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Record 1 2023-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pulleys and Belts
  • Hoisting and Lifting
  • Outfitting of Ships
DEF

In the rigging of ships, any system of leverage using pulleys, as a combination of ropes and blocks for hoisting, lowering and shifting the sails, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poulies et courroies
  • Levage
  • Armement et gréement
DEF

Appareil composé [d'un cordage et] de deux poulies, l'une fixe, l'autre mobile et destiné à démultiplier l'effort nécessaire pour agir sur une manœuvre.

OBS

palan : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie et recommandé par le Centre de traduction et de terminologie juridiques de l'Université de Moncton.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Poleas y correas
  • Levantamiento de cargas
  • Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
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