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GUEULE RAIE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Ropemaking
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cat's paw
1, record 1, English, cat%27s%20paw
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- catspaw 2, record 1, English, catspaw
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The most efficient method of attaching the bight of a rope, or a sling to a hook, provided that boat standing parts are under load. 3, record 1, English, - cat%27s%20paw
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Twist up two parts of a lanyard in opposite directions and hook the tackle through the two eyes thus formed. 4, record 1, English, - cat%27s%20paw
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Is the best of all Sling Hitches and is often recommended for a slippery rope. 5, record 1, English, - cat%27s%20paw
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The cat's paw knot is used when the bight of a rope, - a sling, for example, - is to be hitched to a hook. It is a strong, secure hitch that cannot slip or jam. 6, record 1, English, - cat%27s%20paw
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Corderie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nœud de gueule de raie
1, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20gueule%20de%20raie
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- nœud en gueule de raie 2, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20en%20gueule%20de%20raie
masculine noun
- gueule de raie 3, record 1, French, gueule%20de%20raie
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] nœud [...] surtout utilisé pour crocher une élingue sur un croc de charge. Faire 2 demi-clefs puis les torsader vers l'extérieur; accoler les 2 œils restants et les capeler sur le croc. 4, record 1, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20gueule%20de%20raie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-05-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pruneface
1, record 2, English, pruneface
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prune: a dull or otherwise unpleasant person. 2, record 2, English, - pruneface
Record 2, Key term(s)
- prune
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- face de rat
1, record 2, French, face%20de%20rat
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- gueule de raie 1, record 2, French, gueule%20de%20raie
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir aussi Popeye. 1, record 2, French, - face%20de%20rat
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bum mug 1, record 3, English, bum%20mug
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gueule de raie 1, record 3, French, gueule%20de%20raie
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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