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WEIGHT CORD [6 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
- Klemheist knot
1, record 1, English, Klemheist%20knot
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Klemheist 2, record 1, English, Klemheist
correct
- Kleimheist 3, record 1, English, Kleimheist
correct
- Machard knot 4, record 1, English, Machard%20knot
correct
- Machard 5, record 1, English, Machard
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Klemheist knot (or Machard knot) is a type of friction hitch used as a part of a system to ascend or descend a climbing rope. ... A Prusik loop is wrapped round the climbing rope two or three times. The loop is then threaded through itself and carefully tightened to wrap the climbing rope neatly. In use, strain must only be taken on the hanging loop. Never grip and pull on the knot itself-a rapid descent can occur! If the knot slips when load is placed on the hanging loop, wrap the loop around the climbing rope another time or two as necessary until there is no slippage. 6, record 1, English, - Klemheist%20knot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The knot is tied with a thin cord, usually 5 mm or 6 mm in diameter, onto the rope. The climber then attaches himself to the knot by clipping the cord onto his harness. Progress up a fixed rope is made by sliding the knot up the rope and then weighting or loading it with the climber's weight. When loaded, the Klemheist knot cinches onto the climbing rope, allowing the climber to progress upward. When the knot is unloaded, it loosens, allowing the climber to slide it up the rope. 7, record 1, English, - Klemheist%20knot
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Corderie
- Sports de montagne
- Spéléologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nœud français
1, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20fran%C3%A7ais
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- nœud autobloquant français 2, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20autobloquant%20fran%C3%A7ais
correct, masculine noun
- nœud autobloquant français unidirectionnel 3, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20autobloquant%20fran%C3%A7ais%20unidirectionnel
correct, masculine noun
- nœud de Machard 4, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20Machard
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- nœud Machard 5, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20Machard
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- Machard 6, record 1, French, Machard
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nœud Machard, Machard. On enroule un anneau de cordelette quatre ou six fois autour d'une corde, et on passe l'extrémité inférieure de la cordelette dans sa boucle supérieure. Nœud autobloquant vers le bas; coulisse mieux qu'un Prusik sur une corde sèche, mais moins bien qu'un Prusik sur une corde mouillée ou gelée; peut servir d'auto-assurage dans une descente en rappel, être employé comme nœud de Prusik pour monter à la corde, et servir d'assurance sur piton. 7, record 1, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20fran%C3%A7ais
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nœud de Machard; nœud Machard; Machard : ne pas confondre avec le terme «nœud autobloquant Machard». Ces deux nœuds se ressemblent mais les boucles ne sont pas nouées de la même manière. 8, record 1, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20fran%C3%A7ais
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-03-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dip pickup
1, record 2, English, dip%20pickup
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The amount of adhesive applied to a tire cord by dipping, expressed as a percentage of the weight of the cord before dipping. 1, record 2, English, - dip%20pickup
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rétention d'adhésif
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9tention%20d%27adh%C3%A9sif
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-10-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- idiopathic flatfoot
1, record 3, English, idiopathic%20flatfoot
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Idiopathic flatfoot. There is no deformity in the non-weight-bearing state. On weight bearing, the foot is flat but the heel remains on the ground. The foot is flexible, and the deformity can be passively reduced in infancy and childhood, becoming rigid in later years.... In the standing position, the talus displaces toward the sole but never becomes perpendicular, and the talonavicular displacement is never complete.... When the heel cord is tight, the calcaneus may be horizontal but is never in equinus. 2, record 3, English, - idiopathic%20flatfoot
Record 3, Key term(s)
- idiopathic flat foot
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pied plat valgus dit idiopathique
1, record 3, French, pied%20plat%20valgus%20dit%20idiopathique
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-08-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- warp piqué
1, record 4, English, warp%20piqu%C3%A9
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Warp piqué is a lighter weight Bedford cord fabric, used for dress goods. 1, record 4, English, - warp%20piqu%C3%A9
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- piqué de chaîne
1, record 4, French, piqu%C3%A9%20de%20cha%C3%AEne
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le piqué de chaîne est une forme plus légère du tissu côte cheval et est utilisée pour habits de gala. 1, record 4, French, - piqu%C3%A9%20de%20cha%C3%AEne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-05-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hairline seam
1, record 5, English, hairline%20seam
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hairline seam can be used for collars, cuffs, and facings in sheer fabrics. This seam is stitched with a narrow zigzag, then trimmed close to the stitching so that no seam allowances show through. To give it more weight, filler cord may be added during the stitching. 1, record 5, English, - hairline%20seam
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fini filiforme
1, record 5, French, fini%20filiforme
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fini filiforme : Il est parfait pour les cols, poignets et parementures. La couture au point de zigzag est rasée à proximité de la piqûre afin qu'on n'aperçoive pas celle-ci par transparence. Placez la ligne de piqûre près du bord de la ressource ou sur le bord vif du tissu. Rembourrez-la avec un fil de passe pendant le piquage. 1, record 5, French, - fini%20filiforme
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Machinery
- Gravity (Physics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- conical pendulum 1, record 6, English, conical%20pendulum
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[In] a conical pendulum... the weight suspended by the cord moves at a uniform speed around the circumference of a circle in a horizontal plane instead of oscillating back and forth in a vertical plane. 1, record 6, English, - conical%20pendulum
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Machines
- Pesanteur (Physique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pendule conique
1, record 6, French, pendule%20conique
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fil auquel est suspendu la masse décrit la surface d'un cône, le système est quelquefois appelé pendule conique. 1, record 6, French, - pendule%20conique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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