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Record 1 2000-06-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Outfitting of Ships
  • Ropemaking
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
  • Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
OBS

Unlike a knot, a splice does not significantly increase the diameter of the line at the point where the parts are joined.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armement et gréement
  • Corderie
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
  • Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
DEF

Ligature obtenue par entrelaçage des torons de câbles ou des brins de tresses.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
  • Cordelería
  • Equipo para extracción de petróleo y gas natural
  • Cadenas y cables (Componentes mecánicos)
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