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WHISKER POLE [2 records]

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Record 1 2000-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maritime Organizations
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
OBS

whiskerpole: term also used in sailing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisations maritimes
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
OBS

tangon de foc : terme employé aussi à la voile.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
CONT

A light whisker pole may be used to wing out the jib so that it will draw more effectively.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
CONT

Pour bien déborder le foc à l'extérieur, on peut se servir d'un tangon (...)

Spanish

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