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BIRD CAGING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-11-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
- Strength of Materials
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- birdcaged wire
1, record 1, English, birdcaged%20wire
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- birdcaging 2, record 1, English, birdcaging
noun
- bird-caging 3, record 1, English, bird%2Dcaging
- bird caging 4, record 1, English, bird%20caging
- bird cage 4, record 1, English, bird%20cage
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wire rope whose strands have been distorted into the shape of a birdcage by a sudden release of a load during a hoisting operation. 1, record 1, English, - birdcaged%20wire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A lang-lay rope that has not been properly seized may open up and produce a condition known as "bird-caging". 2, record 1, English, - birdcaged%20wire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Ottawa Public Library) See Handbook of Rigging, 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill 1975, p. 71. 2, record 1, English, - birdcaged%20wire
Record 1, Key term(s)
- wickering out
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nid de fils brisés
1, record 1, French, nid%20de%20fils%20bris%C3%A9s
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- déformation en lanterne 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9formation%20en%20lanterne
feminine noun
- déformation en panier 3, record 1, French, d%C3%A9formation%20en%20panier
feminine noun
- hernie 1, record 1, French, hernie
feminine noun
- cage d'oiseau 3, record 1, French, cage%20d%27oiseau
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-11-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electric Cables
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bird caging 1, record 2, English, bird%20caging
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Câbles électriques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- séparation des torons
1, record 2, French, s%C3%A9paration%20des%20torons
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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