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MANILA ROPE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ropemaking
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- natural fibre rope
1, record 1, English, natural%20fibre%20rope
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- natural rope 2, record 1, English, natural%20rope
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most common fibres used in the production of natural fibre ropes are sisal, cotton, jute and manila. The fibres are twisted or braided together to produce strong and supple rope[;] these fibres are also used to produce twines, string and cords. 3, record 1, English, - natural%20fibre%20rope
Record 1, Key term(s)
- natural fiber rope
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Corderie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cordage en fibre naturelle
1, record 1, French, cordage%20en%20fibre%20naturelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cordage en fibres naturelles 2, record 1, French, cordage%20en%20fibres%20naturelles
correct, masculine noun
- cordage de fibres naturelles 2, record 1, French, cordage%20de%20fibres%20naturelles
correct, masculine noun
- cordage naturel 1, record 1, French, cordage%20naturel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cordages de fibres naturelles se composent habituellement de chanvre de Manille, de sisal, de coton ou de chanvre. La plupart sont toronnés, et seuls les cordages de coton sont parfois tressés. 2, record 1, French, - cordage%20en%20fibre%20naturelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-08-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
- Blasting (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- blasting mat
1, record 2, English, blasting%20mat
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- blast mat 2, record 2, English, blast%20mat
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tightly woven covering of heavy manila rope or wire rope, or chain [and tires] for spreading over material to be blasted for preventing blasted fragments from flying. 3, record 2, English, - blasting%20mat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blasting mat: designation officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 4, record 2, English, - blasting%20mat
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
- Dynamitage (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- couverture pare-éclats
1, record 2, French, couverture%20pare%2D%C3%A9clats
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pare-éclats 2, record 2, French, pare%2D%C3%A9clats
correct, masculine noun
- paillasson pare-éclats 3, record 2, French, paillasson%20pare%2D%C3%A9clats
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couverture, fabriquée avec des pneus ou des câbles lourds, utilisée pour éviter la projection de pierres ou d'autres objets résultant du sautage d'explosifs. 4, record 2, French, - couverture%20pare%2D%C3%A9clats
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couverture pare-éclats : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 4, record 2, French, - couverture%20pare%2D%C3%A9clats
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-04-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ropemaking
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Manila rope
1, record 3, English, Manila%20rope
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manila rope : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick). 2, record 3, English, - Manila%20rope
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Corderie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cordage de Manille
1, record 3, French, cordage%20de%20Manille
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cordage de Manille : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 3, French, - cordage%20de%20Manille
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-03-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- settings
1, record 4, English, settings
correct, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The small lines by which the balch line is fastened to the ground rope in a trawl net. 1, record 4, English, - settings
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Blach line : A Manila rope. 1, record 4, English, - settings
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ralingue
1, record 4, French, ralingue
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cordage auquel sont cousus les bords d'une voile pour les protéger et les renforcer. 2, record 4, French, - ralingue
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-03-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Materials Handling
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- manilla rope 1, record 5, English, manilla%20rope
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Use of Manilla Rope: New 3/8" manilla rope can be substituted for tie-down straps. The following char indicates the number of ropes required to tie a piece ... 1, record 5, English, - manilla%20rope
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manila : Made from Manila hemp(Manila rope, Manila hemp or manila fiber). 1, record 5, English, - manilla%20rope
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Manutention
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- corde de Manille
1, record 5, French, corde%20de%20Manille
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manille : Cordage, abréviation de chanvre de Manille. 1, record 5, French, - corde%20de%20Manille
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-05-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- rope manila paper
1, record 6, English, rope%20manila%20paper
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A strong] wrapping paper made from hemp or manila ropes and cables. 1, record 6, English, - rope%20manila%20paper
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... John A. Manning, was the son of William H. Manning, the former having founded in the Manning & Peckham Paper Company in 1840 at Troy, New York, and was thus engaged in the manufacture of rope manila paper for many years. 2, record 6, English, - rope%20manila%20paper
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- papier bulle-corde
1, record 6, French, papier%20bulle%2Dcorde
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- papier bulle corde 2, record 6, French, papier%20bulle%20corde
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Papier bulle corde. Pour le calage et le bourrage. 2, record 6, French, - papier%20bulle%2Dcorde
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-02-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- General Purpose Manila Rope
1, record 7, English, General%20Purpose%20Manila%20Rope
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standard number: CAN/CGSB-40.2-95 1, record 7, English, - General%20Purpose%20Manila%20Rope
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Cordage en chanvre de manille d'usage général
1, record 7, French, Cordage%20en%20chanvre%20de%20manille%20d%27usage%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numéro de norme : CAN/CGSB-40.2-95 1, record 7, French, - Cordage%20en%20chanvre%20de%20manille%20d%27usage%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-04-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Saran rope
1, record 8, English, Saran%20rope
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Saran rope has a working strength of approximately three times that of manila rope. It is highly resistant to acids, alkalies, organic solvents, and is practically non-water absorbent. It has good strength, high resistance to abrasion, and does not deteriorate when exposed to weather. Saran rope cannot be used at temperatures over 120 degrees F due to its low melting point. 1, record 8, English, - Saran%20rope
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cordage de saran
1, record 8, French, cordage%20de%20saran
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cordage de saran possède une résistance à peu près trois fois supérieure à celle du cordage de manille. Sa tenue aux acides, aux alcalis et aux solvants organiques est excellente et il est pratiquement imperméable. Robuste, il résiste bien à l'abrasion et aux intempéries mais ne peut supporter une température supérieure à 120° F, son point de fusion étant très bas. 1, record 8, French, - cordage%20de%20saran
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-11-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- manilla hemp
1, record 9, English, manilla%20hemp
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Natural fibre used in the manufacture of nets. 2, record 9, English, - manilla%20hemp
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 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. 3, record 9, English, - manilla%20hemp
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- chanvre de manille
1, record 9, French, chanvre%20de%20manille
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- manille 2, record 9, French, manille
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibre naturelle utilisée dans la fabrication des filets. 3, record 9, French, - chanvre%20de%20manille
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-07-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Cargo (Water Transport)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cargo net
1, record 10, English, cargo%20net
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A square-shaped net varying in size and made of Manila, wire rope or chain; it is used for slinging and hoisting case goods and packaged freight. 2, record 10, English, - cargo%20net
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cargo net: Terminology officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 10, English, - cargo%20net
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- filet de chargement
1, record 10, French, filet%20de%20chargement
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Filet en fil d'acier ou en filin parfois entouré d'une ralingue et utilisé pour l'embarquement des colis de faible volume. 2, record 10, French, - filet%20de%20chargement
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
filet de chargement : Terminologie officialisée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 2, record 10, French, - filet%20de%20chargement
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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