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ANCHOR ROPE [29 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lead climbing
1, record 1, English, lead%20climbing
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lead 2, record 1, English, lead
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... lead climbing is a style of rock climbing where, instead of having their belay rope attached to an anchor at the top of the route, the climber takes the rope up with them as they climb, clipping it into pre-set anchors as they go. 3, record 1, English, - lead%20climbing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- escalade de difficulté
1, record 1, French, escalade%20de%20difficult%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- difficulté 1, record 1, French, difficult%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- escalade en premier de cordée 2, record 1, French, escalade%20en%20premier%20de%20cord%C3%A9e
feminine noun
- premier de cordée 3, record 1, French, premier%20de%20cord%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En escalade de difficulté, les compétiteurs commencent au pied d'une voie et doivent grimper le plus haut possible, idéalement jusqu'au sommet, dans un temps limité et en un seul essai. Tout au long de la voie, les grimpeurs mousquetonnent la corde dans des dégaines placées sur le mur à intervalle régulier. 4, record 1, French, - escalade%20de%20difficult%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
escalade de difficulté; difficulté : désignations publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 25 mai 2023. 5, record 1, French, - escalade%20de%20difficult%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- back-tie anchor
1, record 2, English, back%2Dtie%20anchor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- back-tie 2, record 2, English, back%2Dtie
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A back-tie anchor is used to focus a marginal anchor to a bombproof anchor. It is built with low-stretch rope and a system prusik. 3, record 2, English, - back%2Dtie%20anchor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Back-tie anchors. Many times a questionable anchor can be reinforced into what would be considered a bombproof anchor ... one way this can be done is through a back-tie. [It is] typically done by using a wrap 3 pull 2 technique on both the primary and secondary anchors and [by connecting] them by using a 3:1 MA [mechanical advantage] (non working and very inefficient MA using carabiners). 2, record 2, English, - back%2Dtie%20anchor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ancrage renforcé
1, record 2, French, ancrage%20renforc%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ancrage construit pour renforcer un ancrage existant mais de résistance limitée. 1, record 2, French, - ancrage%20renforc%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-04-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lowering device
1, record 3, English, lowering%20device
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
After the anchor is rigged, place the rope in the lowering device and attach the lowering device to the anchor strap with a carabiner... 2, record 3, English, - lowering%20device
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Levage
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'abaissement
1, record 3, French, dispositif%20d%27abaissement
correct, 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 2017-12-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mooring line
1, record 4, English, mooring%20line
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- anchor line 2, record 4, English, anchor%20line
correct
- anchoring line 3, record 4, English, anchoring%20line
- securing line 4, record 4, English, securing%20line
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cable connecting anchor with drill barge, float or other vessel, or drilling tower. 3, record 4, English, - mooring%20line
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mooring lines consisting of wire rope, chain, or a combination of the two have been successfully used in floating drilling. Recently, synthetic fiber rope has been considered for mooring lines in combination with chain at the anchor end... 1, record 4, English, - mooring%20line
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mooring line: terminology to be used by the Department of National Defence. 5, record 4, English, - mooring%20line
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
- Armement et gréement
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ligne d'amarre
1, record 4, French, ligne%20d%27amarre
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- ligne d'ancrage 1, record 4, French, ligne%20d%27ancrage
correct, feminine noun
- ligne d'ancre 1, record 4, French, ligne%20d%27ancre
correct, feminine noun
- amarre 2, record 4, French, amarre
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- câble d'ancrage 3, record 4, French, c%C3%A2ble%20d%27ancrage
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pentagone, comme tous les semi-submersibles jusqu'à présent, est maintenue en station par un encombrant système de lignes d'ancrage composé de câbles, de chaînes et d'ancres. 1, record 4, French, - ligne%20d%27amarre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amarre : terminologie d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale. 4, record 4, French, - ligne%20d%27amarre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo para extracción de petróleo y gas natural
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- amarra
1, record 4, Spanish, amarra
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- amarraje 2, record 4, Spanish, amarraje
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cuerda o cable con que se asegura una embarcación en el puerto o lugar donde se da fondo, ya sea con el ancla o sujetada a la tierra. 3, record 4, Spanish, - amarra
