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HEADROPE [11 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 2023-10-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- headline height
1, record 2, English, headline%20height
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- headrope height 2, record 2, English, headrope%20height
correct
- height of headrope 3, record 2, English, height%20of%20headrope
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The trawl is spread horizontally by the otter boards. The net is held open vertically by floats along the headrope(also called headline)... The height of the midpoint of the headrope above the seabed is referred to as the "headrope height[. "] These are the important geometry parameters of an otter trawl. Depending on the species, fish may be herded into the path of the net by the otter boards and by the sweeps and bridles. 3, record 2, English, - headline%20height
Record 2, Key term(s)
- height of headline
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hauteur de la corde de dos
1, record 2, French, hauteur%20de%20la%20corde%20de%20dos
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'écartement horizontal du chalut est assuré par les panneaux. Le filet est maintenu ouvert verticalement par des flotteurs disposés le long de la corde de dos ou simplement par la hauteur des panneaux [...] La hauteur du point médian de la corde de dos au-dessus du fond marin est dénommée «hauteur de la corde de dos». Ces paramètres géométriques sont importants dans un chalut à panneaux. Selon les espèces, les poissons peuvent être rabattus dans la trajectoire du filet par les panneaux ou par les bras et les entremises. 1, record 2, French, - hauteur%20de%20la%20corde%20de%20dos
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-04-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- net sounder
1, record 3, English, net%20sounder
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- netsounder 2, record 3, English, netsounder
correct
- netsonde 3, record 3, English, netsonde
correct
- net sonde 4, record 3, English, net%20sonde
correct
- netzonde 5, record 3, English, netzonde
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A transducer fixed to the trawl headline and linked to a recorder on the vessel by cable or acoustic link that provides indication of depth of a pelagic trawl and shows fish above and below the trawl, and in some cases, water temperature. 6, record 3, English, - net%20sounder
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The receiver and bridge equipment can process and display data from... the net sounder [and] net monitoring sensors(catch, door spread, door angle, speed, etc.).... Due to the sounder's position on the headrope, highly accurate measurements can be made. It displays trawl opening height, clearance to the bottom, water temperature and the presence of fish over, under and in the trawl. 7, record 3, English, - net%20sounder
Record 3, Key term(s)
- net zonde
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sondeur de corde de dos
1, record 3, French, sondeur%20de%20corde%20de%20dos
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- netsonde 2, record 3, French, netsonde
correct, masculine noun
- sondeur de filet 3, record 3, French, sondeur%20de%20filet
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil émetteur-récepteur à ultrasons, installé sur la partie supérieure d'un chalut et relié par câble ou voie acoustique à un enregistreur placé à bord du navire, qui assure le contrôle de l'ouverture verticale et, dans le cas du chalut pélagique, permet de suivre l'évolution de l'engin en pleine eau et de détecter la présence de bancs de poissons entrant dans le filet. 4, record 3, French, - sondeur%20de%20corde%20de%20dos
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Netsonde ou sondeur de corde de dos du chalut. Il a été conçu originellement pour connaître en temps réel le comportement du chalut pélagique puis a été adapté aux chaluts de fond; les données reçues sous forme de signal acoustique informent sur la distance du chalut par rapport à la surface et au fond, son ouverture verticale, et donnent une information sur les mouvements des bancs de poissons à proximité de la gueule du chalut ou près du fond. 5, record 3, French, - sondeur%20de%20corde%20de%20dos
Record 3, Key term(s)
- netzonde
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
- Instrumentos de medida (Ingeniería)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sonda de red
1, record 3, Spanish, sonda%20de%20red
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-08-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Collaboration with the FAO
- Commercial Fishing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- trawl wingtip
1, record 4, English, trawl%20wingtip
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- wingtip 2, record 4, English, wingtip
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Floats on the wingtips, instead of the headrope, reduced the vertical net opening at the surface... while allowing for visibility of the [trawl] net at the surface... 3, record 4, English, - trawl%20wingtip
Record 4, Key term(s)
- trawl wing tip
- wing tip
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Collaboration avec la FAO
- Pêche commerciale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pointe d'aile
1, record 4, French, pointe%20d%27aile
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Extrémité antérieure de l'aile d'un chalut. 2, record 4, French, - pointe%20d%27aile
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2022-01-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ground warp
1, record 5, English, ground%20warp
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- ground cable 2, record 5, English, ground%20cable
correct
- sweep line 3, record 5, English, sweep%20line
correct
- sweep rope 2, record 5, English, sweep%20rope
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A combination rope which runs between the ends of the wings and the otter trawl board. 4, record 5, English, - ground%20warp
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If otter boards are adjusted to give considerable spreading power, care is necessary in order to avoid the ground cables and bridles working at too wide an angle for effective herding, and the net's mouth being overstretched with the headrope pulled down. 2, record 5, English, - ground%20warp
Record 5, Key term(s)
- sweepline
- sweeprope
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bras
1, record 5, French, bras
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Filin mixte reliant les ailes et le panneau [d'un] chalut. 2, record 5, French, - bras
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- cabo de fondo
1, record 5, Spanish, cabo%20de%20fondo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2021-05-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
- Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
- Algae
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- longline culture system
1, record 6, English, longline%20culture%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- longline system 2, record 6, English, longline%20system
