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wielwig

English translation: wheel chock


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Dutch term or phrase:wielwig
English translation:wheel chock
Entered by: Natalia Papasteriadou, LL.M
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15:06 Feb 21, 2010
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Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering
Dutch term or phrase: wielwig
Excerpt from a certificate of examination of a truck

"De uitrusting moet worden aangevult met een wielwig van X x Y x Z cm"

Thank you!
Natalia Papasteriadou, LL.M
Local time: 10:05
wheel chock
Explanation:
A wedge shaped block used to immobilize a vehicle with a failing brake system.
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André Linsen
Local time: 09:05
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Summary of answers provided
5wedge, chock, trig, scotch
Ballistic
4wheel chock
André Linsen


  

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wheel chock


Explanation:
A wedge shaped block used to immobilize a vehicle with a failing brake system.


    Reference: http://www.chocks.com/grandlist.php?Mat=1
André Linsen
Local time: 09:05
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 4
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wedge, chock, trig, scotch


Explanation:
de wielen met een wig vastzetten
put a wedge/chock/trig/scotch under the wheels

Zie Van Dale

Ballistic
Belgium
Local time: 09:05
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Changes made by editors
Feb 28, 2010 - Changes made by Natalia Papasteriadou, LL.M:
Edited KOG entryNatalia Papasteriadou, LL.M's old entry - "wielwig" => "wheel chock"


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