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ROPE BLOCK [20 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pulleys and Belts
- Outfitting of Ships
- Hoisting and Lifting
- Materials Handling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- snatch block
1, record 1, English, snatch%20block
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- return block 2, record 1, English, return%20block
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A single-rope sheave set in a housing provided with a latch link, which can be opened for admission of a rope or line without the necessity of threading the end of the rope through the block. 3, record 1, English, - snatch%20block
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
snatch block: term officialized by Canadian Pacific Ltd. 4, record 1, English, - snatch%20block
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Poulies et courroies
- Armement et gréement
- Levage
- Manutention
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- galoche
1, record 1, French, galoche
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- poulie coupée 2, record 1, French, poulie%20coup%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- poulie à chape ouvrante 3, record 1, French, poulie%20%C3%A0%20chape%20ouvrante
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] poulie garnie d'une estrope à charnière dont une partie s'ouvre pour permettre de passer un cordage directement sur le réa sans avoir à l'enfiler par le bout. 4, record 1, French, - galoche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poulie à chape ouvrante : terme uniformisé par Canadien Pacifique Ltée. 5, record 1, French, - galoche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-09-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- haul
1, record 2, English, haul
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- haul up 2, record 2, English, haul%20up
correct
- heave 1, record 2, English, heave
correct, verb
- heave in 1, record 2, English, heave%20in
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most boats now have shelterdecks under which the long rope warps are stored on rope reels. An articulated power block is used to haul both sweeps and net. 3, record 2, English, - haul
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- virer
1, record 2, French, virer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Remonter un engin de pêche : chalut, filet. 2, record 2, French, - virer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sur les chalutiers équipés d'un enrouleur, […] on emploie seulement le baîllon pour virer les palanquées. C'est également le cas sur les chalutiers à rampe arrière et à enrouleur car l'on embarque toute la capture d'un coup au moyen d'un palan spécial très puissant […] 3, record 2, French, - virer
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Pulleys and Belts
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- whip
1, record 3, English, whip
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- gantline 2, record 3, English, gantline
correct
- girtline 3, record 3, English, girtline
correct
- runner whip 4, record 3, English, runner%20whip
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] single rope rove through a single block and used for hoisting articles. 5, record 3, English, - whip
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Poulies et courroies
- Parties des bateaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cartahu
1, record 3, French, cartahu
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cordage volant sans usage fixe, utilisé souvent pour hisser, et passant par une poulie. 2, record 3, French, - cartahu
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
- Poleas y correas
- Partes de los barcos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- tecle
1, record 3, Spanish, tecle
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- andarivel 1, record 3, Spanish, andarivel
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-01-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Pulleys and Belts
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- single whip
1, record 4, English, single%20whip
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The single whip consists of a single fixed block with a rope passing over the sheave. 2, record 4, English, - single%20whip
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Poulies et courroies
- Parties des bateaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cartahu simple
1, record 4, French, cartahu%20simple
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cartahu simple est composé d'un garant qui traverse une poulie simple attachée à un point fixe à bord (mâture, superstructure, etc.). 2, record 4, French, - cartahu%20simple
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-11-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- figure of eight knot 1, record 5, English, figure%20of%20eight%20knot
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- figure eight 2, record 5, English, figure%20eight
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The figure of eight knot performs an important function on board, preventing the ends of running rigging from being pulled through blocks, rings or fairleads. 3, record 5, English, - figure%20of%20eight%20knot
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is an ideal knot to place in the end of a rope to prevent it passing through a block or eye. 4, record 5, English, - figure%20of%20eight%20knot
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
- Armement et gréement
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- nœud en huit
1, record 5, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20en%20huit
