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ROPE LOG [2 records]

Record 1 2003-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Supports and Reinforcement (Construction)
  • Placement of Concrete
DEF

A log, beam, or concrete block buried in the earth and used to hold a guy rope firmly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étayage et consolidation (Construction)
  • Mise en place du béton
DEF

Bloc de bois, de béton ou de métal enfoui solidement dans le sol afin d'y ancrer fermement un étai.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Soportes y refuerzos (Construcción)
  • Aplicación del hormigón
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Record 2 1998-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forestry Operations
  • Transport of Wood
CONT

Snubbing. To check, generally by a cable or rope(the snub line) paid out from above, the speed of a log or load being skidded or hauled... down slopes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation forestière
  • Transport du bois
DEF

Câble utilisé pour freiner la course des grumes glissant ou étant traînées sur des pentes, des traîneaux, etc.

Spanish

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