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-12-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- anchor rope
1, record 5, English, anchor%20rope
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- anchor warp 2, record 5, English, anchor%20warp
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The anchor warp is one of the key elements in your anchor system. It needs to be strong and stretchy without being over-sized and difficult to handle. Nylon is usually recomended for this application as it is stronger and stretchier than polyester. 2, record 5, English, - anchor%20rope
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- corde d'ancre
1, record 5, French, corde%20d%27ancre
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corde qui relie une ancre à son bateau. 2, record 5, French, - corde%20d%27ancre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-11-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Bowline on a Bight
1, record 6, English, Bowline%20on%20a%20Bight
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- bowline on a bight 2, record 6, English, bowline%20on%20a%20bight
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a bowline that can be tied in the middle of the rope or anywhere along the length of a rope. 1, record 6, English, - Bowline%20on%20a%20Bight
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bowline on a Bight... is handy for third parties on a single rope or for a big tie-in loop at multiple anchor belays. 1, record 6, English, - Bowline%20on%20a%20Bight
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- nœud de chaise double
1, record 6, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20chaise%20double
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- nœud de chaise double et son double 2, record 6, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20chaise%20double%20et%20son%20double
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nœud de chaise effectué avec un cordage double particulièrement utile pour hisser quelqu'un, car il ne risque ni de l'étouffer ni de glisser. 1, record 6, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20chaise%20double
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon deux alpinistes, le nœud de chaise double se fait dans le milieu de la corde ou tout au long de la corde. 2, record 6, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20chaise%20double
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-11-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- fisherman’s bend
1, record 7, English, fisherman%26rsquo%3Bs%20bend
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- anchor bend 2, record 7, English, anchor%20bend
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bend used for securing a rope to a busy or a hawser to a kedge anchor, also for bending halyards to yards on small sailing craft. 3, record 7, English, - fisherman%26rsquo%3Bs%20bend
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- nœud de grappin
1, record 7, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20grappin
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- nœud d'étalingure 2, record 7, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20d%27%C3%A9talingure
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] nœud destiné à relier l'anneau de l'ancre à la ligne de mouillage [et qui] a pour particularité d'empêcher le frottement contre le métal de l'anneau. 3, record 7, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20grappin
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2017-11-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tie-in knot
1, record 8, English, tie%2Din%20knot
correct, generic
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A tie-in knot that is quick and easy to tie, easy to adjust for length once it is tied, and unties easily is naturally a knot to be welcomed by climbers. Such a knot is the clove hitch. It is particularly useful in constructing multi-nut anchors. 2, record 8, English, - tie%2Din%20knot
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Be sure that the tie-in knot is located directly at the front of your waist. 3, record 8, English, - tie%2Din%20knot
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The knot in question must be a secure stationary knot. It can be applied at the points in the climbing rope where the rope is attached to another object such as the anchor or the climber, the climber's harness, swami, or rope used as a harness. The most frequently used knots for this purpose are the figure-eight knot and the bowline knot when attaching to a climber, or the clove hitch when attaching to an anchor. The tie-in knot should be reinforced with an additional securing knot for safety. 4, record 8, English, - tie%2Din%20knot
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- nœud d'encordement
1, record 8, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20d%27encordement
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le(s) nœud(s) d'encordement servent à se relier à la corde, aussi bien à ses extrémités qu'en son milieu. 2, record 8, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20d%27encordement
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les nœuds d'encordement : [...] queue de vache [...] queue de vache en huit [...] nœud de chaise. 3, record 8, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20d%27encordement
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'encordement nécessite un nœud fort et sûr pour l'accomplir. Les plus fréquents de ces nœuds sont le queue de vache, le queue de vache en huit et le nœud de chaise (nœud de bouline). Toutefois, un nœud d'arrêt est nécessaire pour assurer la sécurité. La notion «nœud d'encordement» est plus spécifique que la notion anglaise «tie-in knot» qui comprend aussi les nœuds d'autoassurage. 4, record 8, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20d%27encordement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2017-11-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- climbing knot