correct
- longline farming system 3, record 6, English, longline%20farming%20system
correct, less frequent
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The longline system [for culturing mussels] consists of the backline(headrope), sleeves(or socks), buoys, anchors and anchor rodes... The seed collectors or plastic mesh socks are attached to the backline(headrope). Most longline operations use long polypropylene ropes(80-150 m) that are anchored securely at both ends and are supported by floats tied at intervals along their length. 2, record 6, English, - longline%20culture%20system
Record 6, Key term(s)
- long-line culture system
- long-line farming system
- long-line system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
- Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
- Algues
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système de culture sur filière
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20culture%20sur%20fili%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- système d'élevage sur filière 2, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9levage%20sur%20fili%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de culture sur filière comprend la filière et les boudins, des bouées, des ancrages et des lignes [...] Les collecteurs de naissain ou les boudins [...] sont fixés à la filière. La plupart des systèmes de culture sur filière utilisent des filins de polypropylène (de 80 à 150 m) qui sont ancrés fermement aux deux extrémités et soutenus par des flotteurs placés à intervalles sur toute la longueur. 1, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20culture%20sur%20fili%C3%A8re
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2021-01-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- float clamp
1, record 7, English, float%20clamp
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Float clamps... permit... removal and replacement of floats when repair work is carried out on the headrope.... In order to reduce the weight, the float clamps are made of aluminium. 1, record 7, English, - float%20clamp
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- attache de flotte
1, record 7, French, attache%20de%20flotte
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Herramientas y equipo (Mecánica)
- Pesca comercial
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- sujeción de flotador
1, record 7, Spanish, sujeci%C3%B3n%20de%20flotador
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2019-11-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- headline
1, record 8, English, headline
correct, noun, generic
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- headrope 1, record 8, English, headrope
correct, generic
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The principal upper frame rope of a net (such as [a] gill net or [a] trawl) to which the netting is attached. 2, record 8, English, - headline
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The headrope has floats secured along its length with larger floats at each wing end, to assist in maintaining the correct [trawl] net geometry. 3, record 8, English, - headline
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In French, the term "corde de dos" is used to designate a trawl headrope or headline. 4, record 8, English, - headline
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- corde de dos
1, record 8, French, corde%20de%20dos
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ralingue disposée à la partie supérieure de l'ouverture du chalut et portant les flotteurs. 2, record 8, French, - corde%20de%20dos
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ouverture verticale du chalut est assurée par des flotteurs fixés sur sa ralingue supérieure, appelée corde de dos. 3, record 8, French, - corde%20de%20dos
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En anglais, les termes «headline» et «headrope» peuvent désigner toute ralingue supérieure munie ou non de flotteurs, peu importe le type de filet de pêche. 4, record 8, French, - corde%20de%20dos
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- relinga de corchos
1, record 8, Spanish, relinga%20de%20corchos
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- relinga superior 1, record 8, Spanish, relinga%20superior
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2019-10-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- headline
1, record 9, English, headline
correct, noun, generic
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- headrope 2, record 9, English, headrope
correct, generic
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The principal upper frame rope of a net (such as [a] gill net or [a] trawl) to which the netting is attached. 3, record 9, English, - headline
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some headropes are without floats. 4, record 9, English, - headline
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In French, the term "ralingue supérieure" is used for the upper frame rope of fishing nets, excluding the trawl net. 4, record 9, English, - headline
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ralingue supérieure
1, record 9, French, ralingue%20sup%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ralingue montée sur le bord supérieur d'un filet, munie ou non de flotteurs. 2, record 9, French, - ralingue%20sup%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En anglais, les termes «headline» et «headrope» désignent toute ralingue montée sur le bord supérieur, y compris la corde de dos du chalut. 3, record 9, French, - ralingue%20sup%C3%A9rieure
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- relinga superior
1, record 9, Spanish, relinga%20superior
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las redes de enmalle tienen flotadores en la cuerda superior (relinga superior) y por lo general tienen lastres en la cuerda inferior (relinga de plomo). 1, record 9, Spanish, - relinga%20superior
Record 10 - internal organization data 2019-01-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- headrope
1, record 10, English, headrope
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- head rope 2, record 10, English, head%20rope
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, 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 10, English, - headrope
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ralingue d'envergure
1, record 10, French, ralingue%20d%27envergure
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-12-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- head-rope
1, record 11, English, head%2Drope
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- head rope 2, record 11, English, head%20rope
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, 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 11, English, - head%2Drope
Record 11, Key term(s)
- headrope
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- longe d'attache
1, record 11, French, longe%20d%27attache
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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