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HALF HITCH [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-01-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- seaming
1, record 1, English, seaming
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A method] of joining two parts of webbing by winding [and] fastening a twine at intervals with a hitch without forming a half mesh. 2, record 1, English, - seaming
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couture
1, record 1, French, couture
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode d'assemblage des nappes de filet qui consiste en la liaison à l'aide d'un fil d'une ou plusieurs mailles situées sur le bord de chaque pièce de filet, sans formation d'une rangée de mailles. 2, record 1, French, - couture
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- costura
1, record 1, Spanish, costura
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las rederas de Hondarribia vienen a nuestras instalaciones de Kofradia-Itsas Etxea en Donostia, y te enseñarán unos trucos básicos sobre la costura de redes para que puedas hacer tus propios arreglillos y diseños en casa. 1, record 1, Spanish, - costura
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- midshipman's hitch 1, record 2, English, midshipman%27s%20hitch
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- topsail sheet bend 2, record 2, English, topsail%20sheet%20bend
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Midshipman's hitch is a half hitch made with the working end around the standing part, plus a round turn inside a half hitch just below the first one... It holds well under strain, but can be released easily when desired. 2, record 2, English, - midshipman%27s%20hitch
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This form of tie will not shake free when the strain on it is relaxed, hence its use for securing the end of a top sail sheet to the clew cring in the sail. 3, record 2, English, - midshipman%27s%20hitch
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nœud de griffe
1, record 2, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20griffe
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce nœud [...] convient pour frapper un cordage sur une griffe, c'est- à-dire sur un croc à bec recourbé. Passer le filin dans le croc puis, par-derrière celui-ci, le ramener ensuite sur le bec et l'engager à mordre sous le dormant. 2, record 2, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20griffe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-11-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- timber hitch
1, record 3, English, timber%20hitch
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A knot that is made by passing the end of a line around an object and twisting it back on itself, is used to secure a line(as to a log or spar), and is often supplemented by a half hitch to aid in towing and lifting. 2, record 3, English, - timber%20hitch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- nœud d'anguille
1, record 3, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20d%27anguille
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- nœud de bois 2, record 3, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20bois
correct, masculine noun
- anguille 3, record 3, French, anguille
feminine noun
- demi-clef bois 3, record 3, French, demi%2Dclef%20bois
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nœud coulant qui se maintient par le frottement du bout tourné en spirale sur lui-même. Sert pour saisir et traîner un espar, pour hisser un objet de poids moyen, etc. 4, record 3, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20d%27anguille
Record 3, Key term(s)
- demi-clé bois
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-11-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Deck Department (Naval Forces)
- Transport of Wood
- Materials Handling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- timber hitch
1, record 4, English, timber%20hitch
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of securing a rope round a spar by taking the standing part of a rope round the spar with a half hitch round itself and the end tucked three or four times round its own part. This forms a running, but self-jamming, eye. 1, record 4, English, - timber%20hitch
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Timber Hitch is very convenient for hoisting boards and timbers, as it cannot jam and may be instantly loosened. If timber is to be hoisted on end the Timber Hitch is made with the end of the rope below the center of the timber and then a Half Hitch is added in the standing part at the upper end of the timber. 2, record 4, English, - timber%20hitch
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Service du pont (Forces navales)
- Transport du bois
- Manutention
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- nœud d'anguille
1, record 4, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20d%27anguille
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- nœud de bois 2, record 4, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20bois
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nœud coulant qui se maintient par le frottement du bout tourné en spirale sur lui-même. Sert pour saisir et traîner un espar, ou pour hisser un objet de poids moyen. 1, record 4, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20d%27anguille
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-11-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sheepshank 1, record 5, English, sheepshank
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Portion of rope looped back upon itself so that each loop end is taken round the standing part in a half hitch. 2, record 5, English, - sheepshank
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The common sheepshank is simply two opposite bights, their length being the amount by which the rope is required to be shortened, laid parallel and half-hitches, turned and cast over both ends. 3, record 5, English, - sheepshank
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sheepshank: term also used in sailing. 4, record 5, English, - sheepshank
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- nœud de jambe de chien
1, record 5, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20jambe%20de%20chien
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- jambe de chien 2, record 5, French, jambe%20de%20chien
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le nœud de jambe de chien est un nœud typiquement marin, d'exécution facile. Ce nœud est sûr à condition qu'il soit soumis à une tension constante, dans le cas contraire, il se dénouerait avec une extrême facilité. [...] En nautisme le nœud de jambe de chien est employé dans les manœuvres courantes et pour le halage des barques. 3, record 5, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20jambe%20de%20chien
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] seulement utilisable si le cordage ainsi raccourci est maintenu sous tension constante. [...] il est très utile lors de la confection d'un gréement de fortune : pour utiliser un câble qu'on n'a pas le moyen de trancher [...] 4, record 5, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20jambe%20de%20chien
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