1, record 9, English, climbing%20knot
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- mountaineer’s knot 2, record 9, English, mountaineer%26rsquo%3Bs%20knot
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Knots that] let you tie into the rope, anchor yourself to the mountain, tie two ropes together for long rappels, use slings to climb the rope itself. 3, record 9, English, - climbing%20knot
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Knots that will least affect the fiber and yet lock without slipping and be easy to untie when wet and icy conditions are required. Such knots we call «climbing knots». 1, record 9, English, - climbing%20knot
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Knots connect climbers to the rope and the anchors ... we use knots as a general term referring to all knots, hitches and bends. 4, record 9, English, - climbing%20knot
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- nœud alpiniste
1, record 9, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20alpiniste
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- nœud de l'alpiniste 2, record 9, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20l%27alpiniste
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] les principaux nœuds indispensables à connaître et répondant à la majorité des situations en escalade et alpinisme. 3, record 9, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20alpiniste
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nœud alpiniste : terme proposé par la boutique La Cordée à Montréal. 1, record 9, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20alpiniste
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2017-10-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- tie-in
1, record 10, English, tie%2Din
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
You must secure your climbing rope to your harness (tie-in) in the strongest way possible. In the past climbers used the Bowline Knot ... for this connection, but the Figure-Eight knot is stronger and is now the most popular. 2, record 10, English, - tie%2Din
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The butterfly knot mentioned earlier, while ideal for a climber tying into the middle of a rope, is too cumbersome to tie and untie for use as a tie-in to the anchor. 3, record 10, English, - tie%2Din
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The tie-in is a system used in rock climbing to secure the rope to an object. It consists of climbing rope, a secure, strong knot, and an object with which to attach. The tie-in secures the climbing rope to either the climber, swami, harness, rope used as a harness, or to an anchor. 4, record 10, English, - tie%2Din
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- encordement
1, record 10, French, encordement
see observation, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'encordement se fait au moyen de divers nœuds dont les plus courants sont le nœud en huit et le nœud de bouline, ou nœud de chaise, le premier étant assez difficile à défaire en cas de choc. [...] Avec le baudrier, l'arrêt de la manœuvre est simple : après le dernier anneau de buste, on fait un nœud sur la corde que l'on passe dans un mousqueton fixé à l'encordement initial. 2, record 10, French, - encordement
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'encordement a pour but d'augmenter la sécurité de chacun des membres de la cordée. 3, record 10, French, - encordement
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'encordement est un système utilisé pour attacher la corde au grimpeur que ce soit directement sur lui ou directement sur le baudrier. Pourtant, en français, ce terme ne comprend pas l'idée d'attache à un point d'ancrage comme le fait l'anglais. 4, record 10, French, - encordement
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-03-10
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- standing stance
1, record 11, English, standing%20stance
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Standing stances : in the standing position there are only two points of contact with the rock. With one foot well forward, the average belayer can hold 200 pounds from below, but less than half as much with a pull to the side or with the feet together. Belaying a leader from a standing position... is extremely weak if the pull is forward. It should be done only with a short tight rope to the anchor, which will take most of the force, or when standing just below the first protection so that you can not be pulled over. 1, record 11, English, - standing%20stance
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- position d'assurage
1, record 11, French, position%20d%27assurage
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'assureur : sa position d'assurage doit être stable du type «position du boxeur». Sa place par rapport à la falaise et au grimpeur a) il doit parer avant le 1er ancrage, b) il doit se placer contre la paroi ainsi que la corde et en dehors du couloir de chute, évitant en cas de vol l'enfourchement de la corde par le 1er, c) ensuite se positionner dans l'axe de la voie pour surveiller. 1, record 11, French, - position%20d%27assurage
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2010-03-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- fixed rope
1, record 12, English, fixed%20rope
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- fixed cable 2, record 12, English, fixed%20cable
- fixed line 3, record 12, English, fixed%20line
