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CHAIN HOOK [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Animal Biology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- drag hook
1, record 1, English, drag%20hook
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The foothold traps have 2-3 meters of chain with a drag hook rather than an anchor such that trapped wolves can escape off the trail/road into brush to seek cover... 1, record 1, English, - drag%20hook
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Biologie animale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- grappin
1, record 1, French, grappin
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] système d'ancrage mobile [...] 1, record 1, French, - grappin
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-07-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crochet machine
1, record 2, English, crochet%20machine
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- crocheting machine 2, record 2, English, crocheting%20machine
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A "warp knitting machine" feeds one or more separate "warp threads" to each hook. There are several types of such machines. The basic action of the one called a "crochet machine" [forms] a chain that is sometimes termed a "pillar stitch. " 3, record 2, English, - crochet%20machine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Because of the complex movements and looping of crochet, to date, there is no true crocheting machine that can accurately mimic the human hand. 2, record 2, English, - crochet%20machine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- métier à crocheter
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9tier%20%C3%A0%20crocheter
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- métier à crochet 2, record 2, French, m%C3%A9tier%20%C3%A0%20crochet
correct, masculine noun
- machine à crocheter 1, record 2, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20crocheter
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Métier à mailles jetées pouvant produire une étoffe similaire à une étoffe crochetée à la main. 3, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9tier%20%C3%A0%20crocheter
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chain hook
1, record 3, English, chain%20hook
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chain hook : an item in the "Mechanical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 3, English, - chain%20hook
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- croc à chaîne
1, record 3, French, croc%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
croc à chaîne : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement mécaniques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 3, French, - croc%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-10-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Jib-Type Hoisting Apparatus
- Materials Handling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- differential chain hoist
1, record 4, English, differential%20chain%20hoist
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- differential hoist 1, record 4, English, differential%20hoist
correct
- differential block and tackle 2, record 4, English, differential%20block%20and%20tackle
correct
- differential pulley 3, record 4, English, differential%20pulley
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The... differential chain hoist consists of a hook and frame supporting two chain sheaves of slightly different diameters rigidly connected on a common shaft, an endless chain passing in succession around one of these upper sheaves, a single lower sheave, the other upper sheave, and hanging in a free loop. The lower sheave is mounted in a block, and below it is a hook on which is hung the load to be lifted. 1, record 4, English, - differential%20chain%20hoist
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de levage à bras
- Manutention
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- palan différentiel
1, record 4, French, palan%20diff%C3%A9rentiel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- palan Weston 2, record 4, French, palan%20Weston
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les palans différentiels sont des palans à chaîne, dans lesquels le système réducteur est constitué par deux poulies à alvéoles de diamètres inégaux calées sur le même arbre, et dont le nombre d'alvéoles est différent. Ces deux poulies, qui forment la partie supérieure du palan, sont complétées par une poulie inférieure munie d'un crochet. La chaîne sans fin, qui sert à la fois de chaîne de manœuvre et de chaîne de levage, passe une fois sur la grande poulie du haut, une fois sur la poulie du bas, remonte sur la petite poulie du haut, et se termine en bouche pendante, dont l'un des brins attaque la grande poulie du haut. 3, record 4, French, - palan%20diff%C3%A9rentiel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'après les sources LGRAN (Grand Larousse encyclopédique) et ENMAA (Encyclopédie de la manutention), le palan différentiel est nécessairement à chaîne. Il serait donc redondant de préciser «palan différentiel à chaîne». Par contre, d'après QUENC (Dictionnaire encyclopédique Quillet), le palan différentiel peut être à corde ou à chaîne. 4, record 4, French, - palan%20diff%C3%A9rentiel
Record 4, Key term(s)
- palan différentiel à chaîne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Levantamiento con grúas de brazo
- Manipulación de materiales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- polea diferencial
1, record 4, Spanish, polea%20diferencial
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-09-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
- Boring and Drilling (Mines)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- casing elevator
1, record 5, English, casing%20elevator
