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WINDLASS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- windlass
1, record 1, English, windlass
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- anchor windlass 2, record 1, English, anchor%20windlass
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A horizontal cylinder, supported by bitts or brackets, used to drop or haul anchors. 3, record 1, English, - windlass
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- guindeau
1, record 1, French, guindeau
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cylindre à axe horizontal, soutenu par des bittes ou des supports, servant à mouiller et à lever les ancres. 2, record 1, French, - guindeau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
guindeau : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 1, French, - guindeau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- maniquilla
1, record 1, Spanish, maniquilla
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- windlass
1, record 2, English, windlass
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
windlass: an item in the "Mechanical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - windlass
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- guindeau
1, record 2, French, guindeau
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
guindeau : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement mécaniques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - guindeau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-07-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- windlass
1, record 3, English, windlass
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
- Armement et gréement
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ligature
1, record 3, French, ligature
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ligature : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 2, record 3, French, - ligature
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1988-01-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Winches
- Construction Site Equipment
- Mining Equipment and Tools
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- windlass
1, record 4, English, windlass
correct, noun, generic
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A horizontal drum for winding, or for hoisting by winding; properly, one operated by radial arms, removable bars, or a pawl-and-ratchet mechanism; .... 1, record 4, English, - windlass
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
winding: The operation of hoisting coal, ore, men, or materials in a shaft. 1, record 4, English, - windlass
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Treuils
- Matériel de chantier
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bourriquet
1, record 4, French, bourriquet
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Treuil employé par les maçons et les mineurs pour hisser des fardeaux. 1, record 4, French, - bourriquet
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bourriquet, utilisé par les maçons pour élever verticalement les matériaux de construction, se compose d'un treuil, placé au sol, et d'une poulie de renvoi, située au-dessus de l'endroit où les matériaux doivent parvenir. Un câble relie le treuil à la charge à lever par l'intermédiaire de la poulie de renvoi. 2, record 4, French, - bourriquet
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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