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Record 1 2010-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hoisting and Lifting
  • Marine Terminals
  • Shipbuilding
  • Cargo (Water Transport)
DEF

An apparatus for hoisting heavy loads consisting of two or more poles fastened together at their upper ends and spread at their lower ends, secured and steadied by a guy, and provided with a tackle.

Key term(s)
  • shear

French

Domaine(s)
  • Levage
  • Gares maritimes
  • Constructions navales
  • Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
DEF

Appareil formé par deux montants croisés, longs et solides, en bois ou en fer, réunis à l'une de leurs extrémités par des amarrages ou des chevilles et soutenus par de robustes cordages appelés "retenues" qui sert à soulever des poids importants. A l'intersection de ces montants est fixé un gros palan auquel sont suspendues les charges à soulever.

Spanish

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