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HAKAPIK [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1985-09-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hakapik 1, record 1, English, hakapik
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"hakapik" means an implement made of iron having a slightly bent spike of not more than 5 1/2 inches in length on one side of a ferrule and a blunt projection not more than 1/2 inch in length on the opposite side of the ferrule, the whole to weigh not less than 3/4 of a pound and having a head securely attached to a wooden handle not less than 42 inches or more than 60 inches in length and with a diameter of not less than 1 1/4 inches or more than 2 inches;(...) 1, record 1, English, - hakapik
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hakapik 1, record 1, French, hakapik
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1980-12-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hakapik
1, record 2, English, hakapik
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hackapic 2, record 2, English, hackapic
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In 1976, a Norwegian instrument, the "hakapik"(equivalent to the Newfoundland gaff) was permitted on the [seal hunt] Front. 1, record 2, English, - hakapik
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hakapik 1, record 2, French, hakapik
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement fourni par la section de traduction du ministère de l'Environnement. 1, record 2, French, - hakapik
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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