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WRAP AROUND TYPE [5 records]

Record 1 2020-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ropemaking
  • Mountain Sports
  • Speleology
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.

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Corderie
  • Sports de montagne
  • Spéléologie
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.

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.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire Prevention
DEF

A type of fire blanket in which asbestos is the main fire-retardant product and which may be used to wrap around clothing-fire victims to smother the flames.

CONT

Ignition sources. Cutting and welding operations should be by permit only and rigidly supervised by fire guards equipped with extinguishers and asbestos blankets.

OBS

Term officialized by Canadian Pacific Ltd.

Key term(s)
  • smothering blanket

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prévention des incendies
OBS

fire blanket : couverture anti-feu; couverture ignifuge.

OBS

Terme uniformisé par Canadien Pacifique Limitée.

Key term(s)
  • couverture anti-feu
  • couverture antifeu

Spanish

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Record 3 2009-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Percussion Instruments
CONT

Timpani are typically struck with a special type of drumstick fittingly called a timpani stick or timpani mallet. Timpani sticks are used in pairs. They have two components : a shaft and a head. The shaft is typically made from wood-usually hickory, cherry, birch, persimmon, or maple-or bamboo, but may also be made from aluminum or graphite. The head of the stick can be constructed from a number of different materials, though felt wrapped around a wood core is the most common. Other core materials include felt and cork, and other wrap materials include leather. Sticks can also have exposed wood heads. These are used as a special effect and in authentic performances of Baroque music.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à percussion
OBS

La plupart des baguettes sont en bois tandis que leur extrémité est recouverte de feutre, de flanelle, de bois, de liège, d'éponge, ou d'autres matériaux. La tête des baguettes peut également être de différentes tailles.

Spanish

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Record 4 1994-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gas Welding
OBS

There is a multiflame tip which is a wrap around type for heating large pipes up to two inches in diameter.

Key term(s)
  • wraparound flame
  • wrap-around flame

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soudage au gaz
CONT

Il existe également une buse à flamme complexe qui produit une flamme enveloppante pour le chauffage des tuyaux pouvant atteindre deux pouces de diamètre.

Spanish

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Record 5 1993-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plumbing Tools and Equipment
  • Facilities and Equipment (Metal Joining)
CONT

There is a multiflame tip which is a wrap around type for heating large pipes up to two inches in diameter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareillage et outils de plomberie
  • Équipement pour l'assemblage des métaux
CONT

Il existe également une buse à flamme complexe qui produit une flamme enveloppante pour le chauffage des tuyaux pouvant atteindre deux pouces de diamètre.

Spanish

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