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Record 1 2019-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial Fishing
CONT

In the event of the trawl becoming fast (snagged) on a sea bed obstruction, the stopper would break and the towing force would be transferred to the bow, bringing the vessel into the wind and saving the gear.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pêche commerciale
OBS

Se dit d'un engin de pêche pris sur le fond, rocher, épave ou autre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pesca comercial
OBS

Aparejo de pesca trabado en una roca, pecio u otro elemento.

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Record 2 1998-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forestry Operations
CONT

Lodge: To have a tree held up ... as it falls, in the crown or branches of a standing tree.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation forestière
DEF

Se dit d'un arbre qui, en tombant, s'enchevêtre dans les branches d'un autre.

Spanish

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