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HEMP NYLON ROPE [2 records]

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Record 1 1997-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maneuvering of Ships
Key term(s)
  • hemp or nylon rope

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvre des navires
Key term(s)
  • amarre de chanvre ou de nylon

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial Fishing
DEF

Natural fibre used in the manufacture of nets.

DEF

manila hemp : A fibrous material from the abaca plant. Manila is the name of the rope made from this natural fiber; once widely used, it is now being replaced by synthetic fibers such as Dacron or nylon which are smaller, stronger, more elastic and resistant to rot.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pêche commerciale
DEF

Fibre naturelle utilisée dans la fabrication des filets.

Spanish

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