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MARLIN [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-09-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fish
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- billfishes
1, record 1, English, billfishes
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sailfishes 2, record 1, English, sailfishes
correct, plural
- marlins 3, record 1, English, marlins
correct, plural
- spearfishes 4, record 1, English, spearfishes
correct, plural
- istiophorids 5, record 1, English, istiophorids
correct, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... large vigorous marine scombroid fishes comprising important food and sport fishes (as sailfishes, spearfishes, and marlins). 6, record 1, English, - billfishes
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bill-fishes
- sail-fishes
- spear-fishes
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Poissons
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- marlins
1, record 1, French, marlins
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- makaires 2, record 1, French, makaires
correct, masculine noun, plural
- voiliers 3, record 1, French, voiliers
correct, masculine noun, plural
- istiophoridés 2, record 1, French, istiophorid%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, plural
- poissons-piques 2, record 1, French, poissons%2Dpiques
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Peces
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- istiofórido
1, record 1, Spanish, istiof%C3%B3rido
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- pez vela 1, record 1, Spanish, pez%20vela
correct, masculine noun
- marlin 1, record 1, Spanish, marlin
correct, masculine noun
- picudo 2, record 1, Spanish, picudo
correct, masculine noun
- aguja voladora 3, record 1, Spanish, aguja%20voladora
correct, feminine noun
- aguja 1, record 1, Spanish, aguja
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los istiofóridos (Istiophoridae) son una familia de peces perciformes conocidos vulgarmente como marlines, agujas, picudos y peces vela. En todos ellos, los huesos nasales de la mandíbula superior se prolongan formando una "lanza" o "arpón" largo y de seccíón redondeada. La aleta dorsal, alargada y rígida, se proyecta hacia arriba en forma de cresta o penacho. 1, record 1, Spanish, - istiof%C3%B3rido
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-07-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Synchronized Swimming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- marlin 1, record 2, English, marlin
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Nage synchronisée
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- makaire 1, record 2, French, makaire
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ropemaking
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- marline
1, record 3, English, marline
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- marlin 2, record 3, English, marlin
correct
- marling 2, record 3, English, marling
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small usually tarred line of two strands twisted loosely left-handed that is used for seizing and as a covering for wire rope. 2, record 3, English, - marline
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
natural fibre used in the manufacture of nets 3, record 3, English, - marline
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
marline: Small stuff or cord used for lashings, mousing, and seizing. Once lightly tarred to stop rot but now usually made of synthetic fibers. 4, record 3, English, - marline
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Corderie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- merlin
1, record 3, French, merlin
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- lusin 2, record 3, French, lusin
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
merlin : petite corde formée de trois fils de caret câblés ensemble. 3, record 3, French, - merlin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
lusin : ligne d'amarrage, faite avec deux fils de caret très fins câblés ensemble. 4, record 3, French, - merlin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 DEF
fibre naturelle utilisée dans la fabrication des filets de pêche 5, record 3, French, - merlin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le merlin est habituellement goudronné et utilisé comme ligature. 3, record 3, French, - merlin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le lusin peut être goudronné et utilisé comme ligature. 3, record 3, French, - merlin
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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