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multi-kerfs

French translation: multi-coupures/plusieurs coupures


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English term or phrase:multi-kerfs
French translation:multi-coupures/plusieurs coupures
Entered by: narasimha CSN MURTHY
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03:06 Dec 4, 2006
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Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / Tires
English term or phrase: multi-kerfs
P. ex. :
"A new winter tire for North Europe.
It features thin multi-kerfs, wider treads and deeper grooves to maximize performance during the winter season." (http://tinyurl.com/smdm3)
Yves Lanthier
Local time: 07:00
multi-coupures/plusieurs coupures
Explanation:
Kerf is a cut made by saw,axe etc. This is derived from the old English word cyrf a cutting; related to old English 'CEORFAN' TO CARVE.
Reference : Collins Dictionary
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narasimha CSN MURTHY
India
Local time: 16:30
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J'ai opté pour l'expression « entailles multiples », entailles étant beaucoup utilisé dans le domaine, malgré l'ambiguïté (une entaille pourrait être accidentelle...). Merci.
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5multi-coupures/plusieurs coupures
narasimha CSN MURTHY
3Pneu à multi-sculptures
florence metzger


  

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multi-coupures/plusieurs coupures


Explanation:
Kerf is a cut made by saw,axe etc. This is derived from the old English word cyrf a cutting; related to old English 'CEORFAN' TO CARVE.
Reference : Collins Dictionary

narasimha CSN MURTHY
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Local time: 16:30
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J'ai opté pour l'expression « entailles multiples », entailles étant beaucoup utilisé dans le domaine, malgré l'ambiguïté (une entaille pourrait être accidentelle...). Merci.
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Pneu à multi-sculptures


Explanation:
On parle des sculptures d'un pneu.Voir site de Michelin.

florence metzger
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