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LEEBOARD [2 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

leeboard : an item in the "Water Transportation Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

aileron antidérive : objet de la classe «Équipement de transport maritime» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport».

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

A flat wooden or steel device lowered over the side of a sail boat to provide lateral resistance when sailing close-hauled; serves the same purpose as a centerboard and takes effect on the lee side of the boat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Planche de dérive située de chaque bord de certains bateaux à fonds plats et articulés près du plat-bord du bateau.

CONT

La résistance latérale à l'allure du plus près (portance) de la carène des voiliers modernes pourvus d'un aileron antidérive distinct de la coque provient, pour l'essentiel, de cet aileron.

Spanish

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