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fixed ropes are of two kinds: (1) permanent ropes, chains or hawsers fixed to the populair routes of some Alpine peaks, and (2) ropes fixed by climbers during the course of an expedition lasting several weeks, enabling them to pass up and down the mountain quickly. 4, record 12, English, - fixed%20rope
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The [fixed] rope is attached by different kinds of anchor and remains in situ for the entire course of the climb. 5, record 12, English, - fixed%20rope
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 CONT
[A] fixed rope [is] a rope that is permanently attached to a sound anchor to provide, normally, a quick and relatively safe descent or ascent over a dangerous or difficult section of rock... The function is basically that of a safety line. 6, record 12, English, - fixed%20rope
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
From the documentation consulted, it is not clear whether the concept, in French, ’corde fixe’, can include or be something other than rope as in English. 7, record 12, English, - fixed%20rope
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- corde fixe
1, record 12, French, corde%20fixe
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corde attachée temporairement ou en permanence pour se tenir, s'aider dans des passages de haute montagne, ou dans l'escalade artificielle des grandes parois verticales. 1, record 12, French, - corde%20fixe
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2009-11-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- ice bollard
1, record 13, English, ice%20bollard
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mound of [ice] that serves as an anchor when rope or webbing is positioned around it. 2, record 13, English, - ice%20bollard
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A completed ice bollard is teardrop-shaped when viewed from above, and horn-shaped when viewed from the side. 3, record 13, English, - ice%20bollard
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ice Bollard. This works on exactly the same principle as a snow bollard, but ice, being a stronger substance, allows a smaller version - as little as a foot (30 cm) in diameter in solid ice. 2, record 13, English, - ice%20bollard
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- champignon de glace
1, record 13, French, champignon%20de%20glace
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] protubérance faite par les alpinistes avec leur piolet, dans [...] la glace, pour pouvoir y passer une corde de rappel. 2, record 13, French, - champignon%20de%20glace
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le champignon de glace. [...] La gorge épouse la forme d'une poire bien arrondie à son sommet et se rétrécissant à sa base. 3, record 13, French, - champignon%20de%20glace
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Neiges glacées et très dures. [...] Les champignons seront plus grands que ceux taillés dans la glace [...] 3, record 13, French, - champignon%20de%20glace
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de montaña
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- seta de hielo
1, record 13, Spanish, seta%20de%20hielo
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protuberancia de hielo en forma de seta, hecha con un piolet y utilizada como anclaje para colgar una cuerda. 2, record 13, Spanish, - seta%20de%20hielo
Record 14 - internal organization data 2009-11-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- snow bollard
1, record 14, English, snow%20bollard
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mound of snow that serves as an anchor when rope or webbing is positioned around it. 2, record 14, English, - snow%20bollard
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Snow bollards ... should end up as an oval-shaped island of snow. 2, record 14, English, - snow%20bollard
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Snow Bollard. ... The diameter of the bollard is governed by the hardness of the snow: it may need to be as much as 10 ft. (3 m) in soft snow. The channel along and around which the rope passes needs to be deep enough to avoid the risk of the rope riding up - and out. 3, record 14, English, - snow%20bollard
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- champignon de neige
1, record 14, French, champignon%20de%20neige
proposal, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On peut aussi tailler un champignon sur de la neige, mais cette opération est bien plus délicate, car le champignon devra être assez conséquent et profond pour pouvoir supporter la traction du rappel sans se laisser scier par la corde. 2, record 14, French, - champignon%20de%20neige
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Neiges glacées et très dures. [...] Les champignons seront plus grands que ceux taillés dans la glace. 3, record 14, French, - champignon%20de%20neige
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de montaña
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- seta de nieve
1, record 14, Spanish, seta%20de%20nieve
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protuberancia de nieve en forma de seta, hecha con un piolet y utilizado como anclaje para colgar una cuerda. 2, record 14, Spanish, - seta%20de%20nieve
Record 15 - internal organization data 2007-03-10
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Swimming
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- lane rope
1, record 15, English, lane%20rope
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- racing lane 2, record 15, English, racing%20lane
correct
- lane line 3, record 15, English, lane%20line
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A continuous floating marker attached to a line stretched from the lanes running from the starting end to the turning end. 4, record 15, English, - lane%20rope
