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TACKLE BLOCK [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pulleys and Belts
- Hoisting and Lifting
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tackle block
1, record 1, English, tackle%20block
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tackle 2, record 1, English, tackle
correct, noun
- ship's tackle 3, record 1, English, ship%27s%20tackle
correct
- purchase 4, record 1, English, purchase
correct, noun, Great Britain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the rigging of ships, any system of leverage using pulleys, as a combination of ropes and blocks for hoisting, lowering and shifting the sails, etc. 5, record 1, English, - tackle%20block
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Poulies et courroies
- Levage
- Armement et gréement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- moufle de palan
1, record 1, French, moufle%20de%20palan
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- palan 2, record 1, French, palan
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil composé [d'un cordage et] de deux poulies, l'une fixe, l'autre mobile et destiné à démultiplier l'effort nécessaire pour agir sur une manœuvre. 3, record 1, French, - moufle%20de%20palan
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
palan : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie et recommandé par le Centre de traduction et de terminologie juridiques de l'Université de Moncton. 4, record 1, French, - moufle%20de%20palan
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Poleas y correas
- Levantamiento de cargas
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- polea
1, record 1, Spanish, polea
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pulleys and Belts
- Hoisting and Lifting
- Materials Handling
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- block
1, record 2, English, block
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pulley block 2, record 2, English, pulley%20block
correct
- tackle block 2, record 2, English, tackle%20block
correct
- tackle-block 3, record 2, English, tackle%2Dblock
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pulley or system of pulleys in a frame, with a hook, loop, etc. for attachment. 4, record 2, English, - block
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Poulies et courroies
- Levage
- Manutention
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- moufle
1, record 2, French, moufle
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
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. 2, record 2, French, - moufle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moufle : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 2, French, - moufle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La source intitulée «Les appareils de manutention : principes et critères de choix», par M. Monne et A. Ogus (MONAP, 1968, page 79) indique que le terme «moufle» peut aussi s'employer au masculin. 3, record 2, French, - moufle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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