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Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pulleys and Belts
- Transport of Wood
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- corner block
1, record 1, English, corner%20block
correct, Canada, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- circuit block 1, record 1, English, circuit%20block
correct, New Zealand
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A block fixed(e. g. on a stump) between the tail block and the power unit but clear of the line of haul, through which the haul-back line is reeved so as to keep it clear of the main line and its load. 1, record 1, English, - corner%20block
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Poulies et courroies
- Transport du bois
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poulie de renvoi latérale
1, record 1, French, poulie%20de%20renvoi%20lat%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poulie fixée, notamment sur une souche, entre la poulie de renvoi arrière et la station motorisée, la ligne de traction n'étant pas utilisée. 2, record 1, French, - poulie%20de%20renvoi%20lat%C3%A9rale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Wood
- Forestry Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- running skyline
1, record 2, English, running%20skyline
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A running skyline, used in grapple yarding, consists of main-and haul-back lines suspended between two spar trees, and so tensioned and interlocked as to provide lift and travel to the load; the grapples being controlled by the winch operator. 2, record 2, English, - running%20skyline
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transport du bois
- Exploitation forestière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- câble-grue à chariot autoleveur
1, record 2, French, c%C3%A2ble%2Dgrue%20%C3%A0%20chariot%20autoleveur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] pour un câble-grue à tension fixe, les deux extrémités du câble porteur sont fixes; [...] si le chariot-palan et ses grappins peuvent être manœuvrés à partir de la station d'arrivée, en tendant plus ou moins les câbles de traction (principal et retour) à l'aide des tambours de treuil, de façon à élever la charge depuis le niveau du sol jusqu'à celui du câble-grue, c'est un câble-grue à chariot autoleveur [...] 1, record 2, French, - c%C3%A2ble%2Dgrue%20%C3%A0%20chariot%20autoleveur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrirait mieux «charriot». 2, record 2, French, - c%C3%A2ble%2Dgrue%20%C3%A0%20chariot%20autoleveur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
charriot : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 2, French, - c%C3%A2ble%2Dgrue%20%C3%A0%20chariot%20autoleveur
Record 2, Key term(s)
- câble-grue à charriot autoleveur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Wood
- Forestry Operations
- Overhead Cableways
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ground-lead cable logging
1, record 3, English, ground%2Dlead%20cable%20logging
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ground-lead logging 2, record 3, English, ground%2Dlead%20logging
correct
- ground-line cable logging 1, record 3, English, ground%2Dline%20cable%20logging
correct
- ground-line logging 1, record 3, English, ground%2Dline%20logging
correct
- ground-lead hauling 1, record 3, English, ground%2Dlead%20hauling
correct, New Zealand
- ground hauling 1, record 3, English, ground%20hauling
correct, New Zealand
- ground snigging 1, record 3, English, ground%20snigging
correct, New Zealand
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of powered cable logging in which the main line is led out to the logs through a lead block fastened close to ground level (the ground lead) for ground skidding, no spar tree rigging being required. 1, record 3, English, - ground%2Dlead%20cable%20logging
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Generally operated by a double-drum power-unit carrying the main and haul-back lines. 1, record 3, English, - ground%2Dlead%20cable%20logging
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport du bois
- Exploitation forestière
- Transporteurs aériens sur câbles
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- téléphérage au sol
1, record 3, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9ph%C3%A9rage%20au%20sol
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Téléphérage mécanisé, mettant notamment en œuvre un câble tracteur qui est maintenu à proximité du sol par une poulie-guide spéciale (poulie-guide au sol); le halage au sol permet de ne pas se servir de cabrettes ou arbres-pylônes. 1, record 3, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9ph%C3%A9rage%20au%20sol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce dispositif est généralement équipé avec un treuil à double tambour où viennent s'enrouler le câble tracteur principal et le câble tracteur de retour. 1, record 3, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9ph%C3%A9rage%20au%20sol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
téléférage : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 3, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9ph%C3%A9rage%20au%20sol
Record 3, Key term(s)
- téléférage au sol
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte de la madera
- Explotación forestal
- Transportadores aéreos por cable
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- desembosque con cable rastrero
1, record 3, Spanish, desembosque%20con%20cable%20rastrero
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-01-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Wood
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
- Forestry Operations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- slackline system
1, record 4, English, slackline%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- slack line system 2, record 4, English, slack%20line%20system
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A live skyline system employing a carriage, skyline, main line, and haul-back line. 3, record 4, English, - slackline%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On a slackline system, both main and haulback lines attach directly to the carriage; the skyline is lowered by slackening the skyline to permit the chokers to be attached to the carriage; the turn is brought to the landing by the main line; lateral movement is provided by side blocking. 3, record 4, English, - slackline%20system
Record 4, Key term(s)
- slackline skyline system
- slackline logging system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transport du bois
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
- Exploitation forestière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système de câble-grue à tension variable
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20c%C3%A2ble%2Dgrue%20%C3%A0%20tension%20variable
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
câble-grue : Équipement de débardage mécanisé où sont mis en œuvre : Un câble porteur (le câble-grue, [...] plus ou moins fortement tendu entre deux mâts ou leurs équivalents) à savoir, d'une part, le mât de tête [...] que l'on place, avec la station de traction, à l'arrivée, et, d'autre part, le mât de queue, [...] placé à la station de départ) [...] Si l'extrémité aval du câble porteur est seule fixe, l'autre étant plus ou moins enroulée autour d'un tambour de treuil à la station d'arrivée, il est possible de la mollir et de l'abaisser pour faciliter la charge; on dit que c'est un câble-grue à tension variable. 2, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20c%C3%A2ble%2Dgrue%20%C3%A0%20tension%20variable
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-03-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Wood
- Forestry Operations
- Overhead Cableways
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- high-lead logging
1, record 5, English, high%2Dlead%20logging
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- high-lead cable logging 2, record 5, English, high%2Dlead%20cable%20logging
correct
- high-lead hauling 2, record 5, English, high%2Dlead%20hauling
correct, New Zealand
- high-lead yarding 2, record 5, English, high%2Dlead%20yarding
