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Record 1 1980-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ropemaking
OBS

A flexible twine consisting of two twisted yarns, twisted together, each having a linear density of about 2,5 ktex, usually tarred, and used for tying.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Corderie
OBS

Ficelle souple constituée par deux fils câblés ensemble ayant chacun une masse linéique de 2,5 ktex environ habituellement goudronnée, utilisée comme ligature.

Spanish

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