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apron spat(s)

German translation: Gamaschen

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English term or phrase:spats
German translation:Gamaschen
Entered by: EHI (X)

22:31 Apr 22, 2008
English to German translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / Welding, cutting (PPE)
English term or phrase: apron spat(s)
Welders and cutters shall wear hoods, goggles, gloves and *apron spats* with protective screens provided to protect onlookers and passers-by.

(Is this an error, originally meant to read "apron and spats" - or do these mysterious things exist?)
Kerstin Braun
Local time: 02:42
aprons and spats
Explanation:
I am pretty sure this is an error. Clearly these words refer to safety clothing and make little sense as a compound word.






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EHI (X)
Local time: 02:42
Grading comment
Thought so! Thank you for confirming.
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aprons and spats


Language variant: Gamasche(n)

Explanation:
I am pretty sure this is an error. Clearly these words refer to safety clothing and make little sense as a compound word.








Example sentence(s):
  • Martinez claimed that the defendants failed to provide proper fire safety equipment such as a flame-retardant apron and spats (protective coverings worn over shoes), and there were no fire extinguishers on site
EHI (X)
Local time: 02:42
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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