Water Sports)
CONT

"life-jacket": A flotation device ... which should support the body with associated clothing and equipment in water is such a manner that the face is kept above water even in rough seas and after loss of consciousness.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Sauvetage (Sports nautiques)
CONT

"gilet de sauvetage" : dispositif de flottaison (...) destiné à supporter le corps (...)

OBS

Exemple : vêtement de flottaison individuel.

Spanish

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