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BALLON DEFENSE [1 record]

Record 1 2015-06-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Outfitting of Ships
  • Maneuvering of Ships
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

A cushion (as foam rubber or a wood float) between a boat and a dock or between two boats that lessens shock and prevents chafing.

OBS

fender: term also used in sailing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armement et gréement
  • Manœuvre des navires
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Objet (ballon, pneu, etc.) protégeant le bordé d'une embarcation contre les chocs et les frottements.

OBS

défense : terme employé aussi à la voile.

OBS

défense d'embarcation : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
  • Maniobras de los buques
  • Vela y navegación de placer
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