Labour
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003220
To pitch and roll heavily in rough seas, experiencing violent and uncontrolled movements. A vessel labors when it struggles against strong waves and winds, often resulting in discomfort for those on board and potential stress on the ship's structure. This condition can affect cargo stability and crew performance.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003220 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Marine and shipyard |
| Synonyms | swink; toil; work |
| Translations | German: Stampfen; Spanish: cabeceo y balanceo; French: tangage |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-IND-003220",
"term": "Labour",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "To pitch and roll heavily in rough seas, experiencing violent and uncontrolled movements. A vessel labors when it struggles against strong waves and winds, often resulting in discomfort for those on board and potential stress on the ship's structure. This condition can affect cargo stability and crew performance.",
"synonyms": [
"swink",
"toil",
"work"
],
"subject": "Marine and shipyard",
"translations": {
"de": "Stampfen",
"es": "cabeceo y balanceo",
"fr": "tangage"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/labour/"
}
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