la obra viva y la obra muerta
English translation: the underwater body and the upperworks
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| na | obra muerta = freeboard |
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| na | by extension, "obra viva" would refer... |
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| na | See below |
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| na | the underwater body and the upperworks |
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| na | fun with the DRAE |
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obra muerta = freeboard Explanation: I do not know much about nautical terms. Following is what I found in dictionaries. Simon & Schuster Spanish-English: obra muerta = freeboard, upperworks American Heritage English: freeboard = distance between waterline and uppermost full deck of a ship I hope this helps. |
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by extension, "obra viva" would refer... Explanation: to the "live" or working parts of the boat's hull (including, of course, the keel and rudder), which have a direct effect on how the boat handles and, as we say, keeps the sea, in contrast to the freeboard, which usually doesn't interact hydrodynamically (unless you're heeling at a truly sporty angle)! Alas, apart from "working hull," I don't know of any specific term that would be equivalent to "obra viva." If your work involves a lot of nautical documents, may I suggest a small investment in _Royce's Sailing Illustrated_? It's been around since the late '50s (most recent edition on my shelves, 1989) and is not only a veritable mother lode of nautical info, but also a treat to read just for fun. ISBN: 930030-51-6, and about U.S.$15.00. Cheers, HC |
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See below Explanation: 'Obra muerta': 'Dead weight'; it's the total gross weight of the vessel (structure's weight plus cargo,(expressed in water weight displacement, normally tons.). 'Obra viva':-Not sure, but points to the useful capacity of a vessel- Luck! |
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the underwater body and the upperworks Explanation: "Obra viva" means everything below the waterline. "Obra muerta" the hull above the waterline. Diccionario para Ingenieros - Louis A. Robb Compendio de Terminolog�a N�utica - Marina de Guerra del Per� |
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fun with the DRAE Explanation: Here's its def of "obra muerta": Parte del casco de un barco, que está por encima de la línea de flotación. Y de "obra viva": Acción buena que se ejecuta en estado de gracia. Uh, maybe under "vivo"? Mar. V. agua, marea, obra viva. Abandon ship. |
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