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CENTRE POLE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
  • Variety Shows and Circuses
DEF

The tallest pole holding the tent up, located in the centre of the tent.

CONT

The centre poles are then raised (pulled vertically by winch, truck, or elephant) and secured with guy lines. Around the bottom of each centre pole is a metal ring - a bale ring - which is attached to the top of the pole with a pulley. The canvas is then fastened around each bale ring, and then hoisted up using the pulleys on the centre poles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
  • Spectacles de variétés et Cirque
CONT

Il s'agit du mât central qui soutient, comme le manche d'un parapluie, la toile du chapiteau.

CONT

Le mât central est à 5,60 m, et les piquets du pourtour sont à 3,20 m de hauteur.

Spanish

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