Boom definition

Boom means the part of a structure that is attached to a crane or hoist superstructure and is used to support the upper end of the hoisting tackle. (« flèche »)
Boom means flotation boom or other effective bar- rier containment material suitable for containment of oil dis- charged onto the surface of the water.
Boom means flotation boom or other effective bar- rier containment material suitable for containment of oil that is discharged onto the surface of the water.

Examples of Boom in a sentence

  • GROUP C - Boom & winch truck; concrete spreader/belt placer; deep xxxxx for dewatering; farm type tractor (over 75 hp.) pulling disc or roller; forklift; front end loader (under 2 cu.

  • GROUP 1a: Machines doing hook work; Machines handling machinery; All types of cranes 15 ton and over factory rating; Cable ways; Draglines 15 ton and over factory rating; High Rail/Burro Crane 15 ton and over factory rating; Rail Loader (Winch Boom Type) 15 ton and over factory rating; Machines similar to above, including remote control equipment; Equipment in this Wage Group that does not require an oiler.

  • W.J. Zwalve, Hoofdstukken uit de Geschiedenis van het Europese Privaatrecht, I Inleiding en Zakenrecht, Den Haag: Boom 2006, p.

  • Viewing by appointment - please contact The Property Boom to arrange a viewing or for any further information and a copy of the Home Report.

  • Derricks (all derricks, land, floating or Chicago Boom type with booms including jib, 140 ft.


More Definitions of Boom

Boom means the projecting part of a back-hoe, shovel, crane or similar lifting device from which a load is likely to be supported; (“flèche”)
Boom means flotation boom or other effective barrier con- tainment material suitable for containment of oil that is discharged onto the surface of the water.
Boom means a structural device or devices used to contain and/or absorb oil or other pollutants that may be placed into water.
Boom means flotation boom or other effective bar- rier containment material suitable for containment, protection or recovery of oil that is discharged onto the surface of the water. Boom also includes the associated support equipment necessary for rapid deployment and anchoring appropriate for the operating environment. Boom will be classified using criteria found in the 2000 ASTM International F 1523-94 (2001) and ASTM International F 625-94 (Reapproved 2000), and the Resource Typing Guidelines found in chapter 13 of the 2000 Oil spill field operations guide.
Boom means a beneficial owner, officer or manager of the firm;
Boom means the projecting part of a backhoe, shovel, crane or similar lifting device from which a load is likely to be supported;
Boom means flotation boom or other effective barrier con- tainment material suitable for containment, protection or recovery of oil that is discharged onto the surface of the water. Boom also in- cludes the associated support equipment necessary for rapid deployment and anchoring appropriate for the operating environment. Boom will be classified using criteria found in the ASTM International F 1523-94 (2013) and ASTM International ASTM F265/F625M-94 (2017), and the Re­ source Typing Guidelines found in the Worldwide Response Resource List (WRRL) user manual.