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Record 1 2003-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maneuvering of Ships
DEF

To lower the anchor on to the sea bottom so as to secure the vessel in an approximately constant position relative to the seabed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvre des navires
OBS

mouiller; ancrer : termes uniformisés par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Maniobras de los buques
DEF

Largar el ancla al fondo del mar con la suficiente cantidad de cadena que permita asegurar la nave en un área determinada.

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