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EMBARCATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
  • Water Transport
DEF

A small typically open-deck watercraft propelled by oars, sails or an engine.

OBS

small craft: As the term "craft" refers to a small watercraft, the use of the adjective "small" is redundant.

OBS

craft: designation and definition standardized by the Marine Terminology Approval Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
  • Transport par eau
DEF

Moyen de transport sur l'eau de petite dimension, généralement non ponté, propulsé par des rames, des voiles ou un moteur.

OBS

petite embarcation : Comme le terme «embarcation» désigne un moyen de transport de petite taille, l'emploi de l'adjectif «petite» est redondant.

OBS

embarcation : désignation et définition normalisées par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie maritime.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de barcos
  • Transporte por agua
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