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- nœud d'arrêt 2, record 5, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nœud d'arrêt par excellence : il présente un bon volume, il se fait rapidement et se défait sans difficulté, même très serré. 3, record 5, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20en%20huit
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il se fait instinctivement au bout des écoutes, après les avoir passées dans les filoirs ou les poulies, bien sûr pas trop près des extrémités pour qu'il ait suffisamment de mou pour se serrer. 4, record 5, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20en%20huit
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- electric link chain hoist 1, record 6, English, electric%20link%20chain%20hoist
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- electric link-chain hoist 2, record 6, English, electric%20link%2Dchain%20hoist
- electric link-chain pulley block 3, record 6, English, electric%20link%2Dchain%20pulley%20block
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chain block : A tackle which uses an endless chain rather than a rope, often operated from an overhead track to lift heavy weights especially in workshops. Also known as chain fall; chain hoist. 4, record 6, English, - electric%20link%20chain%20hoist
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Levage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- palan électrique à chaîne à maillons
1, record 6, French, palan%20%C3%A9lectrique%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20maillons
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Palan électrique à engrenages à chaîne à maillons, à commande par boîte pendante à boutons-poussoirs [...] 1, record 6, French, - palan%20%C3%A9lectrique%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20maillons
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chaînes de levage. Pout les très fortes charges on remplace souvent les câbles par les chaînes [...] 1. Chaînes articulées. [...] 2. Chaînes à maillons. 2, record 6, French, - palan%20%C3%A9lectrique%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20maillons
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Palan électrique à chaîne [...] la chaîne étant une succession d'éléments discontinus, son passage dans la noix de chaîne en rotation délivre au crochet de levage un mouvement vertical plus complexe puisque composé d'une suite d'accélération et de décélération. Ces variations de vitesse étant d'autant plus importantes que le nombre d'alvéoles dans lesquelles s'inscrivent les maillons de la chaîne est moins élevé. 3, record 6, French, - palan%20%C3%A9lectrique%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20maillons
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-10-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To pass the end of a rope through an eye or an opening such as a block, thimble or bight. 3, record 7, English, - reeve
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- capeler 1, record 7, French, capeler
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Entourer une pièce, mât, espar, bitte, de la boucle d'un cordage. 1, record 7, French, - capeler
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Demi-clé à capeler. 1, record 7, French, - capeler
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- encapillar
1, record 7, Spanish, encapillar
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enganchar un cabo al penol de una verga, rebaje de un palo, etc, por medio de una gaza hecha en uno de sus extremos. 2, record 7, Spanish, - encapillar
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-05-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Supports and Reinforcement (Construction)
- Placement of Concrete
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- anchor log
1, record 8, English, anchor%20log
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- dead man 2, record 8, English, dead%20man
correct
- deadman 3, record 8, English, deadman
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A log, beam, or concrete block buried in the earth and used to hold a guy rope firmly. 4, record 8, English, - anchor%20log
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Étayage et consolidation (Construction)
- Mise en place du béton
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- palée d'ancrage
1, record 8, French, pal%C3%A9e%20d%27ancrage
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- ancrage mort 2, record 8, French, ancrage%20mort
correct, masculine noun
- auto-ancrage 2, record 8, French, auto%2Dancrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bloc de bois, de béton ou de métal enfoui solidement dans le sol afin d'y ancrer fermement un étai. 3, record 8, French, - pal%C3%A9e%20d%27ancrage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Soportes y refuerzos (Construcción)
- Aplicación del hormigón
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- macizo de anclaje
1, record 8, Spanish, macizo%20de%20anclaje
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- macizo muerto 1, record 8, Spanish, macizo%20muerto
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-08-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
- Pulleys and Belts
- Materials Handling
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- electric chain hoist
1, record 9, English, electric%20chain%20hoist
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- powered chain hoist 2, record 9, English, powered%20chain%20hoist
correct
- electric chain block 3, record 9, English, electric%20chain%20block
correct
- chain electric hoist 4, record 9, English, chain%20electric%20hoist
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Electric hoists lift their loads by either cable or chain. ... Chain models have either a roller chain and sprocket or a link chain and pocketed wheel for hoisting and lowering. 5, record 9, English, - electric%20chain%20hoist
