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GRAB BUCKET [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-10-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- grab dredger
1, record 1, English, grab%20dredger
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- grapple dredger 1, record 1, English, grapple%20dredger
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dredging equipment comprising a grab or grab bucket that is suspended from the jib head of a crane. 2, record 1, English, - grab%20dredger
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- benne preneuse
1, record 1, French, benne%20preneuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sorte de grappin disposé à l'extrémité d'un bras de grue et utilisé pour charger les matériaux rocheux. 2, record 1, French, - benne%20preneuse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ore Extraction and Transport
- Gantry and Travelling Cranes
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ore bridge
1, record 2, English, ore%20bridge
specific
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 2, English, - ore%20bridge
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Extraction et transport du minerai
- Ponts roulants et portiques (Levage)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- portique roulant
1, record 2, French, portique%20roulant
generic
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--appareil de levage se déplaçant sur des rails et équipé d'un chariot supportant une bonne preneuse. 1, record 2, French, - portique%20roulant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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