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loose end [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
- Maneuvering of Ships
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- running part
1, record 1, English, running%20part
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- loose end 1, record 1, English, loose%20end
correct
- live end 2, record 1, English, live%20end
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The movable or hauling part of a fall in a tackle. 3, record 1, English, - running%20part
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The part of the rope that is to be used in forming the knot ... 1, record 1, English, - running%20part
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commonly referred to as "the loose end." 1, record 1, English, - running%20part
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
- Manœuvre des navires
- Armement et gréement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- courant
1, record 1, French, courant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- brin vacant 1, record 1, French, brin%20vacant
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie mobile du cordage où s'élabore le nœud [...] 1, record 1, French, - courant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-11-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting Services
- Emergency Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- working end
1, record 2, English, working%20end
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bitter end 1, record 2, English, bitter%20end
correct
- loose end 1, record 2, English, loose%20end
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the rope that is to be used in forming the knot. 1, record 2, English, - working%20end
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Service d'incendie
- Gestion des urgences
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- courant
1, record 2, French, courant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du cordage qui sert à former le nœud. 1, record 2, French, - courant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-02-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- loose end 1, record 3, English, loose%20end
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Buckle threading - ... then back down through the buckle and out. This end becomes the loose end used for adjusting strap tension. 1, record 3, English, - loose%20end
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- extrémité libre
1, record 3, French, extr%C3%A9mit%C3%A9%20libre
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Insertion] de la boucle : [...] puis repasser la sangle à travers la boucle et la faire ressortir. L'extrémité libre sert à régler la tension de la sangle. 1, record 3, French, - extr%C3%A9mit%C3%A9%20libre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-06-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- loose end
1, record 4, English, loose%20end
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fil de chaîne lâche
1, record 4, French, fil%20de%20cha%C3%AEne%20l%C3%A2che
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- loose end 1, record 5, English, loose%20end
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--looped or curled warp ends. (...) Often found in the first cut of cloth from the entire warp length on the loom. At this time it is apparent that warp tensions have not been made perfect. 1, record 5, English, - loose%20end
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fil de chaîne flottant 1, record 5, French, fil%20de%20cha%C3%AEne%20flottant
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--fil de chaîne insuffisamment tendu. [p.3] 1, record 5, French, - fil%20de%20cha%C3%AEne%20flottant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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