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VIRADOR [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-01-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- G-hook
1, record 1, English, G%2Dhook
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- G hook 2, record 1, English, G%20hook
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- croc en G
1, record 1, French, croc%20en%20G
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Crochet] en forme de G à connecter avec une maille à méplat ou un autre [crochet] en G [afin de] permettre un assemblage ou désassemblage rapide entre deux éléments du gréement. 2, record 1, French, - croc%20en%20G
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos de empalme (Componentes mecánicos)
- Pesca comercial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gancho en G
1, record 1, Spanish, gancho%20en%20G
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[El virador] consiste en un cabo de 10 a 15 metros de longitud con un eslabón de patente o gancho en G en el extremo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - gancho%20en%20G
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-11-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ropemaking
- Commercial Fishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- messenger
1, record 2, English, messenger
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- messenger rope 2, record 2, English, messenger%20rope
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the lower edge [of the netting] is weighted by a heavy rope, the messenger, by which the net is attached to the vessel. 2, record 2, English, - messenger
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In an otter trawl net, a wire rope used for hauling the towing warps inboard. 3, record 2, English, - messenger
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Corderie
- Pêche commerciale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vérine
1, record 2, French, v%C3%A9rine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cordage terminé par un croc, habituellement viré sur une poupée du treuil de pêche, qui sert à manœuvrer l'engin sur le pont de pêche. 2, record 2, French, - v%C3%A9rine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sur les chalutiers latéraux, la vérine sert à ramener les funes ensemble, au filage, pour les saisir dans le chien. 2, record 2, French, - v%C3%A9rine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cordelería
- Pesca comercial
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- virador
1, record 2, Spanish, virador
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-10-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- messenger 1, record 3, English, messenger
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des bateaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- messager
1, record 3, French, messager
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse coulissant sur le câble porteur d'un appareil océanographique et dont le choc sur une butée déclenche un dispositif d'ouverture ou de fermeture, de mise en route ou d'arrêt de l'appareil. 1, record 3, French, - messager
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Propulsión de los barcos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- mensajero
1, record 3, Spanish, mensajero
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- virador 1, record 3, Spanish, virador
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-04-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mast rope 1, record 4, English, mast%20rope
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- top rope 1, record 4, English, top%20rope
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- guinderesse
1, record 4, French, guinderesse
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fort cordage ou cable utilisé pour lever les mâts supérieurs ou apiquer un mât de charge. 1, record 4, French, - guinderesse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de los buques
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- guindaleza
1, record 4, Spanish, guindaleza
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- virador 1, record 4, Spanish, virador
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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