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MOORING LINE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- head line
1, record 1, English, head%20line
correct, noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bow line 1, record 1, English, bow%20line
correct, noun
- head rope 1, record 1, English, head%20rope
correct, noun
- bow rope 1, record 1, English, bow%20rope
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mooring line that is attached to the front end of a vessel and oriented forward. 1, record 1, English, - head%20line
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
head line: designation and definition standardized by the Marine Terminology Standardization Committee (MTSC). 2, record 1, English, - head%20line
Record 1, Key term(s)
- headline
- bowline
- headrope
- bowrope
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pointe avant
1, record 1, French, pointe%20avant
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- amarre de bout avant 1, record 1, French, amarre%20de%20bout%20avant
correct, feminine noun
- amarre longue avant 1, record 1, French, amarre%20longue%20avant
correct, feminine noun
- amarre de proue 1, record 1, French, amarre%20de%20proue
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amarre qui est attachée à l'extrémité avant d'un bâtiment et qui est orientée vers l'avant. 1, record 1, French, - pointe%20avant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointe avant : désignation et définition normalisées par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie maritime (CNTM). 2, record 1, French, - pointe%20avant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-04-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stern line
1, record 2, English, stern%20line
correct, noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- stern rope 2, record 2, English, stern%20rope
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mooring line that is attached to the rear end of a vessel and oriented aft. 1, record 2, English, - stern%20line
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stern line: designation and definition standardized by the Marine Terminology Standardization Committee (MTSC). 2, record 2, English, - stern%20line
Record 2, Key term(s)
- sternline
- sternrope
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pointe arrière
1, record 2, French, pointe%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- amarre de bout arrière 1, record 2, French, amarre%20de%20bout%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- amarre longue arrière 1, record 2, French, amarre%20longue%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- amarre de poupe 1, record 2, French, amarre%20de%20poupe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amarre qui est attachée à l’extrémité arrière d’un bâtiment et qui est orientée vers l'arrière. 1, record 2, French, - pointe%20arri%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointe arrière : désignation et définition normalisées par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie maritime (CNTM). 2, record 2, French, - pointe%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-04-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- breast line
1, record 3, English, breast%20line
correct, noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- breast rope 2, record 3, English, breast%20rope
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mooring line that is oriented perpendicular to the vessel and used to prevent it from moving away from a quay or any other mooring structure. 2, record 3, English, - breast%20line
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
breast line: designation and definition standardized by the Marine Terminology Standardization Committee (MTSC). 3, record 3, English, - breast%20line
Record 3, Key term(s)
- breastline
- breastrope
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- traversière
1, record 3, French, traversi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- traversier 2, record 3, French, traversier
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amarre qui est orientée perpendiculairement au bâtiment et qui sert à l'empêcher de s'éloigner d'un quai ou d'un autre ouvrage d'amarrage. 1, record 3, French, - traversi%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
traversière : désignation et définition normalisées par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie maritime (CNTM). 3, record 3, French, - traversi%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2025-04-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- spring line
1, record 4, English, spring%20line
correct, noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- spring rope 1, record 4, English, spring%20rope
correct, noun
- springline 2, record 4, English, springline
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mooring line that is nearly parallel to the hull and used to prevent a vessel from moving backward or forward. 1, record 4, English, - spring%20line
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spring line: designation and definition standardized by the Marine Terminology Standardization Committee (MTSC). 3, record 4, English, - spring%20line
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- garde montante
1, record 4, French, garde%20montante
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- garde 1, record 4, French, garde
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amarre qui est quasiment parallèle à la coque d’un bâtiment et qui sert à l’empêcher de reculer ou d'avancer. 2, record 4, French, - garde%20montante
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
garde montante : désignation et définition normalisées par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie maritime (CNTM). 3, record 4, French, - garde%20montante
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
- Maniobras de los buques
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- amarra de costada
1, record 4, Spanish, amarra%20de%20costada
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2022-12-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Collaboration with the FAO
- Commercial Fishing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- shooting frame
1, record 5, English, shooting%20frame
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The baited racks were put in place on the shooting frame, and the longlines attached to the mooring line. As the vessel steamed ahead..., the baited hooks were pulled from the magazines. 1, record 5, English, - shooting%20frame
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Collaboration avec la FAO
- Pêche commerciale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- support de filage
1, record 5, French, support%20de%20filage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le châssis à fentes qui porte les hameçons est accroché au-dessus des bacs (ou cuves) qui contiennent la ligne-mère. Au filage, le pêcheur glisse le châssis dans un support de filage placé à l'arrière du bateau. 1, record 5, French, - support%20de%20filage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- aircraft mooring line
1, record 6, English, aircraft%20mooring%20line
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aicraft mooring line : an item in the "Aerospace Transportation Tools and Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category. 2, record 6, English, - aircraft%20mooring%20line
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- amarre d'aéronef
1, record 6, French, amarre%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amarre d'aéronef : objet de la classe «Outillage et équipement de transport aérospatial» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport». 2, record 6, French, - amarre%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2020-11-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Oceanography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- oceanographic mooring system
