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SWING AROUND [2 records]

Record 1 2021-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maneuvering of Ships
CONT

… take both [anchor] lines to the bow of the boat. This allows the boat to swing around in a relatively small arc, yet will allow the boat to pull against an anchor without causing it to reset when wind or current change.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvre des navires
DEF

Pour un navire en manœuvre, faire demi-tour sur place.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Maniobras de los buques
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Record 2 1987-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
CONT

Des masses d'air maritime contourneront les hautes pressions.

Spanish

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