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BOTTLE SCREW [3 records]

Record 1 2005-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Outfitting of Ships
DEF

A device for adjustment of length fitted at the lower end of shrouds, stays.

OBS

turnbuckle: term also used in sailing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armement et gréement
DEF

Tendeur à vis qui permet de régler la tension d'un hauban.

OBS

ridoir : terme employé aussi à la voile.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
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Record 2 1993-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments

Spanish

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Record 3 1990-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Outfitting of Ships
  • bottle rigging screw
DEF

A turnbuckle with a single screw and a swivel at the end opposite to the screw. Sometimes called pipe turnbuckle, sleeve turnbuckle. Used to connect the ends of bobstays to the stem. The screw is enclosed in a tube as a protection against corrosion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armement et gréement

Spanish

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