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Record 1 2000-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cranes (Hoisting and Lifting)
  • Cranes (Construction Sites)
DEF

A fitting or device used to preserve or change the direction of a rope or chain so that it leads straight to a sheave or drum without undue friction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Grues (Levage)
  • Grues (Chantiers)
DEF

Dispositif qui guide le câble métallique de façon qu'il s'enroule correctement sur une coquille tandis que l'autre extrémité du câble peut être en déplacement latéral ou vertical.

Spanish

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