Parbuckling

Parbuckling

A technique for moving a load utilising a simple 2:1 mechanical advantage system in which the load is placed inside a bight formed in a length of rope, webbing, tarpaulin, blanket, netting, and so forth that creates the mechanical advantage, rather than being attached to the outside of the bight with ancillary rope rescue hardware.

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Industry/Domain: Fire safety
Category: Prevention & protection
Company: NFPA
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parbuckling

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

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Language; Dictionaries

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parbuckle

Language; Dictionaries

To hoist or lower by means of a parbuckle.

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