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HOOK BLOCK [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hook block
1, record 1, English, hook%20block
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Parties des bateaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poulie à crochet
1, record 1, French, poulie%20%C3%A0%20crochet
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-10-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pulleys and Belts
- Hoisting and Lifting
- Outfitting of Ships
- Commercial Fishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- single Spanish burton
1, record 2, English, single%20Spanish%20burton
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A single Spanish burton... consists of two single blocks, the standing part spliced in to the strap of the movable block and the bight seized or bent to the hook. 1, record 2, English, - single%20Spanish%20burton
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Poulies et courroies
- Levage
- Armement et gréement
- Pêche commerciale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bredindin à deux poulies simples
1, record 2, French, bredindin%20%C3%A0%20deux%20poulies%20simples
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-08-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Combat Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hook block
1, record 3, English, hook%20block
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de combat
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- blocage avec un crochet
1, record 3, French, blocage%20avec%20un%20crochet
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 2017-10-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Jib-Type Hoisting Apparatus
- Materials Handling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- differential chain hoist
1, record 4, English, differential%20chain%20hoist
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- differential hoist 1, record 4, English, differential%20hoist
correct
- differential block and tackle 2, record 4, English, differential%20block%20and%20tackle
correct
- differential pulley 3, record 4, English, differential%20pulley
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The... differential chain hoist consists of a hook and frame supporting two chain sheaves of slightly different diameters rigidly connected on a common shaft, an endless chain passing in succession around one of these upper sheaves, a single lower sheave, the other upper sheave, and hanging in a free loop. The lower sheave is mounted in a block, and below it is a hook on which is hung the load to be lifted. 1, record 4, English, - differential%20chain%20hoist
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de levage à bras
- Manutention
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- palan différentiel
1, record 4, French, palan%20diff%C3%A9rentiel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- palan Weston 2, record 4, French, palan%20Weston
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les palans différentiels sont des palans à chaîne, dans lesquels le système réducteur est constitué par deux poulies à alvéoles de diamètres inégaux calées sur le même arbre, et dont le nombre d'alvéoles est différent. Ces deux poulies, qui forment la partie supérieure du palan, sont complétées par une poulie inférieure munie d'un crochet. La chaîne sans fin, qui sert à la fois de chaîne de manœuvre et de chaîne de levage, passe une fois sur la grande poulie du haut, une fois sur la poulie du bas, remonte sur la petite poulie du haut, et se termine en bouche pendante, dont l'un des brins attaque la grande poulie du haut. 3, record 4, French, - palan%20diff%C3%A9rentiel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'après les sources LGRAN (Grand Larousse encyclopédique) et ENMAA (Encyclopédie de la manutention), le palan différentiel est nécessairement à chaîne. Il serait donc redondant de préciser «palan différentiel à chaîne». Par contre, d'après QUENC (Dictionnaire encyclopédique Quillet), le palan différentiel peut être à corde ou à chaîne. 4, record 4, French, - palan%20diff%C3%A9rentiel
Record 4, Key term(s)
- palan différentiel à chaîne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Levantamiento con grúas de brazo
- Manipulación de materiales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- polea diferencial
1, record 4, Spanish, polea%20diferencial
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-10-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- casing hook
1, record 5, English, casing%20hook
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hook connecting the hoisting block and line to the links of the casing elevator. 2, record 5, English, - casing%20hook
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- crochet à tubage
1, record 5, French, crochet%20%C3%A0%20tubage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gros crochet attaché au palan de manœuvre et pouvant prendre les étriers de l'élévateur à tube. 1, record 5, French, - crochet%20%C3%A0%20tubage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-04-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding Yards and Docks
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- upper cargo tackle block
1, record 6, English, upper%20cargo%20tackle%20block
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lower block of the cargo tackle. It is provided with a suitable device to hold the cargo hook assembly. 1, record 6, English, - upper%20cargo%20tackle%20block
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chantiers maritimes
- Parties des bateaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- poulie haute du palan de levage
1, record 6, French, poulie%20haute%20du%20palan%20de%20levage
