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Record 1 2000-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

A shore mooring line diagonal to the keel and exerting a force, when power is applied to it, both in the direction of the keel and at right angles to it. It is therefore used for moving a vessel lying alongside a quay or pier ahead or astern, breasting her in at the same time.

OBS

spring: term also used in sailing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Type d'amarre.

OBS

embossure : terme employé aussi à la voile.

Spanish

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