Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
afvuurstang
English translation:
firing pin
Added to glossary by
Sven Petersson
Jan 20, 2002 08:58
22 yrs ago
Dutch term
rebecc vissers
afvuurstang
Non-PRO
Dutch to English
Tech/Engineering
part of the Glock gun
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | firing pin |
Sven Petersson
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| 4 -1 | Firing rod |
Koos Vanderwilt
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Proposed translations
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20 mins
Sven Petersson
Sweden
Sweden
Native in English
Sweden
Medical Translator
Native in: Swedish 
, English
Works in: English to Swedish, Danish to Swedish, German to Swedish, and 13 more.
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10 hrs
Koos Vanderwilt
United States
United States
United States
Works in: English to Dutch, Dutch to English, Dutch
Related KudoZ points
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4
Firing rod
A playfully presented alternative.
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Peer comment(s):
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Dave Greatrix
: A firing rod is different to a firing pin. The "pin" detonates a bullet, whereas firing rod is responsible for the propulsion of the projectile. eg. table tennis balls in a toy gun.
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