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Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ropemaking
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bowline knot
1, record 1, English, bowline%20knot
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bowline 2, record 1, English, bowline
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A knot used primarily in lifting heavy equipment with the catline, since it can be readily tied and untied regardless of the weight of the load on it. 3, record 1, English, - bowline%20knot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sailors use this knot to tie their sails up. Once firmly snugged, it will not release to pressure until undone. Many large freighters and other big boats are moored with simple knots like this. The bowline has the added feature that it can be easily be undone when wet. 4, record 1, English, - bowline%20knot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Use the bowline on a coil to tie yourself into the end of the rope. If you are an alpine climber who mistakenly ventures into an exposed spot without having first put on your harness, you can quickly safeguard yourself by tying the rope with this knot. 5, record 1, English, - bowline%20knot
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bow-line
- bow-line knot
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Corderie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nœud de chaise
1, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20chaise
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- nœud de bouline 2, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20bouline
correct, masculine noun
- nœud de chaise simple 3, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20chaise%20simple
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le nœud de chaise] sert à former une boucle qui ne peut se desserrer et dans laquelle peut s'asseoir un homme que l'on veut hisser dans la mâture ou affaler le long du bord. 4, record 1, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20chaise
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nœud de chaise simple : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 5, record 1, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20chaise
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cordelería
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bolina
1, record 1, Spanish, bolina
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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