shoulder blade circumference
English translation: No, it doesn't make sense
| 04:59 Feb 24, 2006 |
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|  Selected response from: William [Bill] Gray Norway Local time: 04:58 | ||||||
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| 5 +1 | the measurement of the circumference of the chest at the level of the scapulae (shoulder blades) |
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| 3 | No, it doesn't make sense |
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No, it doesn't make sense Explanation: I have answered you thus because it's how you asked the question! Due to the shape of the scapula (shoulder blade) it would be extremely difficult to measure its circumference. Therefore I assume you cannot possibly mean that. See http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus202.html for a picture. Michael has offered another suggestion. I support his suggestions, but in what context: dogs: http://www.wiggleswags.com/measure.htm called "the circumference of the chest". cows: http://www.bovineengineering.com/linear_female.html called "heart girth". humans: http://www.expresswetsuit.com/alterations.html called "chest measurement". It's always good to give as much context as possible with such questions, since they are not a direct translation question, and such random words can have such different meanings in different contexts. Hope all this helps! |
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1 hr confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1the measurement of the circumference of the chest at the level of the scapulae (shoulder blades) Explanation: The measurement is done with a tape measure, like a tailor. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 13 hrs (2006-02-24 18:44:40 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- http://64.233.179.104/search?q=cache:DtVbYY-GJIUJ:arn2.com/f... |
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