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HARNESS LOOP [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ropemaking
- Mountain Sports
- Speleology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- French Prusik
1, record 1, English, French%20Prusik
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- French Prusik knot 2, record 1, English, French%20Prusik%20knot
correct
- autoblock knot 3, record 1, English, autoblock%20knot
correct
- autoblock 4, record 1, English, autoblock
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
1. Make a loop of cord using a double fisherman’s knot-for use on 9 mm ropes ... 2. Wind the loop four times round the rope making sure that the double fisherman’s is kept clear. 3a. For a French Prusik/Autoblock, clip a karabiner into both ends. This version is best when you don’t want the knot to jam at all except when heavily loaded, e.g., when abseiling. It is not a good knot for prusiking as if grabbed it will release and slide. 5, record 1, English, - French%20Prusik
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The autoblock knot, also called a French Prusik knot, is an easy-to-tie and versatile friction knot that is used as a safety back-up knot on a rappel rope. The knot is tied on the rope below the rappel device and then attached to the climber's harness through a carabiner on a leg loop or the belay loop. 2, record 1, English, - French%20Prusik
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Corderie
- Sports de montagne
- Spéléologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nœud autobloquant Machard
1, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20autobloquant%20Machard
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- nœud de Machard 2, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20Machard
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- nœud Machard 3, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20Machard
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- Machard 4, record 1, French, Machard
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le nœud de Machard est utilisé dans différentes circonstances : il peut servir d'auto-assurance dans une descente en rappel, être employé comme un nœud de Prusik pour monter à la corde, et enfin, servir d'assurance sur piton. Pour confectionner ce nœud, on enroule un anneau de corde comme un ressort à boudin autour de la corde (ou des deux brins de corde, s'il s'agit d'un rappel) et on mousquetonne les deux extrémités. Si l'on tire le nœud vers le bas, par le mousqueton, il se bloque; si on appuie par-dessus, au niveau de la spire supérieure, il se débloque et descend librement. 5, record 1, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20autobloquant%20Machard
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Système de nœud d'arrêt inventé par un jeune alpiniste, Machard. Il a la même fonction que le célèbre nœud de Prusik. 5, record 1, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20autobloquant%20Machard
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nœud de Machard; nœud Machard; Machard : ne pas confondre avec le terme «nœud français». Ces deux nœuds se ressemblent mais les boucles ne sont pas nouées de la même manière. 6, record 1, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20autobloquant%20Machard
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-12-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ropemaking
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- figure-eight follow through
1, record 2, English, figure%2Deight%20follow%20through
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- figure eight follow-through 2, record 2, English, figure%20eight%20follow%2Dthrough
correct
- figure eight follow through 3, record 2, English, figure%20eight%20follow%20through
correct
- figure-eight follow-through 4, record 2, English, figure%2Deight%20follow%2Dthrough
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the figure-Eight follow through [is] actually the exact same knot as the figure-eight on a loop, except for how you tie it. Instead of tying it with a loop, you first tie a figure eight into the rope and then run the end through your harness and then you "follow-through" to complete the knot. 1, record 2, English, - figure%2Deight%20follow%20through
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Figure-eight followo-through. This variation of the figure eight loop is widely used for climbing for tying on to the rope and for anchoring non-climbing member to a team. A stopper knot should be added. 4, record 2, English, - figure%2Deight%20follow%20through
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Figure eight follow through. There are two versions of this knot; each has a different function. One allows you to join two lines; the other permits you to create a loop of any size in the end of the rope. It’s a bit slower to tie than a bowline, but just as effective. 5, record 2, English, - figure%2Deight%20follow%20through
Record 2, Key term(s)
- figure-eight follow through knot
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Corderie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nœud de huit
1, record 2, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20huit
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le nœud de huit [...] 1ère étape : Réaliser un huit à environ 1m du début de la corde, passer le brin restant dans votre baudrier ou dans un mousqueton à vis, puis ramenez-le vers l'endroit où ce dernier sort du huit. 2ème étape : Longer ce brin sur toute la longueur du premier nœud [...] Une fois fait vous voilà en présence du meilleur nœud d'encordement qu'il vous sera possible de réaliser. 2, record 2, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20huit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le nœud de huit se passe dans la partie forte du baudrier. Pour le premier nœud de huit il faut prendre la corde, faire une ganse, la passer devant puis derrière et dedans. Pour le deuxième nœud, il faut prendre le bout de la corde et suivre le premier nœud en remontant. 3, record 2, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20huit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Ce «nœud de huit» ne requiert qu'une corde. 4, record 2, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20huit
