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STRAND INTERCHANGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ropemaking
  • Outfitting of Ships
DEF

In a braided rope, the continuation of a single interrupted strand (or multiple strand) with another identical strand which is braided from the same carrier.

OBS

The interrupted and replacement strands are arranged in parallel over some distance and are buried or tucked into the braid so as to secure them into the braid. To maintain maximum strength, the strands should overlap one another for a sufficient distance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Corderie
  • Armement et gréement

Spanish

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