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chain block : A tackle which uses an endless chain rather than a rope, often operated from an overhead track to lift heavy weights especially in workshops. 6, record 9, English, - electric%20chain%20hoist
Record 9, Key term(s)
- powered chain block
- electric chain pulley-block
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Levage
- Poulies et courroies
- Manutention
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- palan électrique à chaîne
1, record 9, French, palan%20%C3%A9lectrique%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] palan [dans lequel] l'entraînement de la noix alvéolée se fait toujours en passant par un mécanisme de réduction à engrenages. Le moteur électrique [...] est parfois ventilé et toujours accompagné d'un frein souvent de type monodisque. Ce moteur peut être à une ou deux vitesses de levage [...] 1, record 9, French, - palan%20%C3%A9lectrique%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-08-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- moveable block 1, record 10, English, moveable%20block
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- running block 2, record 10, English, running%20block
- moving block 3, record 10, English, moving%20block
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a purchase or tackle, the block that moves when the rope is hauled on. 1, record 10, English, - moveable%20block
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A double whip is a tackle consisting of a fall secured at one end and rove through a single running block and a single standing block. 2, record 10, English, - moveable%20block
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
- Armement et gréement
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- poulie mobile
1, record 10, French, poulie%20mobile
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 DEF
Poulie qui peut être déplacée sur son axe. 2, record 10, French, - poulie%20mobile
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gain de puissance est proportionnel au nombre de brins du palan, c'est-à-dire, au nombre de réas de la poulie mobile, moins le frottement. 3, record 10, French, - poulie%20mobile
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poulie mobile : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 4, record 10, French, - poulie%20mobile
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-07-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Pulleys and Belts
- Jib-Type Hoisting Apparatus
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- reeve
1, record 11, English, reeve
correct, verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To pass(as the end of a rope) through a hole or opening in a block or similar device. 1, record 11, English, - reeve
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Poulies et courroies
- Appareils de levage à bras
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- moufler
1, record 11, French, moufler
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Moufler un câble. 1, record 11, French, - moufler
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-09-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Police
- Security
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- police cordon
1, record 12, English, police%20cordon
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a police cordon : first rope off the block, then zero in on the suspect with a house-to-house search. 2, record 12, English, - police%20cordon
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Police
- Sécurité
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- cordon de sécurité
1, record 12, French, cordon%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- cordon policier 1, record 12, French, cordon%20policier
correct, masculine noun
- cordon de police 2, record 12, French, cordon%20de%20police
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-04-21
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- transport frame 1, record 13, English, transport%20frame
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One bridge set comprises seven 4. 43-metre long bridge modules, a roller block, a swimmer, a stretcher adapter, an anchoring rope and a transport frame for long distance transportation. 1, record 13, English, - transport%20frame
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- cadre de transport
1, record 13, French, cadre%20de%20transport
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaque pont unitaire se compose de 7 modules de 4,43 m, d'un chevalet de roulement, d'un flotteur avec son ancre et son raidisseur, et d'un cadre monobloc de transport sur de longues distances. 1, record 13, French, - cadre%20de%20transport
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1995-04-21
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- stretcher adapter 1, record 14, English, stretcher%20adapter
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One bridge set comprises seven 4. 43-metre long bridge modules, a roller block, a swimmer, a stretcher adapter, an anchoring rope and a transport frame for long distance transportation. 1, record 14, English, - stretcher%20adapter
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- adaptateur de rallonge de tablier
1, record 14, French, adaptateur%20de%20rallonge%20de%20tablier
proposal, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1993-11-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding Yards and Docks
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- span lead block
1, record 15, English, span%20lead%20block
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Single-sheaved block leading the span rope to the topping winch or span winch via the triangular plate. 1, record 15, English, - span%20lead%20block
