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DEADLIGHT [3 records]

Record 1 2003-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
DEF

A thick, usually circular glass fitted in a frame and fixed in an opening in the side of a ship, deckhouse, or bulkhead, to provide light.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
DEF

Châssis dont aucune partie n'est mobile.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
OBS

Marco de ventana (sash): Armazón sobre el que se colocan los cristales de una ventana.

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Record 2 1994-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
DEF

A round plate of brass or steel, working on a hinge, and screwing down upon a sidelight, serving to protect the glass port light in heavy weather.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
DEF

Couvercle métallique pivotant sur des charnières fixées au dormant et que l'on peut rabattre et fixer intérieurement contre le porte-verre pour empêcher l'entrée de l'eau dans le cas où le verre serait brisé par la mer.

Spanish

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Record 3 1994-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
DEF

A heavy round glass inserted in a door or skylight to give light inside.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
DEF

Verre rond et épais, fixe, dans une cloison ou une claire-voie pour donner du jour.

Spanish

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