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Record 1 2001-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
CONT

A rudder controlled by a lever called a tiller is used to steer the boat.

OBS

rudder blade: term also used in sailing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Surface portante du gouvernail, fixée à l'étambot, sur laquelle s'exerce la pression de l'eau et dont l'orientation commande la direction du navire.

CONT

C'est par l'intermédiaire de la «barre» [...] que vous agissez sur le safran pour diriger le bateau.

OBS

C'est la partie du gouvernail

OBS

De l'hispano-arabe, azofran.

OBS

safran : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

OBS

safran : terme employé aussi à la voile.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Partes de los barcos
  • Vela y navegación de placer
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