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Record 1 2017-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
  • Marine and River Navigation Aids
DEF

A rope that extends the windward corner of a square sail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
  • Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
OBS

Virer. L'enchaînement des manœuvres est initié par le barreur qui fait loffer le voilier. [...] Dès que l'écoute au vent est larguée, les équipiers chargés de l'écoute sur l'autre amure commencent à l'embraquer.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Partes de los barcos
  • Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
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