1, record 7, English, oceanographic%20mooring%20system
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- oceanographic mooring 2, record 7, English, oceanographic%20mooring
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An oceanographic mooring consists of a long line or cable with an anchor at one end, a float at the other, and instruments attached to the line in between or to a float at the surface. These allow researchers to measure such properties as water velocity, salinity, and temperature in several places and for long periods of time. They also allow scientists to explore the complex interactions between the ocean and atmosphere that are difficult to monitor from satellites. 2, record 7, English, - oceanographic%20mooring%20system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Océanographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mouillage océanographique
1, record 7, French, mouillage%20oc%C3%A9anographique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le navire] ira récupérer un mouillage océanographique très important. Deux ans plus tôt, [des] scientifiques ont déployé une ligne de bouées reliée à des capteurs sous-marins pour leur permettre d'enregistrer en continu des propriétés comme la vitesse de l'eau, la salinité et la température. Le mouillage est relié à un bout à un ancrage qui le maintient en place, et à l'autre bout à une bouée flottante. 2, record 7, French, - mouillage%20oc%C3%A9anographique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2017-12-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- mooring line
1, record 8, English, mooring%20line
correct, see observation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- anchor line 2, record 8, English, anchor%20line
correct
- anchoring line 3, record 8, English, anchoring%20line
- securing line 4, record 8, English, securing%20line
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cable connecting anchor with drill barge, float or other vessel, or drilling tower. 3, record 8, English, - mooring%20line
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mooring lines consisting of wire rope, chain, or a combination of the two have been successfully used in floating drilling. Recently, synthetic fiber rope has been considered for mooring lines in combination with chain at the anchor end ... 1, record 8, English, - mooring%20line
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mooring line : terminology to be used by the Department of National Defence. 5, record 8, English, - mooring%20line
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
- Armement et gréement
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ligne d'amarre
1, record 8, French, ligne%20d%27amarre
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- ligne d'ancrage 1, record 8, French, ligne%20d%27ancrage
correct, feminine noun
- ligne d'ancre 1, record 8, French, ligne%20d%27ancre
correct, feminine noun
- amarre 2, record 8, French, amarre
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- câble d'ancrage 3, record 8, French, c%C3%A2ble%20d%27ancrage
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pentagone, comme tous les semi-submersibles jusqu'à présent, est maintenue en station par un encombrant système de lignes d'ancrage composé de câbles, de chaînes et d'ancres. 1, record 8, French, - ligne%20d%27amarre
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amarre : terminologie d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale. 4, record 8, French, - ligne%20d%27amarre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo para extracción de petróleo y gas natural
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- amarra
1, record 8, Spanish, amarra
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- amarraje 2, record 8, Spanish, amarraje
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cuerda o cable con que se asegura una embarcación en el puerto o lugar donde se da fondo, ya sea con el ancla o sujetada a la tierra. 3, record 8, Spanish, - amarra
Record 9 - internal organization data 2017-04-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- round turn and two half hitches
1, record 9, English, round%20turn%20and%20two%20half%20hitches
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A round turn and two half hitches is used on many occasions when a line with some load on it is to be secured to a spar of some sort or an eye. Once the full round turn has been taken, the load can be held while the two half hitches are put on for security. It can also be cast off while under tension. Perhaps the most common uses are in securing a dinghy to a mooring ring, or tying fenders to cabintop grabrails. 1, record 9, English, - round%20turn%20and%20two%20half%20hitches
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tour mort et deux demi-clefs
1, record 9, French, tour%20mort%20et%20deux%20demi%2Dclefs
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On utilise fréquemment ce nœud pour frapper sur un espar ou sur un œil un cordage qui force quelque peu. Le tour mort facilite la tenue du cordage pendant qu'on forme les demi-clefs pour assurer le nœud. Il peut être filé sous tension. Son utilisation la plus courante est l'amarrage d'une annexe à l'anneau d'un quai ou des défenses à une main courante de roof. 1, record 9, French, - tour%20mort%20et%20deux%20demi%2Dclefs
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2014-04-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- slack
1, record 10, English, slack
verb
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a mooring line. 1, record 10, English, - slack
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- donner du mou 1, record 10, French, donner%20du%20mou
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- détendre 1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9tendre
- relâcher 1, record 10, French, rel%C3%A2cher
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-11-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
- Oil Drilling
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- mooring chain
1, record 11, English, mooring%20chain
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- chain 2, record 11, English, chain
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In offshore drilling, the heavy line constructed of iron bars looped together and used for mooring line on some rigs. 3, record 11, English, - mooring%20chain
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- chaîne de mouillage
1, record 11, French, cha%C3%AEne%20de%20mouillage
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- chaîne d'amarrage 2, record 11, French, cha%C3%AEne%20d%27amarrage
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-07-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- painter
1, record 12, English, painter
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- mooring line 2, record 12, English, mooring%20line
correct
- mooring rope 2, record 12, English, mooring%20rope
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
painter, mooring line, mooring rope : sailing terms. 3, record 12, English, - painter
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- amarre
1, record 12, French, amarre
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amarre: terme de voile. 2, record 12, French, - amarre
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- línea de amarre
1, record 12, Spanish, l%C3%ADnea%20de%20amarre
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- soga de amarre 1, record 12, Spanish, soga%20de%20amarre
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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