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lane ropes shall extend the full length of the course, secured at each end wall to anchor brackets recessed into the end walls. The anchor shall be positioned so that the floats at each end wall of the pool shall be on the surface of the water. Each lane rope will consist of floats placed end-to-end having a minimum diameter of 0, 05 metre to a maximum of 0, 15 metre. 5, record 15, English, - lane%20rope
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used to stop wave turbulence and separate swimming lanes. 6, record 15, English, - lane%20rope
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Natation
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- corde de couloir
1, record 15, French, corde%20de%20couloir
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- ligne d'eau 2, record 15, French, ligne%20d%27eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les lignes d'eau doivent s'étendre sur toute la longueur de la piscine, et être attachées à chaque extrémité à des crochets encastrés dans les murs des extrémités. Le crochet doit être placé de telle façon que les flotteurs, à chaque extrémité du bassin, se trouvent à la surface de l'eau. 3, record 15, French, - corde%20de%20couloir
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il est interdit [...] d'avancer en se tirant à l'aide des cordes de couloir [...] 4, record 15, French, - corde%20de%20couloir
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les nageurs malvoyants de classification S11 et S12 peuvent avoir de la difficulté à effectuer un toucher simultané lors des virages ainsi qu'à l'arrivée s'ils nagent à proximité de la corde de couloir. Dans le cas d'un contact avec la corde de couloir, le nageur ne sera pas disqualifié, en autant qu'aucun avantage n'en aura été tiré. 5, record 15, French, - corde%20de%20couloir
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Natación
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- cordera
1, record 15, Spanish, cordera
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
- corchera 1, record 15, Spanish, corchera
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Corchera se encuentra también en plural. 2, record 15, Spanish, - cordera
Record 16 - internal organization data 2002-05-17
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- rescue technique
1, record 16, English, rescue%20technique
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Before venturing into the high alpine environment, students undertake snow and ice familiarization training, normally on the Columbia Ice Field in Alberta. This phase of training includes walking and climbing techniques, using anchor systems, placing pros, tying in of rope teams, and practising crevasse rescue techniques. 1, record 16, English, - rescue%20technique
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- technique de sauvetage
1, record 16, French, technique%20de%20sauvetage
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avant de s'aventurer en haute montagne, les stagiaires suivent un cours de familiarisation sur la neige et la glace, habituellement sur le champ de glace Columbia en Alberta. Cette phase de l'entraînement porte sur les techniques de marche et d'escalade, sur l'emploi d'ancrages, sur la mise en place de pros, sur les cordées et sur les techniques de sauvetage en crevasse. 1, record 16, French, - technique%20de%20sauvetage
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2000-06-27
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Winches
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Forestry Operations
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- ferrule/pocket 1, record 17, English, ferrule%2Fpocket
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rope anchor. 1, record 17, English, - ferrule%2Fpocket
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Classification and nomenclature of logging winches. 2, record 17, English, - ferrule%2Fpocket
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Treuils
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Exploitation forestière
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- virole/poche
1, record 17, French, virole%2Fpoche
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ancrage du câble. 1, record 17, French, - virole%2Fpoche
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Classification et nomenclature des treuils forestiers. 2, record 17, French, - virole%2Fpoche
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2000-06-27
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Winches
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Forestry Operations
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- clamp/pocket 1, record 18, English, clamp%2Fpocket
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rope anchor. 1, record 18, English, - clamp%2Fpocket
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Classification and nomenclature of logging winches. 2, record 18, English, - clamp%2Fpocket
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Treuils
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Exploitation forestière
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- collier/poche
1, record 18, French, collier%2Fpoche
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ancrage du câble. 1, record 18, French, - collier%2Fpoche
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Classification et nomenclature des treuils forestiers. 2, record 18, French, - collier%2Fpoche
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2000-06-27
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Winches
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Forestry Operations
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- wedge/pocket 1, record 19, English, wedge%2Fpocket
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rope anchor. 1, record 19, English, - wedge%2Fpocket
