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Record 1 2003-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
  • Outfitting of Ships
DEF

The headstay on which jibs are hoisted.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
  • Armement et gréement
DEF

[...] filin d'acier, tendu du mât au pont, sur lequel viennent se crocher les mousquetons du foc.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Partes de los barcos
  • Vela y navegación de placer
  • Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
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