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-05-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
- Fire-Fighting Apparel
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- drag rescue device
1, record 3, English, drag%20rescue%20device
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- DRD 1, record 3, English, DRD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A built-in harness and hand loop at the back of the neck that permits a rescuer to grab and drag a downed firefighter... 1, record 3, English, - drag%20rescue%20device
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
- Tenues d'intervention (incendie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'extraction d'urgence
1, record 3, French, dispositif%20d%27extraction%20d%27urgence
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- DRD 1, record 3, French, DRD
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le DRD est composé d'un harnais intégré et d'une boucle de traction. Il est placé à l'arrière du cou du pompier, ce qui permet au sauveteur de saisir le pompier en difficulté et de le secourir [...] 1, record 3, French, - dispositif%20d%27extraction%20d%27urgence
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-09-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dee
1, record 4, English, dee
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- breeching dee 2, record 4, English, breeching%20dee
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a D-shaped iron or steel loop used for connecting parts of harness, or for fastening articles to the saddle. 3, record 4, English, - dee
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dee, an iron shaped like letter D. Such an iron is used in cart-harness to connect the leather of the breeching with the chains. 3, record 4, English, - dee
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Breeching strap attaches to rear facing dee on breastplate for a pair or wraps around shaft for a single. 4, record 4, English, - dee
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Harness racing equipment. 5, record 4, English, - dee
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- crampon de reculement
1, record 4, French, crampon%20de%20reculement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Matériel de course d'attelage. 2, record 4, French, - crampon%20de%20reculement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-09-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rewoven figure of eight
1, record 5, English, rewoven%20figure%20of%20eight
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This is very useful for attaching you to your harness, and has a distinctive shape once completed. When tying on with a rewoven figure of eight, the loop created by the rope should ideally end up no bigger than the abseil loop on the harness. 1, record 5, English, - rewoven%20figure%20of%20eight
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- nœud en huit tricoté
1, record 5, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20en%20huit%20tricot%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- nœud en huit doublé 2, record 5, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20en%20huit%20doubl%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-03-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
- Airborne Forces
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- harness
1, record 6, English, harness
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- parachute harness 2, record 6, English, parachute%20harness
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An arrangement of cotton, linen, or nylon webbing which is designed to conform to the shape of the load to be carried in order to secure it properly, so that the opening shock and the weight of the load are evenly distributed during the descent. 3, record 6, English, - harness
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The harness is a continuous loop of double Type 8 webbing, with a chest strap made from one-inch Type 17, and container stabilizers made from double Type 8. 4, record 6, English, - harness
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The harness connects the wearer to the canopy through the risers. 5, record 6, English, - harness
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
- Forces aéroportées
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- harnais
1, record 6, French, harnais
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- harnais de parachute 2, record 6, French, harnais%20de%20parachute
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agencement de sangles de textile conçu pour s'adapter à la forme de la charge et répartir le choc dit "à l'ouverture". 3, record 6, French, - harnais
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le harnais peut-être porté séparément du sac parachute, il est ainsi confortable et de faible volume. Le harnais n'est pas supporté, ni maintenu sur le pilote par le sac parachute, mais simplement par un dossard. 4, record 6, French, - harnais
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-03-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tie-in point
1, record 7, English, tie%2Din%20point
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- tie-in loop 1, record 7, English, tie%2Din%20loop
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Loop on the harness [where a climber attaches his/her rope]... 2, record 7, English, - tie%2Din%20point
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A good harness has accessory attachment loops that do not get confused with the primary harness attachment point. 3, record 7, English, - tie%2Din%20point
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- point de l'encordement
1, record 7, French, point%20de%20l%27encordement
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- point d'attaches 2, record 7, French, point%20d%27attaches
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pontet : formé par une sangle auxiliaire cousue sur la ceinture, il constitue le point haut de l'encordement. Sur les modèles à 2 points, le point bas est situé au milieu du pont du cuissard. 1, record 7, French, - point%20de%20l%27encordement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-03-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- droppable leg loop