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Classification and nomenclature of logging winches. 2, record 19, English, - wedge%2Fpocket
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Treuils
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Exploitation forestière
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- clavette/poche
1, record 19, French, clavette%2Fpoche
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ancrage du câble. 1, record 19, French, - clavette%2Fpoche
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Classification et nomenclature des treuils forestiers. 2, record 19, French, - clavette%2Fpoche
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2000-06-27
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Winches
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Forestry Operations
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- rope anchor 1, record 20, English, rope%20anchor
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Classification and nomenclature of logging winches. 2, record 20, English, - rope%20anchor
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Treuils
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Exploitation forestière
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- ancrage du câble
1, record 20, French, ancrage%20du%20c%C3%A2ble
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Classification et nomenclature des treuils forestiers. 2, record 20, French, - ancrage%20du%20c%C3%A2ble
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2000-05-10
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Oil Drilling
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- pendant line
1, record 21, English, pendant%20line
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- pendant 2, record 21, English, pendant
correct, noun
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wire rope attached to an anchor and sometimes to the anchor chain that is used to pull and lower the anchor. The ends of the pendant not on the anchor are attached to buoys on the surface of the water... 1, record 21, English, - pendant%20line
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- ligne d'ancre
1, record 21, French, ligne%20d%27ancre
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1999-02-15
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Safety (Water Transport)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- boat safety equipment 1, record 22, English, boat%20safety%20equipment
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Includes a manual propelling device, anchor, bailer, water pump, fire extinguisher, line, cable, rope, chain, bilge-pumping arrangement, axe, bucket and fire pump. 1, record 22, English, - boat%20safety%20equipment
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- équipement de sécurité de bateau
1, record 22, French, %C3%A9quipement%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20de%20bateau
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vise notamment le dispositif à propulsion manuelle, l'ancre, l'écope, la pompe à eau, l'extincteur d'incendie, la ligne, le câble, le cordage, la chaîne, l'installation d'épuisement de cale, la hache, le seau et la pompe à incendie. 1, record 22, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20de%20bateau
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Règlement modifiant le Règlement sur les petits bâtiments, DORS/99-54 [Décrets, ordonnances et règlements statutaires]. 1, record 22, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20de%20bateau
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1997-10-23
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Mining Operations
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- rope anchor car 1, record 23, English, rope%20anchor%20car
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- haulage rope anchor car 1, record 23, English, haulage%20rope%20anchor%20car
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- wagon d'ancrage de câbles d'extraction
1, record 23, French, wagon%20d%27ancrage%20de%20c%C3%A2bles%20d%27extraction
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1995-06-01
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Ropemaking
- Deck Department (Naval Forces)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- round turn knot 1, record 24, English, round%20turn%20knot
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- round turn 2, record 24, English, round%20turn
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
round turn : Passing a line completely around a spar, bitt or anchor rope. 2, record 24, English, - round%20turn%20knot
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Corderie
- Service du pont (Forces navales)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- tour mort
1, record 24, French, tour%20mort
masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tour simple fait avec un cordage sur une pièce de bois quelconque. 2, record 24, French, - tour%20mort
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1994-04-11
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- pinch point 1, record 25, English, pinch%20point
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM THE PINCH POINT(where the rope touches the anchor) OF THE LINE. 1, record 25, English, - pinch%20point
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- point de traction
1, record 25, French, point%20de%20traction
masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
TENIR LES MAINS À BONNE DISTANCE DES POINTS DE TRACTION (du point de contact entre le cordage et le poteau). 1, record 25, French, - point%20de%20traction
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1994-04-01
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- natural anchor
1, record 26, English, natural%20anchor
