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HOOK ANCHOR [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Animal Biology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- drag hook
1, record 1, English, drag%20hook
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The foothold traps have 2-3 meters of chain with a drag hook rather than an anchor such that trapped wolves can escape off the trail/road into brush to seek cover... 1, record 1, English, - drag%20hook
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Biologie animale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- grappin
1, record 1, French, grappin
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] système d'ancrage mobile [...] 1, record 1, French, - grappin
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-10-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- grapnel anchor
1, record 2, English, grapnel%20anchor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- grapnel 2, record 2, English, grapnel
correct, noun
- grappler anchor 3, record 2, English, grappler%20anchor
correct
- grappling hook anchor 4, record 2, English, grappling%20hook%20anchor
correct
- grappling hook 5, record 2, English, grappling%20hook
correct
- grappling anchor 6, record 2, English, grappling%20anchor
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A grapnel anchor is a traditional design. The grapnel is simply a shank with four or more tines. It has a benefit in that no matter how it reaches the bottom, one or more tines will be positioned to set. 7, record 2, English, - grapnel%20anchor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ancre grappin
1, record 2, French, ancre%20grappin
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- grappin 2, record 2, French, grappin
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ancre d'aspect traditionnel qui possède généralement quatre griffes et dont le principal avantage est de s'accrocher au fond marin, peu importe sa position. 3, record 2, French, - ancre%20grappin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grappin : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 2, French, - ancre%20grappin
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
- Maniobras de los buques
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- rezón
1, record 2, Spanish, rez%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-12-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Building Hardware
- Supports and Reinforcement (Construction)
- Land Equipment (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hook-type anchor
1, record 3, English, hook%2Dtype%20anchor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- hook anchor 2, record 3, English, hook%20anchor
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Item used in the tent expandable modular system. 3, record 3, English, - hook%2Dtype%20anchor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
- Étayage et consolidation (Construction)
- Matériel terrestre (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- crochet d'ancrage à œillet
1, record 3, French, crochet%20d%27ancrage%20%C3%A0%20%26oelig%3Billet
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Article appartenant aux tentes modulaires de grandeur adaptable. 1, record 3, French, - crochet%20d%27ancrage%20%C3%A0%20%26oelig%3Billet
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1988-02-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Metal Fasteners
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hook anchor 1, record 4, English, hook%20anchor
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- anchor plug 2, record 4, English, anchor%20plug
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Clouterie et visserie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cheville d'ancrage
1, record 4, French, cheville%20d%27ancrage
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pour vis, clous, crochets à cadres etc. 1, record 4, French, - cheville%20d%27ancrage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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