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A circular clamp made in halves hinged at one end and closed fast with a latch at the other end. It is equipped with two long heavy chain links that furnish a means of hanging it on the hoist-line hook. Used to raise and lower collared casing or pipe. 2, record 5, English, - casing%20elevator
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
- Sondage et forage miniers
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- élévateur de tubage
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur%20de%20tubage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Collier de verrouillage supporté par des étriers et servant à la manœuvre des tubages. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur%20de%20tubage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-05-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Wrought Metal Items and Antique Tools
- Forestry Operations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dragging pin
1, record 6, English, dragging%20pin
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- skidding dog 1, record 6, English, skidding%20dog
correct, Canada
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
dog : A short, heavy piece of steel, acutely bent, pointed at one end(for driving into timber) and having a ring or eye at the other to take e. g. a butt hook or a chain(chain dog)... Among variants is the dragging pin(=skidding dog [Canada]), whose head is a hook to take a chain drag line. 1, record 6, English, - dragging%20pin
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Objets ouvrés et outils anciens (Métal)
- Exploitation forestière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- clameau à crochet
1, record 6, French, clameau%20%C3%A0%20crochet
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clameau : Pièce d'acier, courte et lourde, recourbée, ayant une extrémité pointue (qui permet de l'enfoncer dans le bois) et comportant un anneau ou œil à l'autre extrémité, auquel peut s'adapter un crochet de culée ou une chaîne (en anglais chain dog) [...] parmi les différents modèles on trouve le (dragging pin) dont la tête est un crochet où s'accroche le câble porteur [...] 2, record 6, French, - clameau%20%C3%A0%20crochet
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-05-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Wrought Metal Items and Antique Tools
- Forestry Operations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- chain dog
1, record 7, English, chain%20dog
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
dog : A short, heavy piece of steel, acutely bent, pointed at one end(for driving into timber) and having a ring or eye at the other to take e. g. a butt hook or a chain(chain dog)... Among variants is the dragging pin(=skidding dog [Canada]), whose head is a hook to take a chain drag line. 1, record 7, English, - chain%20dog
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Objets ouvrés et outils anciens (Métal)
- Exploitation forestière
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- clameau à chaîne
1, record 7, French, clameau%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clameau : Pièce d'acier, courte et lourde, recourbée, ayant une extrémité pointue (qui permet de l'enfoncer dans le bois) et comportant un anneau ou œil à l'autre extrémité, auquel peut s'adapter un crochet de culée ou une chaîne (en anglais chain dog). 2, record 7, French, - clameau%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-04-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- clevis grab hook
1, record 8, English, clevis%20grab%20hook
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A grab hook with a jaw that can be attached to any link of a chain by merely inserting the flat head pin and cutter. 2, record 8, English, - clevis%20grab%20hook
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- crochet de chaîne à manille
1, record 8, French, crochet%20de%20cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20manille
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- crochet à gorge étroite à manille 2, record 8, French, crochet%20%C3%A0%20gorge%20%C3%A9troite%20%C3%A0%20manille
correct, masculine noun
- crochet à gorge étroite à chape 3, record 8, French, crochet%20%C3%A0%20gorge%20%C3%A9troite%20%C3%A0%20chape
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crochet de chaîne doté d'une manille qui se fixe à un maillon de chaîne, par simple insertion d'une goupille fendue à tête plate. 1, record 8, French, - crochet%20de%20cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20manille
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crochet à gorge étroite à chape : terme proposé à partir de de : crochet à chape (France Accessoires de levage, p. 98). 3, record 8, French, - crochet%20de%20cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20manille
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-05-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Wood
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- choker hook
1, record 9, English, choker%20hook
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Choker : A noose of steel cable or a loop of chain, that is tightened round a log and terminates in a hook(the choker hook) or other fastening device for attaching to a butt hook. 2, record 9, English, - choker%20hook
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transport du bois
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- crochet de noeud coulant
1, record 9, French, crochet%20de%20noeud%20coulant
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crochet attaché à une des extrémités d'un câble à noeud coulant. 2, record 9, French, - crochet%20de%20noeud%20coulant
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-09-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Lace (Embroidery)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Limerick lace
