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GRAB BUCKET [2 records]

Record 1 1999-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mining Equipment and Tools
DEF

Dredging equipment comprising a grab or grab bucket that is suspended from the jib head of a crane.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
DEF

Sorte de grappin disposé à l'extrémité d'un bras de grue et utilisé pour charger les matériaux rocheux.

Spanish

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Record 2 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ore Extraction and Transport
  • Gantry and Travelling Cranes
OBS

--a large bridge-like structure, running on tracks, and containing a trolley which supports a grab bucket for unleading ships and transporting ore(...) to and from storage areas.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Extraction et transport du minerai
  • Ponts roulants et portiques (Levage)
OBS

--appareil de levage se déplaçant sur des rails et équipé d'un chariot supportant une bonne preneuse.

Spanish

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