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HEAD ROPE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- head line
1, record 1, English, head%20line
correct, noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bow line 1, record 1, English, bow%20line
correct, noun
- head rope 1, record 1, English, head%20rope
correct, noun
- bow rope 1, record 1, English, bow%20rope
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mooring line that is attached to the front end of a vessel and oriented forward. 1, record 1, English, - head%20line
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
head line: designation and definition standardized by the Marine Terminology Standardization Committee (MTSC). 2, record 1, English, - head%20line
Record 1, Key term(s)
- headline
- bowline
- headrope
- bowrope
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pointe avant
1, record 1, French, pointe%20avant
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- amarre de bout avant 1, record 1, French, amarre%20de%20bout%20avant
correct, feminine noun
- amarre longue avant 1, record 1, French, amarre%20longue%20avant
correct, feminine noun
- amarre de proue 1, record 1, French, amarre%20de%20proue
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amarre qui est attachée à l'extrémité avant d'un bâtiment et qui est orientée vers l'avant. 1, record 1, French, - pointe%20avant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointe avant : désignation et définition normalisées par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie maritime (CNTM). 2, record 1, French, - pointe%20avant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-09-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Husbandry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- casting method
1, record 2, English, casting%20method
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- method of casting 2, record 2, English, method%20of%20casting
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The size and vigor of the animals determined the casting method. Small and weak animals were cast on concrete floors by lifting a foreleg followed by pushing, or simply by twisting the head of the animal and then binding the legs with rope. Vigorous animals such as buffalo were cast using ropes and human force. 1, record 2, English, - casting%20method
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des animaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- méthode de couchage
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20couchage
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de ganado
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- método de derribo
1, record 2, Spanish, m%C3%A9todo%20de%20derribo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-01-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Animal Husbandry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rope casting method
1, record 3, English, rope%20casting%20method
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Knowing how to fashion your own head restraint allows you to tailor the length of lead you may need in the field or incorporate the lead in various rope casting methods. 1, record 3, English, - rope%20casting%20method
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des animaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- méthode de couchage par enlacement
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20couchage%20par%20enlacement
correct, feminine 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 2019-02-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- trawl ball
1, record 4, English, trawl%20ball
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ball 2, record 4, English, ball
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In bag nets or trawls, the upper edge of the mouth or opening to the bag is supported by a head rope, usually... floated by corks or balls of glass or metal. 3, record 4, English, - trawl%20ball
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- boule de chalut
1, record 4, French, boule%20de%20chalut
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- boule 2, record 4, French, boule
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] l'ouverture verticale du chalut et particulièrement la forme en arc de cercle de la corde de dos est assurée par […] l'apposition d'une série de […] boules […]. La flottabilité […] dépend de la densité du matériau (verre, plastique ou aluminium), du volume et de la conception du flotteur qui peut comporter un trou central ou des oreilles pour le fixer à la ralingue. 3, record 4, French, - boule%20de%20chalut
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- bolo flotador
1, record 4, Spanish, bolo%20flotador
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-01-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- headrope
1, record 5, English, headrope
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- head rope 2, record 5, English, head%20rope
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The rope to which the head of a quadrilateral sail is sewed. The boltrope at the head of a sail. 1, record 5, English, - headrope
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ralingue d'envergure
1, record 5, French, ralingue%20d%27envergure
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2018-03-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- halter
1, record 6, English, halter
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- head halter 2, record 6, English, head%20halter
correct
- head stall 3, record 6, English, head%20stall
correct
- head collar 3, record 6, English, head%20collar
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A harness of leather or rope that fits over a horse's head. 4, record 6, English, - halter
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is much like a bridle without the bit or reins. It is used for leading a horse. 4, record 6, English, - halter
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
There are two kinds of halters: the stable halter and the show halter. 5, record 6, English, - halter
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- licou
1, record 6, French, licou
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- licol 2, record 6, French, licol
correct, masculine noun
- têtière 3, record 6, French, t%C3%AAti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
- chevêtre 3, record 6, French, chev%C3%AAtre
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Harnais d'attache garnissant la tête du cheval. 3, record 6, French, - licou
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Licol : autre nom du licou et devenu plus usuel. On le désignait aussi, jadis, «têtière» ou «chevêtre». 3, record 6, French, - licou
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le licou est utilisé pour manœuvrer un cheval au sol. Il existe deux genres de licou : le licou d'écurie et le licou de présentation. «Têtière» a adopté d'autres sens mais pas «chevêtre». 4, record 6, French, - licou
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Cría de ganado caballar
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- ronzal
1, record 6, Spanish, ronzal
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- cabestro 1, record 6, Spanish, cabestro
correct, masculine noun
- almartigón 1, record 6, Spanish, almartig%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-08-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Oil Drilling
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- snubbing
1, record 7, English, snubbing
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- pressure control 2, record 7, English, pressure%20control
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Condition for working coiled tubing through a pressurized stripper, where wellbore pressure applied against the cross-sectional area of the tube creates an upward acting force greater than the weight of the tubing in the wellbore. 3, record 7, English, - snubbing
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Snubbing usually requires an array of wireline blocks and wire rope that forces the pipe or tools into the well through a stripper head or blowout preventer until the weight of the string is sufficient to overcome the lifting effect of the well pressure on the pipe in the stripper. 4, record 7, English, - snubbing
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