1, record 10, English, Limerick%20lace
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Limerick 2, record 10, English, Limerick
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An embroidered needle lace made on a mesh using one or both of two techniques : tambour(chain stich made with a hook) or needlerun(stitches darned into the ground using a needle). 3, record 10, English, - Limerick%20lace
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Dentelles
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dentelle Limerick
1, record 10, French, dentelle%20Limerick
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dentelle à l'aiguille et au crochet faite sur tambour [dont] les points utilisés sont le point satin, le point de chaînette et une variété de points tirés. 1, record 10, French, - dentelle%20Limerick
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La dentelle Limerick] d'origine irlandaise est l'une de leurs plus célèbres. 1, record 10, French, - dentelle%20Limerick
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-11-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
- Embroidery (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Beauvais stitch
1, record 11, English, Beauvais%20stitch
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Beauvais stitch, a chain stitch done with a very small crochet hook, is made up of many tiny stitches, one inside the other. The work is very fine... and allows for a very rich blend of colours. The Beauvais stitch is used for gloves, handbags, hankerchiefs, scarves, lingerie, clothing and household linens. 1, record 11, English, - Beauvais%20stitch
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
- Broderie (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- point de Beauvais
1, record 11, French, point%20de%20Beauvais
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Initiale au point de Beauvais. 1, record 11, French, - point%20de%20Beauvais
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-07-12
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- tail chain
1, record 12, English, tail%20chain
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A short length of chain that is attached to the end of a winch line, usually provided with a special hook that fastens to objects. 2, record 12, English, - tail%20chain
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- chaîne avec crochet
1, record 12, French, cha%C3%AEne%20avec%20crochet
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(servant à la manipulation du tube nu.) 2, record 12, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20avec%20crochet
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1998-03-17
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Wood
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- dog
1, record 13, English, dog
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A short, heavy piece of steel, acutely bent, pointed at one end(for driving into timber) and having a ring or eye at the other to take e. g. a butt hook or a chain(chain dog). 1, record 13, English, - dog
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Transport du bois
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- clameau
1, record 13, French, clameau
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courte et lourde pièce d'acier courbé, possédant une extrémité pointue qui pénètre dans le bois et une autre extrémité à anneau pouvant recevoir un crochet de culée ou une chaîne. 2, record 13, French, - clameau
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1986-08-22
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Materials Handling
- Rail Transport
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- grab hook
1, record 14, English, grab%20hook
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hook used to shorten a tie-down chain. 1, record 14, English, - grab%20hook
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Manutention
- Transport par rail
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- crochet de chaîne
1, record 14, French, crochet%20de%20cha%C3%AEne
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- crochet à gorge étroite 1, record 14, French, crochet%20%C3%A0%20gorge%20%C3%A9troite
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crochet utilisé pour raccourcir une chaîne d'arrimage. 1, record 14, French, - crochet%20de%20cha%C3%AEne
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1984-07-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Wood
- Forestry Operations
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- toggle chain
1, record 15, English, toggle%20chain
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A short chain with a ring and hook for adjusting the length of the binding chain.... 2, record 15, English, - toggle%20chain
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Transport du bois
- Exploitation forestière
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- chaîne à chevillot
1, record 15, French, cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20chevillot
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaîne courte ayant un anneau à l'un des bouts, et un chevillot à l'autre (...) qui sert à régler la longueur de la chaîne d'attache. 2, record 15, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20chevillot
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- hold back hook 1, record 16, English, hold%20back%20hook
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hold Back Hook-C-2241 hold back hook with chain and end ring. 1, record 16, English, - hold%20back%20hook
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 16, Main entry term, French
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Patère - C-2241 patère avec chaînette et anneau. 1, record 16, French, - pat%C3%A8re
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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