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Bobtail

Spanish translation: rabón


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English term or phrase:Bobtail
Spanish translation:rabón
Entered by: Elena Mart�nez
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09:46 Jan 10, 2006
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Aerospace / Aviation / Space / Aviacin
English term or phrase: Bobtail
Se trata de una especie de remolque utilizado en los aeropuertos.
Elena Mart�nez
Spain
Local time: 22:54
rabón
Explanation:
camión (tractor) tipo rabón, según

http://shogi.proz.com/kudoz/361814?rifle_url=361814,361833,3...
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urst
Germany
Local time: 22:54
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1camiòn para el transporto de gas propano
Francesca Callegari
3 +1rabón
urst


  

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16 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
bobtail
rabón


Explanation:
camión (tractor) tipo rabón, según

http://shogi.proz.com/kudoz/361814?rifle_url=361814,361833,3...

urst
Germany
Local time: 22:54
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Henry Hinds: Usado en México. Ya.
4 hrs
  -> Gracias, Henry. Ya mismo :)
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17 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
bobtail
camiòn para el transporto de gas propano


Explanation:
special "bobtail" truck is used to transport propane. The back of the "bobtail" is much shorter than other tanker trucks used to transport gasoline or diesel.



http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy_fungames/energyslang/bobt...

Francesca Callegari
Italy
Local time: 22:54
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian

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agree  Egmont
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