Concept information
Preferred term
Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37
Definition
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Sway motion is the sideway motion of a ship in maneuvering. It is a translational type of motion influenced by internal and external forces. These forces may result from rudder-hull interaction, propulsor, wind, or sea current.
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Created: 12/9/25
Broader concept
- ship motion (en)
Entry terms
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sway motion (en)
Created: 2025-12-09T14:25:54
In other languages
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تأرجح
Created: 2024-06-17T17:09:42Z
Arabic
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左右摇
Created: 2024-03-07T17:09:42Z
Chinese
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balancement
Created: 2024-12-17T11:30:41
French
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Deriva
Created: 2024-03-27T18:19:15
Italian
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svaiing
Created: 2024-01-25T11:57:13
Norwegian Bokmål
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balanço lateral
Created: 2025-05-27T14:58:42Z
Portuguese (Brazil)
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поперечная качка
Created: 2026-02-18T12:37:08
Last modified: 2026-02-18T12:37:58
Change note: Предпочтительный термин для этого понятия на русском языке изменен с «боковой снос (при качке)» на «поперечная качка» 18 февраль 2026.
Russian
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Deriva
Created: 2024-07-03T11:24:42Z
Spanish
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kuyumbayumba
Created: 2024-06-19T20:23:12
Swahili
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svajning
Created: 2024-01-25T11:59:00
Swedish
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yan öteleme
Created: 2021-07-16T14:10:19
Turkish