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ANCHOR FLUKE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-10-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fluke anchor
1, record 1, English, fluke%20anchor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fluke-style anchor 2, record 1, English, fluke%2Dstyle%20anchor
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fluke anchors. These anchors have flukes that are positioned wide apart. They have a lower weight than other anchors ... They have a strong holding power due to their teeth, or ''flukes,'' that are designed to dig into the bottom, helped by their long anchor shank. … Fluked anchors are particularly suitable for sandy, soft seabed. 3, record 1, English, - fluke%20anchor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fluke anchors include the Britany, Danforth, Fortress, Fob and Guardian. 4, record 1, English, - fluke%20anchor
Record 1, Key term(s)
- fluke style anchor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ancre plate
1, record 1, French, ancre%20plate
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ancre plate est utilisée pour les mouillages occasionnels et [elle] est performante sur des fonds plutôt sableux et vaseux. Cette ancre est munie de pattes éloignées et [elle] est plus légère. L'ancre plate bénéficie d'une excellente tenue grâce à ses pattes et [elle] est très facile d'utilisation […] 2, record 1, French, - ancre%20plate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Parmi les ancres plates, on retrouve les ancres Britany, Danforth, Fortress, Fob et Guardian. 3, record 1, French, - ancre%20plate
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- anchor fluke
1, record 2, English, anchor%20fluke
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- fluke 2, record 2, English, fluke
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A part of an anchor which fastens into the ground. 3, record 2, English, - anchor%20fluke
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- patte d'ancre
1, record 2, French, patte%20d%27ancre
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- patte 2, record 2, French, patte
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- oreille 3, record 2, French, oreille
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce triangulaire de chacun des bras d'une ancre. 4, record 2, French, - patte%20d%27ancre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
patte : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 5, record 2, French, - patte%20d%27ancre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
oreille : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 6, record 2, French, - patte%20d%27ancre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- pestaña
1, record 2, Spanish, pesta%C3%B1a
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-04-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- anchor fluke chock
1, record 3, English, anchor%20fluke%20chock
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- anchor-fluke chock 1, record 3, English, anchor%2Dfluke%20%20chock
correct
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poste de patte d'ancre
1, record 3, French, poste%20de%20patte%20d%27ancre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- flasque d'ancre 1, record 3, French, flasque%20d%27ancre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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