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WIRE RUNNING [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-09-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- forestay
1, record 1, English, forestay
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fore stay 2, record 1, English, fore%20stay
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A support wire running from the upper part of the mast to the bow of the boat designed to pull the mast forward. 3, record 1, English, - forestay
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A forestay that attaches slightly below the top of the mast can be used to help control the bend of the mast. The most forward stay on the boat is also called the headstay. 3, record 1, English, - forestay
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
forestay: sailing term. 4, record 1, English, - forestay
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- étai
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9tai
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- étai avant 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9tai%20avant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Câble soutenant le mât du côté avant. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tai
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
étai avant : terme de voile. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tai
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- estay de proa
1, record 1, Spanish, estay%20de%20proa
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recomienda la forma "estay" (plural "estáis" o "estayes"), mejor que la inglesa "stay". 2, record 1, Spanish, - estay%20de%20proa
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-02-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- snow plow train
1, record 2, English, snow%20plow%20train
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When a snow plow train is delivered a clearing bearing [the] notation "wire failure"... it may follow after twenty minutes, running at restricted speed... 1, record 2, English, - snow%20plow%20train
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
snow plow: Any plowlike device or machine used to clear snow off a road, railroad, etc. 2, record 2, English, - snow%20plow%20train
Record 2, Key term(s)
- snowplow train
- snow plough train
- snowplough train
- snow-plough train
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- train chasse-neige
1, record 2, French, train%20chasse%2Dneige
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- train déneigeur 2, record 2, French, train%20d%C3%A9neigeur
masculine noun
- train de déneigement 2, record 2, French, train%20de%20d%C3%A9neigement
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quand un train chasse-neige reçoit une feuille de libération portant l'inscription «rupture de fils» [...], il peut poursuivre sa route après vingt minutes, mais il doit circuler à vitesse de marche à vue [...] 1, record 2, French, - train%20chasse%2Dneige
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des chasse-neige ou des chasse-neiges. 3, record 2, French, - train%20chasse%2Dneige
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chasse-neiges (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 2, French, - train%20chasse%2Dneige
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-06-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- backstay
1, record 3, English, backstay
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- capshroud 2, record 3, English, capshroud
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Standing or running(adjustable) wire rigging that supports the mast from the stern; a wire mast support leading aft to the deck or another mast. 3, record 3, English, - backstay
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One significant structural problem that the boat has already weathered is that one of the cap-shrouds came loose. These are ½ inch steel cables that run from the sides of the boat almost all of the way to the masthead. These lines serve to keep the mast upright ... 4, record 3, English, - backstay
Record 3, Key term(s)
- cap-shroud
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- galhauban
1, record 3, French, galhauban
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur les voiliers, câbles qui part de la partie supérieure du mât et se termine sur le travers du navire, en arrière des haubans. 2, record 3, French, - galhauban
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- brandal
1, record 3, Spanish, brandal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- burda 2, record 3, Spanish, burda
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cabo grueso, firme o volante, que se da en ayuda de los obenques de juanete. 3, record 3, Spanish, - brandal
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-06-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- headstay
1, record 4, English, headstay
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wire running from the top of the mast to the boat and to which the jib is attached. 1, record 4, English, - headstay
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The headstay supports the mast and prevents it from falling backwards. 1, record 4, English, - headstay
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
- Armement et gréement
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- étai de tête de mât
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9tai%20de%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20m%C3%A2t
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- grand étai 2, record 4, French, grand%20%C3%A9tai
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] pour maintenir la tête du mât, la plupart des sloops ont soit un étai de tête de mât partant du sommet du mât (appelé aussi grand étai), soit un guignol. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9tai%20de%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20m%C3%A2t
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'étai de tête de mât est encore parfois remplacé par une martingale. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9tai%20de%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20m%C3%A2t
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-07-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- magnetic pulley
1, record 5, English, magnetic%20pulley
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Magnetic pulley. During the running conveyer belt, strong magnetic force will continuously separate and retrieve automatically the magnetic objects such as wire, iron plate and particle moving with conveyer belt and tools inadvertently mixed and machinery part mixed by loosening due to vibration. 1, record 5, English, - magnetic%20pulley