correct, North America
- highlead logging 3, record 5, English, highlead%20logging
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of logging in which the logs are yarded from the cutting area to the landing using a cable system that lifts the logs partially off the ground to avoid obstructions. 4, record 5, English, - high%2Dlead%20logging
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Generally operated by a 3-drum power-unit carrying main, haul-back and straw lines. 2, record 5, English, - high%2Dlead%20logging
Record 5, Key term(s)
- highlead cable logging
- high lead cable logging
- high lead logging
- highlead hauling
- high lead hauling
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transport du bois
- Exploitation forestière
- Transporteurs aériens sur câbles
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- téléphérage relevé
1, record 5, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9ph%C3%A9rage%20relev%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- câblage relevé 2, record 5, French, c%C3%A2blage%20relev%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode d'exploitation forestière par laquelle les grumes sont déplacées du territoire de coupe jusqu'à une aire d'empilement en utilisant un système de câbles qui soulève partiellement les billes du sol. 2, record 5, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9ph%C3%A9rage%20relev%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
téléférage : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 5, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9ph%C3%A9rage%20relev%C3%A9
Record 5, Key term(s)
- téléférage relevé
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-03-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Wood
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tight-lining
1, record 6, English, tight%2Dlining
correct, North America
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- tightlining 2, record 6, English, tightlining
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A procedure in high-lead cable logging whereby the haul-back line supporting the butt rigging is tightened so as to lift the load over obstacles. 3, record 6, English, - tight%2Dlining
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transport du bois
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- téléphérage à autolevage
1, record 6, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9ph%C3%A9rage%20%C3%A0%20autolevage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Téléphérage relevé où le câble tracteur de retour peut être tendu de façon à hisser les charges, par l'intermédiaire d'un chariot-palan, à une hauteur qui leur permet de circuler au-dessus du sol et des obstacles. 1, record 6, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9ph%C3%A9rage%20%C3%A0%20autolevage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
téléférage : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 6, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9ph%C3%A9rage%20%C3%A0%20autolevage
Record 6, Key term(s)
- téléférage à autolevage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte de la madera
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- tensor de retorno
1, record 6, Spanish, tensor%20de%20retorno
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-08-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Forestry Operations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- butt rigging
1, record 7, English, butt%20rigging
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Various combinations of swivels, shackles, links or straps that(a) permit connexions between main and haul-back lines without kinking or tangling,(b) provide, via a butt hook, a place for attaching one or more chokers. 1, record 7, English, - butt%20rigging
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Exploitation forestière
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chariot palan
1, record 7, French, chariot%20palan
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrirait mieux «charriot». 2, record 7, French, - chariot%20palan
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
charriot : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 7, French, - chariot%20palan
Record 7, Key term(s)
- chariot-palan
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-01-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Pulleys and Belts
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Transport of Wood
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tail block
1, record 8, English, tail%20block
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A block fixed to a stump at the outer edge of a setting(in ground-lead and high-lead cable logging) or(in skyline cable logging) more commonly to the tail spar, through which block the haul-back line is reeved for returning the main line and the butt rigging to the loading point. 2, record 8, English, - tail%20block
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Poulies et courroies
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Transport du bois
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- poulie de renvoi arrière
1, record 8, French, poulie%20de%20renvoi%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poulie fixée, par ex. à une souche, à l'extrémité aval du circuit du câble de retour, et à travers laquelle il passe pour pouvoir ramener le câble tracteur principal et le chariot-palan vers le lieu de chargement. 1, record 8, French, - poulie%20de%20renvoi%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Poleas y correas
- Instalaciones y equipo (Industria maderera)
- Transporte de la madera
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- polea de retorno
1, record 8, Spanish, polea%20de%20retorno
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-09-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Wood
- Forestry Operations
- Overhead Cableways
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- haul-back block
1, record 9, English, haul%2Dback%20block
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- haulback block 2, record 9, English, haulback%20block
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any block used to guide the haul-back line. 3, record 9, English, - haul%2Dback%20block
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transport du bois
- Exploitation forestière
- Transporteurs aériens sur câbles
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- poulie de retour
1, record 9, French, poulie%20de%20retour
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poulie employée pour mener adéquatement à la station d'arrivée le câble de traction de retour. 2, record 9, French, - poulie%20de%20retour
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-06-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Continuous Handling
- Forestry Operations
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- double-drum winch
1, record 10, English, double%2Ddrum%20winch
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A winch consisting of two drums separately controlled-one for the drag line and the other for the haul-back line; is sometimes mounted on and powered by a tractor. 2, record 10, English, - double%2Ddrum%20winch
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Manutention continue
- Exploitation forestière
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- treuil à double tambour
1, record 10, French, treuil%20%C3%A0%20double%20tambour
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- treuil à deux tambours 2, record 10, French, treuil%20%C3%A0%20deux%20tambours
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Treuil comportant essentiellement deux tambours mûs et freinés séparément, destinés : l'un au câble tracteur principal, et l'autre au câble tracteur de retour; parfois porté et actionné par un tracteur. 1, record 10, French, - treuil%20%C3%A0%20double%20tambour
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Manutención continua
- Explotación forestal
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- cabrestante de tambor doble
1, record 10, Spanish, cabrestante%20de%20tambor%20doble
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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