jambe de chien : terme employé aussi à la voile. 2, record 5, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20jambe%20de%20chien
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- vuelta de boza
1, record 5, Spanish, vuelta%20de%20boza
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-02-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ropemaking
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- half hitch
1, record 6, English, half%20hitch
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A knot that is always used in conjunction with another knot. 2, record 6, English, - half%20hitch
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The half hitch is particularly useful in stabilizing tall objects that are being hoisted. 2, record 6, English, - half%20hitch
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
half hitch : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick). 3, record 6, English, - half%20hitch
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Corderie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- demi-clé
1, record 6, French, demi%2Dcl%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nœud toujours utilisé avec un autre nœud. 2, record 6, French, - demi%2Dcl%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La demi-clé est utilisée surtout pour] stabiliser les objets longs lors du levage. 2, record 6, French, - demi%2Dcl%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
demi-clé : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 6, French, - demi%2Dcl%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Applied Arts
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- half hitch 1, record 7, English, half%20hitch
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The single loop of the half hitch is tied with the right hand by looping it over a cord or cords from right to left over the cords, then around behind them from left to right and forward over itself. [(Macramé.) ] 1, record 7, English, - half%20hitch
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Arts appliqués
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- feston simple
1, record 7, French, feston%20simple
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le feston simple [...]. Plier un fil pour que le fil de travail à droite soit 5 fois plus long que le fil de soutien à gauche. Les nœuds sont faits avec le fil de droite passé par-dessus le fil de gauche. [(Macramé.)] 1, record 7, French, - feston%20simple
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Applied Arts
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- picot mounting 1, record 8, English, picot%20mounting
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Picot mounting. With first strand make a double half hitch on mounting cord, then make a double half hitch with second strand, leaving a slight slack between knots. [(Macramé.) ] 1, record 8, English, - picot%20mounting
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Arts appliqués
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- montage à picots ronds simples
1, record 8, French, montage%20%C3%A0%20picots%20ronds%20simples
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Montage à picots ronds simples. Aligner les boucles distantes d'un demi-centimètre [fixer le fil porte-nœuds] Prendre isolément chaque bout des fils [...] et le passer 2 fois de bas en haut par-dessus le fil porte-nœuds. [(Macramé.)] 1, record 8, French, - montage%20%C3%A0%20picots%20ronds%20simples
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Applied Arts
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- reversed double half hitch 1, record 9, English, reversed%20double%20half%20hitch
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reversed double half hitch. The first knot is a Half Hitch. The knotting cord goes over the core, under it, and forward over itself. The next loop is reversed under the core, over it then back into the space between the two cords. [(Macramé.) ] 1, record 9, English, - reversed%20double%20half%20hitch
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Arts appliqués
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- feston double
1, record 9, French, feston%20double
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le nœud de feston double commence avec le feston simple [...] Pour la 2e partie du feston double, on passe le fil en dessous du fil de soutien[,] on le ramène par-dessus et on le sort par la loupe. [(Macramé.)] 1, record 9, French, - feston%20double
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-08-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
- Outfitting of Ships
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- half hitch
1, record 10, English, half%20hitch
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
half hitch : term also used in sailing. 2, record 10, English, - half%20hitch
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
- Armement et gréement
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- demi-clé
1, record 10, French, demi%2Dcl%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
demi-clé : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 2, record 10, French, - demi%2Dcl%C3%A9
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
demi-clé : terme employé aussi à la voile. 3, record 10, French, - demi%2Dcl%C3%A9
Record 10, Key term(s)
- demi-clef
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-09-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- blackwall hitch 1, record 11, English, blackwall%20hitch
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Blackwall hitch is a half hitch crossed through a hook, so that the strain on the standing part jams the working part and it cannot slip. 2, record 11, English, - blackwall%20hitch
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is used to setting up rigging when the lanyard is short .... 3, record 11, English, - blackwall%20hitch
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- noeud de croc simple
1, record 11, French, noeud%20de%20croc%20simple
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- noeud en bec d'oiseau 2, record 11, French, noeud%20en%20bec%20d%27oiseau
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] passer le filin dans le croc puis derrière celui-ci et le ramener dans le croc en le faisant mordre sur le dormant [...] 3, record 11, French, - noeud%20de%20croc%20simple
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-11-25
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Scaffolding
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- binding action 1, record 12, English, binding%20action
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The half hitch is used for casual work if the load is light and the pull steady. It depends on binding action at one point only. 1, record 12, English, - binding%20action
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Échafaudage
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- serrage
1, record 12, French, serrage
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La demi-clef est utile pour une charge légère lorsque la traction est continue. Le serrage ne se fait toutefois qu'en un seul point. 1, record 12, French, - serrage
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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