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poulie supérieure du palan de levage, frappée sur l'œil inférieur de la ferrure de tête du mât. 1, record 6, French, - poulie%20haute%20du%20palan%20de%20levage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Pulleys and Belts
- Hoisting and Lifting
- Materials Handling
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- chain block
1, record 7, English, chain%20block
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- chain fall 2, record 7, English, chain%20fall
avoid
- chain hoist 2, record 7, English, chain%20hoist
avoid
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tackle which uses an endless chain rather than a rope, often operated from an overhead track to lift heavy weights especially in workshops. 3, record 7, English, - chain%20block
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tackle: Any arrangement of ropes and pulleys to gain a mechanical advantage. 3, record 7, English, - chain%20block
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
block : a pulley or system of pulleys in a frame, with a hook, loop, etc. for attachment. 4, record 7, English, - chain%20block
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Although LASTE and WEBIN both consider "chain hoist" (or "chain fall") as a true synonym of "chain block", strictly speaking the block is only a part of the hoist, which also includes chains or cables. 5, record 7, English, - chain%20block
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Poulies et courroies
- Levage
- Manutention
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- moufle à chaîne
1, record 7, French, moufle%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Palans à bras. Ils sont de plusieurs sortes. Les palans ordinaires sont de simples moufles à chaîne à nombre de brins variable. 2, record 7, French, - moufle%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une poulie contenue dans une chape et munie d'un organe permettant de la fixer soit au fardeau, soit à un point de suspension, devient une «moufle». Cette moufle peut comporter plusieurs poulies dont le fonctionnement [...] permet de réduire et de diriger les forces. 3, record 7, French, - moufle%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2009-09-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Oil Drilling
- Drilling and Boring (Construction)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- swivel
1, record 8, English, swivel
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rotary tool that is hung from the rotary hook and traveling block. 2, record 8, English, - swivel
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Its functions are to suspend and permit free rotation of the drill stem and to provide a connection for the rotary hose and a passageway for the flow of drilling fluid into the drill stem. 2, record 8, English, - swivel
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
- Sondage et forage (Construction)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tête d'injection
1, record 8, French, t%C3%AAte%20d%27injection
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corps soutenant un pilier dans lequel tourne le sommet de la tige carrée, muni d'une anse pivotant autour du corps, qui sert de support au train de tiges de forage et de moyen d'inspection de fluide de forage dans les tiges. 2, record 8, French, - t%C3%AAte%20d%27injection
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-04-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Ore Extraction and Transport
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- hoisting cable
1, record 9, English, hoisting%20cable
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- hoist cable 2, record 9, English, hoist%20cable
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The cable that supports the drill pipe, swivel, hook, and traveling block on a rotary drilling rig. 1, record 9, English, - hoisting%20cable
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Extraction et transport du minerai
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- câble d'extraction
1, record 9, French, c%C3%A2ble%20d%27extraction
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- câble moufleur 2, record 9, French, c%C3%A2ble%20moufleur
masculine noun
- câble de levage 2, record 9, French, c%C3%A2ble%20de%20levage
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Extracción y transporte de minerales
- Equipo para extracción de petróleo y gas natural
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- cable de extracción
1, record 9, Spanish, cable%20de%20extracci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cable arrastrado por una polea Koepe, con una jaula en cada ramal para extraer el mineral del pozo maestro. 1, record 9, Spanish, - cable%20de%20extracci%C3%B3n
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-06-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
- Oil Drilling
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- elevators
1, record 10, English, elevators
correct, see observation, plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of clamps that grip a stand, or column, of casing, tubing, drill pipe, or sucker rods, so that the stand can be raised or lowered into the hole. 2, record 10, English, - elevators
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When elevators are attached to a hook on the traveling block and when drill pipe or tubing is latched in the elevators, the pipe can be raised or lowered in the derrick or mast. 2, record 10, English, - elevators
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
elevators: term rarely used in the singular (elevator). 3, record 10, English, - elevators
Record 10, Key term(s)
- elevator
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- élévateur
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur
masculine 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 2000-06-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Pulleys and Belts
- Hoisting and Lifting
- Materials Handling
