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A-stijl

English translation: A-pillar


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Dutch term or phrase:A-stijl
English translation:A-pillar
Entered by: LAB2005
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17:08 Nov 29, 2006
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks
Dutch term or phrase: A-stijl
An article relating to the new Council directive on use of mirrors on trucks.

Zo’n hoekspiegel moet dan wel gecombineerd worden met een hoofd- en breedzichtspiegel die vóór de A-stijl staan.

Can anyone help me with this term? I've found another example of its use on www.dobli.com/. Many thanks.
LAB2005
Local time: 22:20
A-pillar
Explanation:
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/road/publications/doc/mirrors_...

The term A-pillar is used on page 27 of this report.
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Margreet Logmans
Netherlands
Local time: 23:20
Grading comment
Thanks Margreet - that's terrific - great link - and thanks Harry for your link too. Doesn't seem to be any point waiting to grade...:)
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +4A-pillarMargreet Logmans


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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
A-pillar


Explanation:
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/road/publications/doc/mirrors_...

The term A-pillar is used on page 27 of this report.

Margreet Logmans
Netherlands
Local time: 23:20
Native speaker of: Dutch
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks Margreet - that's terrific - great link - and thanks Harry for your link too. Doesn't seem to be any point waiting to grade...:)

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Harry Borsje: standard automotive terminology, see also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-pillar
3 hrs
  -> Thank you, Harry

agree  WIDIC
4 hrs
  -> Thanks!

agree  KimvanLent
5 hrs
  -> Thank you, Kim

agree  Jack den Haan
13 hrs
  -> Thank you, Jack
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