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Field of use. Cement, waste treatment center, iron industry, mineral glass, fertilizer, nonferrous metal, molding industry, food, chemical, pulp, stone industry and framework etc. 1, record 5, English, - magnetic%20pulley
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- poulie magnétique
1, record 5, French, poulie%20magn%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les poulies magnétiques sont des appareils qui ont la place et la fonction d'une poulie de tête d'un convoyeur à bande, mais renfermant un dispositif magnétique afin de retenir et d'évacuer les produits magnétiques. Celles-ci existent en une grande variété de puissances et de dimensions pour faire face à tous les besoins spécifiques) produits magnétiques de quelques grammes à 10 kg environ). 1, record 5, French, - poulie%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-06-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- solid wireline
1, record 6, English, solid%20wireline
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- solid wire line 2, record 6, English, solid%20wire%20line
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A special wireline made of brittle but very strong steel, usually 0.066 to 0.092 in. in diameter (as opposed to stranded wirelines, which may be 3/16 in. or larger). 1, record 6, English, - solid%20wireline
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Solid, or slick, wire lines are used for depth measurements and for running special devices into a well under pressure. 2, record 6, English, - solid%20wireline
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fil d'acier
1, record 6, French, fil%20d%27acier
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1989-08-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Pulp and Paper
- Papermaking Machines
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- deckle frame
1, record 7, English, deckle%20frame
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A removable rectangular frame which fits on the wire mould used in handmade paper manufacture to prevent the stock running off the mould. 1, record 7, English, - deckle%20frame
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This term has been standardized by ISO. 2, record 7, English, - deckle%20frame
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pâtes et papier
- Machines à papier
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- couverte
1, record 7, French, couverte
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cadre rectangulaire amovible s'adaptant sur la forme utilisée dans la fabrication manuelle du papier pour empêcher la pâte de déborder de la forme. 2, record 7, French, - couverte
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce terme a été normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 3, record 7, French, - couverte
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1989-08-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Papermaking Machines
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- grooved table roll
1, record 8, English, grooved%20table%20roll
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rolls located immediately after the breast roll or the forming board on the wet end of a paper machine. Such a roll consists of a steel tube covered by a thick rubber sleeve in which grooves have been cut to provide gentle drainage while a paper web is being formed on the wire running over it. 2, record 8, English, - grooved%20table%20roll
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Machines à papier
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pontuseau rainuré
1, record 8, French, pontuseau%20rainur%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de pontuseau dont la surface est rainurée pour retarder l'égouttage. 1, record 8, French, - pontuseau%20rainur%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-05-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Papermaking Machines
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- secondary headbox
1, record 9, English, secondary%20headbox
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of headbox designed to sit across the wet end wire of a fourdrinier-type of paper machine, downstream from the normal primary headbox, for the purpose of applying and spreading a top layer of stock when running certain grades of paperboard. 2, record 9, English, - secondary%20headbox
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Machines à papier
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- caisse d'arrivée secondaire
1, record 9, French, caisse%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e%20secondaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caisse d'arrivée utilisée pour déposer une seconde couche de pâte sur la toile. 1, record 9, French, - caisse%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e%20secondaire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-04-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
- Air Pollution
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- wire-in-tube precipitator
1, record 10, English, wire%2Din%2Dtube%20precipitator
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- wire and pipe precipitator 1, record 10, English, wire%20and%20pipe%20precipitator
correct
- wire and cylinder precipitator 2, record 10, English, wire%20and%20cylinder%20precipitator
correct
- tube type precipitator 2, record 10, English, tube%20type%20precipitator
correct
- tube precipitator 3, record 10, English, tube%20precipitator
correct, proposal
- pipe precipitator 2, record 10, English, pipe%20precipitator
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of electrostatic precipitator comprising tube-like collecting electrodes with a discharge electrode wire running down the center line of each tube. 2, record 10, English, - wire%2Din%2Dtube%20precipitator
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
- Pollution de l'air
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- électrofiltre à tubes
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9lectrofiltre%20%C3%A0%20tubes
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Électrofiltre dont les plaques collectrices sont en forme de tubes. 2, record 10, French, - %C3%A9lectrofiltre%20%C3%A0%20tubes
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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