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DRIFT LINE [2 records]

Record 1 2022-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Collaboration with the FAO
  • Commercial Fishing
CONT

Two different methods of operating have led to modifications in gear resulting in two types of long lines: drift and set lines. As opposed to drifting, a piece of fishing gear is considered set when it is anchored or attached to the bottom or shore so that it is not free to move about with water or wind currents. By contrast, a drift line ... has no such attachment to the bottom or shore and is therefore free to drift or move with any currents.

OBS

drift line; drifting line: designations usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • driftline
  • driftlines
  • drift lines
  • drifting lines

French

Domaine(s)
  • Collaboration avec la FAO
  • Pêche commerciale
OBS

ligne dérivante : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • lignes dérivantes

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
CONT

Given plotting instruments and a suitable aeronautical pilotage chart, plot required tracks, drift lines, and quarter distance lines between the departure point, turning point and destination.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne

Spanish

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