snubbing: A term used to describe the process of removing or installing pipe into a pressurized well bore, using specialized equipment including blowout preventers in a special arrangement. 5, record 7, English, - snubbing
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In this condition, mechanical assistance is required to apply thrust to the tubing while injecting or to maintain control of the tubing when extracting. This condition is commonly called "light pipe operations." 3, record 7, English, - snubbing
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
pressure control: commonly referred to as snubbing; running of tool and/or pulling of tubing under well pressure. 2, record 7, English, - snubbing
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- curage sous pression
1, record 7, French, curage%20sous%20pression
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- reconditionnement sous pression 2, record 7, French, reconditionnement%20sous%20pression
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique d'intervention sur un puits non neutralisé par introduction d'éléments tubulaires sous pression. 1, record 7, French, - curage%20sous%20pression
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-12-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- head-rope
1, record 8, English, head%2Drope
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- head rope 2, record 8, English, head%20rope
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The head rope should be fitted by passing the end through the bottom ring of the jowl piece from the off side, then through the ring of the head rope and over the horse's neck from the near side The head rope is then secured by four complete coils and two half coils, and adjusted so that the front of the coil is a span of the hand from the bottom ring of the jowl piece. 2, record 8, English, - head%2Drope
Record 8, Key term(s)
- headrope
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- longe d'attache
1, record 8, French, longe%20d%27attache
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-06-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Oil Drilling
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- snub
1, record 9, English, snub
correct, verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To put pipe or tools into a high pressure well that has not been killed (i.e., to run pipe or tools into the well against pressure). 2, record 9, English, - snub
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Snubbing usually requires an array of wireline blocks and wire rope that forces the pipe or tools into the well through a stripper head or blowout preventer until the weight of the string is sufficient to overcome the lifting effect of the well pressure on the pipe in the stripper. 2, record 9, English, - snub
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- curer sous pression
1, record 9, French, curer%20sous%20pression
correct, verb phrase
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-11-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding Yards and Docks
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- preventer pendant
1, record 10, English, preventer%20pendant
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rope forming part of the preventer, located between the derrick boom head and the preventer chain. 1, record 10, English, - preventer%20pendant
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Chantiers maritimes
- Parties des bateaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pantoire de fausse-garde
1, record 10, French, pantoire%20de%20fausse%2Dgarde
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Câble faisant partie de la fausse-garde, situé entre la tête de corne et la chaîne de fausse-garde. 1, record 10, French, - pantoire%20de%20fausse%2Dgarde
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-11-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding Yards and Docks
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- guy pendant
1, record 11, English, guy%20pendant
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rope fixed at one end on the guy eyeplate at the head of derrick boom and at the other end to the guy tackle. 1, record 11, English, - guy%20pendant
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Chantiers maritimes
- Parties des bateaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- pantoire de brassage
1, record 11, French, pantoire%20de%20brassage
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Câble fixé, à une extrémité, sur la ferrure, pour brassage en tête de corne et, à l'autre extrémité, au palan de brassage. 1, record 11, French, - pantoire%20de%20brassage
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-11-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding Yards and Docks
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- fixed span
1, record 12, English, fixed%20span
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Single-span rope mainly used in light-load derricks which is fixed at one end to the derrick boom head fitting. At the other end it is secured via a triangular plate and a span chain to a deck eyeplate to adjust the topping angle of the unloaded derrick boom. 1, record 12, English, - fixed%20span
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Chantiers maritimes
- Parties des bateaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- apiquage fixe
1, record 12, French, apiquage%20fixe
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Câble d'apiquage simple principalement utilisé pour les charges légères, dont l'une des extrémités est fixée à la ferrure de tête de corne. L'autre extrémité est fixée, par l'intermédiaire d'un trèfle et d'une chaîne d'apiquage, à un piton de pont, ce qui permet de régler l'angle d'apiquage de la corne de charge à vide. 1, record 12, French, - apiquage%20fixe
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-10-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Deck Department (Naval Forces)
- Shipbuilding
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- cargo runner
1, record 13, English, cargo%20runner
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The rope on which the load is suspended and which passes over a sheave at the head of the derrick boom and thence to the cargo winch. 1, record 13, English, - cargo%20runner
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Service du pont (Forces navales)
- Constructions navales
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- câble de hissage
1, record 13, French, c%C3%A2ble%20de%20hissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Câble auquel la charge est suspendue et qui va au treuil de charge en passant sur la poulie de tête et la poulie de pied (dite de renvoi) de la corne. 1, record 13, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20de%20hissage
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1979-02-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Combat Sports (General)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- saddle-bronc riding
1, record 14, English, saddle%2Dbronc%20riding
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Saddle-bronc riding is similar to the bareback event except that the rider is mounted on a light, specialized saddle called an Association saddle. He holds on to a single piece of rope that is attached to the horse's head by a halter. As in bareback riding, the rider must use only one hand and must not touch anything with his free hand. 1, record 14, English, - saddle%2Dbronc%20riding
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Sports de combat (Généralités)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- monte d'un cheval sellé 1, record 14, French, monte%20d%27un%20cheval%20sell%C3%A9
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Monte d'un cheval sellé. (...) La simplicité même: une selle est prestement jetée sur le râble d'un animal tout à fait sauvage (...), surpris, furieux, mort de trouille, que l'on a préalablement coincé entre les planches d'une solide palissade afin qu'il puisse littéralement "éclater" quand la porte s'ouvre. (...) Chaque monture reçoit le même type de selle et une longe de six pieds de long. Pour le cavalier: des éperons courts, aux molettes émoussées. Ne jamais toucher les épaules du cheval avant qu'il soit retombé sur ses pattes, le premier saut effectué. Et puis tenir une main en l'air, celle libérée de la tenue de la longe. 1, record 14, French, - monte%20d%27un%20cheval%20sell%C3%A9
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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