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GRILLETE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- anchor shackle
1, record 1, English, anchor%20shackle
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
anchor shackle: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 1, English, - anchor%20shackle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- manille à ancre
1, record 1, French, manille%20%C3%A0%20ancre
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- manille d'ancre 2, record 1, French, manille%20d%27ancre
correct, feminine noun
- maille d'étalingure 3, record 1, French, maille%20d%27%C3%A9talingure
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manille à ancre : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 1, French, - manille%20%C3%A0%20ancre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- grillete de ancla
1, record 1, Spanish, grillete%20de%20ancla
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
- Outfitting of Ships
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- shackle ring
1, record 2, English, shackle%20ring
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- shackle 2, record 2, English, shackle
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A U-shaped piece of metal with a pin through the end used for securing lines to sails, anchors and other objects. 3, record 2, English, - shackle%20ring
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
- Armement et gréement
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- manille
1, record 2, French, manille
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étrier métallique muni d'une clavette ou d'un axe à vis ou manillon qui sert à relier deux manœuvres, à mailler une chaîne, [...] 2, record 2, French, - manille
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manille : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 2, French, - manille
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Construcción naval
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- grillete de unión
1, record 2, Spanish, grillete%20de%20uni%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- grillete 2, record 2, Spanish, grillete
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Eslabón en forma de U, con sus extremos unidos por un pasador que permite abrirlo para enlazar los trozos de cadena o para afianzar el extremo de la cadena a la malla del barco o el arganeo del ancla. 1, record 2, Spanish, - grillete%20de%20uni%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-02-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- clevis
1, record 3, English, clevis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- clevis end 2, record 3, English, clevis%20end
correct
- clevis fitting 3, record 3, English, clevis%20fitting
correct
- fork end fitting 4, record 3, English, fork%20end%20fitting
correct
- shackle 5, record 3, English, shackle
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A usually U-shaped fastening device secured by a bolt or pin through holes in the end of the two arms. 5, record 3, English, - clevis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chape
1, record 3, French, chape
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chape : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 3, French, - chape
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Componentes mecánicos
- Mandos de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- grillete
1, record 3, Spanish, grillete
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- shackle
1, record 4, English, shackle
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A length of anchor chain measuring 15 fathoms (90 feet or 27.45 metres). 2, record 4, English, - shackle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the Royal Navy, a shackle measures 12 and a half fathoms (75 feet or 22.87 metres). 2, record 4, English, - shackle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In French, a shackle measures 101 feet or 30 metres. 2, record 4, English, - shackle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
- Armement et gréement
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- maillon
1, record 4, French, maillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Portion de chaîne d'ancre d'une longueur de trente mètres. 2, record 4, French, - maillon
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Royal Navy, un maillon mesure 22,87 mètres. 3, record 4, French, - maillon
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En anglais, un maillon mesure 27,45 mètres. 3, record 4, French, - maillon
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Construcción naval
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- grillete
1, record 4, Spanish, grillete
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cada uno de los tramos o ramales que componen una cadena, especialmente la del ancla. 2, record 4, Spanish, - grillete
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La longitud común de los grilletes es de 26,25 m (15 brazas), reducida, para simplificar, a 25 m. 2, record 4, Spanish, - grillete
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-07-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- snap shackle
1, record 5, English, snap%20shackle
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- hank 2, record 5, English, hank
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
snap shackle: sailing term. 3, record 5, English, - snap%20shackle
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mousqueton à ressort
1, record 5, French, mousqueton%20%C3%A0%20ressort
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- mousqueton 2, record 5, French, mousqueton
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accessoire de liaison de cordage comportant un dispositif à ressort qui permet l'accrochage rapide et évite le décrochage. 3, record 5, French, - mousqueton%20%C3%A0%20ressort
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mousqueton : terme de voile. 4, record 5, French, - mousqueton%20%C3%A0%20ressort
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- mosquetón
1, record 5, Spanish, mosquet%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- grillete de enganche 2, record 5, Spanish, grillete%20de%20enganche
correct, masculine noun
- grillete de resorte 2, record 5, Spanish, grillete%20de%20resorte
correct, masculine noun
- garrucho 3, record 5, Spanish, garrucho
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-10-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cam-type rear shackle bracket
1, record 6, English, cam%2Dtype%20rear%20shackle%20bracket
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- hanger 1, record 6, English, hanger
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mounting bracket for a variable-rate spring. 1, record 6, English, - cam%2Dtype%20rear%20shackle%20bracket
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The rear spring bracket is fitted with a rear plate to allow the upper leaf of the variable-rate spring to slide. 1, record 6, English, - cam%2Dtype%20rear%20shackle%20bracket
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- main de ressort à glissière
1, record 6, French, main%20de%20ressort%20%C3%A0%20glissi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Main de ressort arrière à flexibilité variable. 1, record 6, French, - main%20de%20ressort%20%C3%A0%20glissi%C3%A8re
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La main de ressort à glissière comporte un patin bombé sur lequel coulisse la lame supérieure du ressort à flexibilité variable. 1, record 6, French, - main%20de%20ressort%20%C3%A0%20glissi%C3%A8re
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- soporte grillete posterior tipo leva
1, record 6, Spanish, soporte%20grillete%20posterior%20tipo%20leva
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gancho de muelle de la suspensión trasera con flexibilidad variable. 1, record 6, Spanish, - soporte%20grillete%20posterior%20tipo%20leva
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La brida de muelle de leva tiene una zapata convexa sobre la que se desliza la hoja superior de un muelle de carga variable. 1, record 6, Spanish, - soporte%20grillete%20posterior%20tipo%20leva
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