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GAFFE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- boat hook
1, record 1, English, boat%20hook
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- boathook 2, record 1, English, boathook
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long rod with a knob on one end and a metal point and hook at the other; used to push or pull other boats, logs, or objects from or to the side of a boat or to engage lines, rings, or buoys. 3, record 1, English, - boat%20hook
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
boat hook: designation officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee. 4, record 1, English, - boat%20hook
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gaffe d'embarcation
1, record 1, French, gaffe%20d%27embarcation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gaffe 2, record 1, French, gaffe
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument composé d'un croc et d'une pointe métallique fixés au bout d'un manche en bois, qui sert dans la marine pour accrocher, accoster, etc. 3, record 1, French, - gaffe%20d%27embarcation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gaffe : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 1, French, - gaffe%20d%27embarcation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bichero
1, record 1, Spanish, bichero
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-01-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gaff hook
1, record 2, English, gaff%20hook
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gaffe
1, record 2, French, gaffe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-09-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gaff-hook
1, record 3, English, gaff%2Dhook
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- gaff 2, record 3, English, gaff
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] hook attached directly to the end of a rod or pole for the purpose of landing a fish or piercing a fish in any part of its body ... 3, record 3, English, - gaff%2Dhook
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gaffe
1, record 3, French, gaffe
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crochet attaché à l'extrémité d'une baguette ou d'une perche et destiné à sortir un poisson de l'eau ou à le transpercer en n'importe quelle partie du corps. 2, record 3, French, - gaffe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La gaffe est un outil très utile qui permet de manipuler en toute sécurité les brochets [...] de grande taille. [...] La bonne façon de l'utiliser est de l'insérer dans la bouche du poisson et de l'enfoncer à travers l'une des fines membranes qui se trouvent de chaque côté de la langue. 3, record 3, French, - gaffe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-03-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Wood
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pike pole
1, record 4, English, pike%20pole
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- driving pike 2, record 4, English, driving%20pike
- pick handspike 2, record 4, English, pick%20handspike
- pick pole 2, record 4, English, pick%20pole
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pole usually 12 to 20 feet long with a pike in one end used in directing floating logs ... 3, record 4, English, - pike%20pole
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transport du bois
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gaffe
1, record 4, French, gaffe
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Longue perche à l'extrémité de laquelle est fixée une pointe de fer garnie latéralement d'un crochet; la gaffe sert à [...] manœuvrer les grumes. 2, record 4, French, - gaffe
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-07-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pike pole
1, record 5, English, pike%20pole
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- ceiling hook 2, record 5, English, ceiling%20hook
correct, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of plaster hook with metal head shaped in the fashion of an old-style battle pike. 3, record 5, English, - pike%20pole
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A long wooden or fiberglass pole with a sharp metal point and a spur-like hook, used to pull down plaster, especially from ceilings, to expose hidden fire. 4, record 5, English, - pike%20pole
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Tool consisting of a pole, having a metal point with a spur at right angles, mainly used to pull down ceilings, etc., to gain access to burning materials. 5, record 5, English, - pike%20pole
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pike pole, ceiling hook; terms and definition (c) standardized by ISO. 6, record 5, English, - pike%20pole
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Although considered as synonymous with "pike pole" and "ceiling hook" by some authors, the term "plaster hook" should not be confused with those. 6, record 5, English, - pike%20pole
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
See record "plaster hook/croc à incendie." 6, record 5, English, - pike%20pole
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- gaffe
1, record 5, French, gaffe
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perche spéciale munie d'un crochet éperon métallique aux angles droits et utilisée notamment pour abattre des plafonds, etc., afin de découvrir les matériaux en combustion. 2, record 5, French, - gaffe
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Perche munie d'un double crochet de fer, destinée à faire tomber des matériaux légers et, éventuellement, à effectuer des recherches dans les nappes d'eau. 3, record 5, French, - gaffe
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gaffe : terme et définition (c) normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 5, French, - gaffe
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Voir la fiche «croc à incendie / plaster hook». 4, record 5, French, - gaffe
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-02-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- gaffe
1, record 6, English, gaffe
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tactless or indiscreet remark, action, etc. ... 2, record 6, English, - gaffe
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because they think in terms of performance, the media - and probably the voters - now look at body language, listen for gaffes. 3, record 6, English, - gaffe
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reference to televised political debates 4, record 6, English, - gaffe
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gaffe
1, record 6, French, gaffe
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- bévue 1, record 6, French, b%C3%A9vue
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action, parole intempestive ou maladroite. 1, record 6, French, - gaffe
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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