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tree, boulder, or other natural feature that is strong enough to make a good anchor. 2, record 26, English, - natural%20anchor
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The best natural anchor is a living good-sized, well-rooted tree. The rappel rope usually goes through a runner that is attached to the anchor.... Rock features-horns, columns, chockstones, large boulders-are commonly used as anchors. 3, record 26, English, - natural%20anchor
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- ancrage naturel
1, record 26, French, ancrage%20naturel
correct, masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les sangles classiques pratiques en terrains d'aventure pour les ancrages naturels (lunules, souches, blocs [...]) disparaissent peu à peu de la panoplie du falaisiste sportif, pour des raisons de solidité, d'encombrement et d'ancrages normalisés [...] 2, record 26, French, - ancrage%20naturel
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il n'y a pas de pointes d'ancrage naturels solides. 3, record 26, French, - ancrage%20naturel
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1993-12-29
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- belay rope 1, record 27, English, belay%20rope
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rope that is anchored to protect the climber from falling. 2, record 27, English, - belay%20rope
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The placement of the belay rope is always in the direction of a possible fall of the belayed climber. If the pull is downward, the belay rope is placed above the anchor rope. 3, record 27, English, - belay%20rope
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- corde d'assurance
1, record 27, French, corde%20d%27assurance
feminine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
- corde d'assurage 2, record 27, French, corde%20d%27assurage
feminine noun
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
corde de 25 à 30 m de longueur de 12 mm environ de diamètre, ayant une résistance de 1000 à 2000 kg. 1, record 27, French, - corde%20d%27assurance
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toujours présente en S.A.E., la corde d'assurage doit faire l'objet d'une attention particulière : [...] La corde d'assurage doit être vérifiée fréquemment, surtout si elle est beaucoup sollicitée pour un travail "en tête". 2, record 27, French, - corde%20d%27assurance
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1991-12-17
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- dynamic belay
1, record 28, English, dynamic%20belay
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A belay] to prevent rope breakage and excessive impact ... in which the belayer allows some of the rope to slide through his hands, braking the speed of the fall [of a climber] more gradually. 1, record 28, English, - dynamic%20belay
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dynamic belays, to be given properly, must be carefully practiced in advance, because the braking hand must use varying pressure depending on the friction that has already built up as the rope passes through a series of carabineers. 1, record 28, English, - dynamic%20belay
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
All the belays commonly used in North American climbing are dynamic, because of the energy-absorbing properties of the rope, because of the give in the belayer's body and the anchor, and because some rope will slide through the hands even when the rope is held tight. 2, record 28, English, - dynamic%20belay
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- assurage dynamique
1, record 28, French, assurage%20dynamique
correct, masculine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
- assurance dynamique 1, record 28, French, assurance%20dynamique
feminine noun
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Assurage où l'assureur effectue un freinage contrôlé et progressif de la corde. 1, record 28, French, - assurage%20dynamique
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'assurance dynamique consiste, lors d'une chute, à laisser filer une certaine longueur de corde tout en contrôlant l'effet de traction. 1, record 28, French, - assurage%20dynamique
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En général, «assurage» désigne la technique de l'assurance, et «assurance» désigne l'ensemble des procédés techniques visant à prévenir ou enrayer le dévissage d'un grimpeur. Mais plusieurs ouvrages utilisent les deux comme synonymes. 1, record 28, French, - assurage%20dynamique
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 1989-01-24
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- self-equalizing anchor
1, record 29, English, self%2Dequalizing%20anchor
correct
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
- self-equalizing anchor system 2, record 29, English, self%2Dequalizing%20anchor%20system
correct
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a self-equalizing anchor... is rigged on two tubular ice screws. Bowline on bight is tied into climbing rope close to belayer, and one of the two loops is enlarged by reducing the other. Small loop is clipped to big one between anchors. This is best way to tie two or more anchors together, as it distributes the load equally between them, regardless of direction of final pull. 1, record 29, English, - self%2Dequalizing%20anchor
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- fixation à coulisse
1, record 29, French, fixation%20%C3%A0%20coulisse
feminine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
- système d'ancrage équilibré 2, record 29, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27ancrage%20%C3%A9quilibr%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
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