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Record 1 2012-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Outfitting of Ships
  • Marine and River Navigation Aids
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

A small piece of bunting or a thin piece of sheet metal carried at the truck, free to rotate on a spindle... It indicates the direction of the wind.

OBS

fly, wind indicator: terms also used in sailing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armement et gréement
  • Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Appareil pivotant qui, en tête de mât, indique le vent apparent.

OBS

girouette : terme employé aussi à la voile.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
  • Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
  • Vela y navegación de placer
DEF

Dispositivo utilizado para indicar la dirección desde la que sopla el viento.

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