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Chantiers maritimes
- Parties des bateaux
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- poulie de retour d'apiquage
1, record 15, French, poulie%20de%20retour%20d%27apiquage
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poulie à simple réa, sur laquelle passe le martinet d'apiquage pour aller au treuil d'apiquage, à vide ou en charge, par l'intermédiaire du trèfle. 1, record 15, French, - poulie%20de%20retour%20d%27apiquage
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1993-11-16
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding Yards and Docks
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- tension in cargo runner
1, record 16, English, tension%20in%20cargo%20runner
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tension force in the cargo runner rope calculated considering the safe working load(SWL) and the hoisting tackle(block) composition. 1, record 16, English, - tension%20in%20cargo%20runner
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Chantiers maritimes
- Parties des bateaux
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- tension du câble de hissage
1, record 16, French, tension%20du%20c%C3%A2ble%20de%20hissage
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force de traction sur le câble de hissage, calculée en considérant la charge maximale d'utilisation (CMU) et la composition du palan de hissage. 1, record 16, French, - tension%20du%20c%C3%A2ble%20de%20hissage
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1993-07-06
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Jib-Type Hoisting Apparatus
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- outer strap 1, record 17, English, outer%20strap
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Figure-component parts of a rope block. 2, record 17, English, - outer%20strap
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de levage à bras
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- chape extérieure
1, record 17, French, chape%20ext%C3%A9rieure
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1993-06-04
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Jib-Type Hoisting Apparatus
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- inner strap 1, record 18, English, inner%20strap
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Figure-component parts of a rope block. 2, record 18, English, - inner%20strap
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de levage à bras
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- chape intérieure
1, record 18, French, chape%20int%C3%A9rieure
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1987-12-31
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
- Materials Handling
- Pulleys and Belts
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- block and tackle
1, record 19, English, block%20and%20tackle
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- block and fall 2, record 19, English, block%20and%20fall
correct
- block and falls 3, record 19, English, block%20and%20falls
correct
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a simple mechanical device widely used for lifting heavy weights. The typical block and tackle consists of two blocks in which pulleys are mounted, and a rope or chain(the tackle) strung through the pulleys. A small force applied to the tackle over a relatively long distance is used to lift a heavy weight a short distance. 1, record 19, English, - block%20and%20tackle
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Levage
- Manutention
- Poulies et courroies
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- palan à moufles
1, record 19, French, palan%20%C3%A0%20moufles
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- moufle palan 2, record 19, French, moufle%20palan
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Palan constitué par deux chapes à une ou plusieurs poulies sur lesquelles s'enroule une chaîne ou plus généralement un câble unique. 1, record 19, French, - palan%20%C3%A0%20moufles
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
palan: Appareil de levage utilisé pour déplacer verticalement une charge sur une course limitée. (...) Le palan permet, grâce à un système démultiplicateur, de soulever des charges avec un effort moteur relativement faible. 3, record 19, French, - palan%20%C3%A0%20moufles
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 DEF
«moufle palan» : Appareil de levage utilisant un câble ou une chaîne associé à deux poulies ou plus de façon à réduire l'effort au tambour du treuil de charge. 2, record 19, French, - palan%20%C3%A0%20moufles
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1982-02-11
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- lead caulking 1, record 20, English, lead%20caulking
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FIST 21-05-034. S’ écrit aussi lead calking(USSU 6-72, 80). A nonferrous product in block, notched bar, or fine lead strands of various diameters which are normally loosely twisted in rope or bulk form. It is designed to fill joints or seams on gas, water and sewer lines. 1, record 20, English, - lead%20caulking
Record 20, Key term(s)
- lead calking
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- plomb à calfater 1, record 20, French, plomb%20%C3%A0%20calfater
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
OTAN 71 2-935. Produit non ferreux se présentant sous forme de lingots, de barres à entailles, ou de torons de diamètres variés normalement entremêlés de façon lâche en cordon ou en vrac. Il est généralement utilisé pour des obturations et des opérations d'étanchéité. 1, record 20, French, - plomb%20%C3%A0%20calfater
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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