1, record 8, English, droppable%20leg%20loop
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- hook-release leg loop 2, record 8, English, hook%2Drelease%20leg%20loop
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Leg loop on a harness which opens up allowing the climber to change clothes or answer nature's call without taking off the harness. 3, record 8, English, - droppable%20leg%20loop
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tour de cuisses ouvrant
1, record 8, French, tour%20de%20cuisses%20ouvrant
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur un harnais d'escalade, tour de cuisses qui s'ouvre et permet au grimpeur de changer ses vêtements sans se décorder. 2, record 8, French, - tour%20de%20cuisses%20ouvrant
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-09-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- carabiner brake rappel
1, record 9, English, carabiner%20brake%20rappel
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- carabiner brake method 2, record 9, English, carabiner%20brake%20method
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As the name implies, the carabiner brake rappel is a rappel technique which uses a series of carabiners to produce the friction necessary for braking during a descent. One advantage of using this method is that there is no friction between the rope and the climber's body. The system requires two carabiners, arranged with their gates opposed, to form the platform, or base of the brake. The platform is attached to the harness or diaper sling using a carabiner(s). The braking carabiner(s), positioned across the platform carabiners and beneath the rope loop produce the necessary friction through their contact with the bight of the rope. The amount of friction produced depends on the number of braking carabiners used but, it is very important that the rope never run on the gate of the braking carabiner(s). 3, record 9, English, - carabiner%20brake%20rappel
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- rappel sur mousqueton
1, record 9, French, rappel%20sur%20mousqueton
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quand on veut descendre en évitant l'usure des vêtements et du corps, le grimpeur se sert du rappel sur mousqueton. Cette technique requiert plusieurs mousquetons pour effectuer le freinage nécessaire lors d'une descente. Le grimpeur peut régler ce freinage en utilisant plus ou moins de mousquetons. L'appareil en soi est organisé de façon que les mousquetons soient ripés les uns à l'intérieur des autres et le tout est relié au baudrier par encore un autre mousqueton. 2, record 9, French, - rappel%20sur%20mousqueton
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-11-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Ropemaking
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- man-harness knot
1, record 10, English, man%2Dharness%20knot
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- harness loop 2, record 10, English, harness%20loop
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The artillery loop, also called man-harness knot and harness loop, is tied in the bight of a rope. It is used for a hand-or shoulder-hold in hauling field guns into position, and also in assisting horses either in uphill work or when mired. 2, record 10, English, - man%2Dharness%20knot
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Corderie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- boucle d'artilleur
1, record 10, French, boucle%20d%27artilleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- boucle de harnais 1, record 10, French, boucle%20de%20harnais
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La boucle d'artilleur, appelée aussi boucle de harnais, se fait au milieu d'un cordage. Elle offre une prise à la main ou à l'épaule pour déplacer les canons de campagne; on l'utilise également pour aider les chevaux dans une montée ou quand ils s'embourbent. 1, record 10, French, - boucle%20d%27artilleur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1989-04-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- rappel with figure-of-eight descender
1, record 11, English, rappel%20with%20figure%2Dof%2Deight%20descender
proposal
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This] method is the most comfortable of all, particularly if used with a thigh harness. The descender is in the form of a metal figure-of-eight. A loop of the doubled rope is pushed through the larger ring from the top and led behind the shank. The smaller ring of the descender is then clipped into the harness or a sling... with a screwgate karabiner. 2, record 11, English, - rappel%20with%20figure%2Dof%2Deight%20descender
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- rappel sur frein en huit
1, record 11, French, rappel%20sur%20frein%20en%20huit
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- rappel sur frein en 8 2, record 11, French, rappel%20sur%20frein%20en%208
correct, masculine noun
- rappel en huit 3, record 11, French, rappel%20en%20huit
correct, masculine noun
- rappel en 8 1, record 11, French, rappel%20en%208
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rappel sur frein en 8 auto-assuré. (...) [Nous] avons choisi le descendeur en 8 pour sa polyvalence, sa sécurité d'emploi et son agressivité réduite sur les cordes (...) pour ne pas perdre ce 8 lors de sa mise en place, accrochez-le au mousqueton à vis du baudrier par son gros trou, passez les deux brins de corde dans cet orifice et derrière le manche. Changez l'emplacement du mousqueton du gros au petit trou. 2, record 11, French, - rappel%20sur%20frein%20en%20huit
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Descente en rappel sur frein mécanique ou descendeur. La corde est freinée dans le descendeur selon le même principe que pour l'assurage mécanisé, mais cette fois le grimpeur glisse le long de la corde. 4, record 11, French, - rappel%20sur%20frein%20en%20huit
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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