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Record 1 2000-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

The end of the drilling line that is affixed to the drum or reel of the drawworks; so called because it travels with greater velocity than any other portion of the drilling line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
DEF

Partie du câble de forage fixée sur le tambour et qui se déroule le plus vite.

Spanish

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