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- hoist block
1, record 11, English, hoist%20block
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- hoisting block 2, record 11, English, hoisting%20block
correct
- standing block 3, record 11, English, standing%20block
correct
- fixed block 4, record 11, English, fixed%20block
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[In a] block and tackle, the fixed block is called the "hoist block" and the one which moves with the load the "snatch block". 1, record 11, English, - hoist%20block
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
block : a pulley or system of pulleys in a frame, with a hook, loop, etc. for attachment. 5, record 11, English, - hoist%20block
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Poulies et courroies
- Levage
- Manutention
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- moufle fixe
1, record 11, French, moufle%20fixe
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- poulie fixe 2, record 11, French, poulie%20fixe
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le palan ordinaire est composé de deux moufles ayant même nombre de poulies, l'une fixe, l'autre mobile. 1, record 11, French, - moufle%20fixe
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une poulie contenue dans une chape et munie d'un organe permettant de la fixer soit au fardeau, soit à un point de suspension, devient une «moufle». Cette moufle peut comporter plusieurs poulies [...] 3, record 11, French, - moufle%20fixe
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
moufle fixe 1, record 11, French, - moufle%20fixe
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
poulie fixe : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 4, record 11, French, - moufle%20fixe
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-03-27
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Cranes (Hoisting and Lifting)
- Maneuvering of Ships
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- swivel hook
1, record 12, English, swivel%20hook
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- rotating hook 2, record 12, English, rotating%20hook
correct
- mooring shackle 3, record 12, English, mooring%20shackle
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A block with one or multiple pulleys or sheaves may have a loose hook, swivel(rotating) hook, or shackles. 2, record 12, English, - swivel%20hook
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Grues (Levage)
- Manœuvre des navires
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- émerillon
1, record 12, French, %C3%A9merillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- croc à émerillon 2, record 12, French, croc%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9merillon
correct, masculine noun
- crochet à émerillon 3, record 12, French, crochet%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9merillon
proposal, masculine noun
- crochet tournant 4, record 12, French, crochet%20tournant
correct, masculine noun
- crochet de la tête de direction 4, record 12, French, crochet%20de%20la%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20direction
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accessoire de liaison conçu pour tourner librement de façon à supprimer les torsions indésirables dans les lignes, câbles, chaînes, palans. 5, record 12, French, - %C3%A9merillon
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Émerillon [...] Anneau ou croc rivé par une petite tige dans une bague de façon à pouvoir tourner librement [...] Croc, poulie à émerillon, tournant sur eux-mêmes. 2, record 12, French, - %C3%A9merillon
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Grúas (Levantamiento de cargas)
- Maniobras de los buques
- Equipo para extracción de petróleo y gas natural
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- eslabón giratorio
1, record 12, Spanish, eslab%C3%B3n%20giratorio
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-01-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Barrel and Cask Making
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- cooper's block hook 1, record 13, English, cooper%27s%20block%20hook
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Tonnellerie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- crochet de billot de tonnelier
1, record 13, French, crochet%20de%20billot%20de%20tonnelier
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1987-12-31
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Pulleys and Belts
- Hoisting and Lifting
- Materials Handling
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- shell
1, record 14, English, shell
correct, noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- pulley-shell 2, record 14, English, pulley%2Dshell
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the outer frame or case of a pulley block. 1, record 14, English, - shell
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
block : a pulley or system of pulleys in a frame, with a hook, loop, etc. for attachment. 3, record 14, English, - shell
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Poulies et courroies
- Levage
- Manutention
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- chape
1, record 14, French, chape
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- chape de moufle 1, record 14, French, chape%20de%20moufle
correct, feminine noun
- chape de poulie 1, record 14, French, chape%20de%20poulie
correct, feminine noun
- garniture 1, record 14, French, garniture
correct, feminine noun
- garniture de poulies 1, record 14, French, garniture%20de%20poulies
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Habillage en bois ou en métal d'une poulie, servant de support à son axe, et comportant le système de suspension ou de fixation. 1, record 14, French, - chape
Record 14, Key term(s)
- garniture de poulie
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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