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English translation: seal

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French term or phrase:	jupe (goggles)
English translation:	seal
Entered by:	Jeux de Mots

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16:49 Feb 9, 2012

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French term or phrase: jupe (goggles)

Yet another item in the list (meh). CONTEXT:

"La jupe des lunettes est en PVC".

As far as I know, goggles don't have skirts... Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

FlyHi KudoZ activity Questions: 363 (3 open) (13 closed without grading) Answers: 0
Local time: 13:34

seal

Explanation:
The seal that (should) ensure a tight fit with the face:

http://demetz.fr/sport/modele/eau-mer/speedo/
SEAL VISTA Lunettes/masque de natation de taille polyvalente. Jupe large et souple pour une grande surface d’appui....

http://onlinemarket.com.au/goggles/help.html
The use of high quality silicone seals means that less pressure is required to form a good leak proof seal and this also helps in fitting a wide range of facial shapes and sizes.

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Jeux de Mots
Germany
Local time: 13:34

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Thank you indeed!
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Summary of answers provided

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seal

Jeux de Mots

shields

jmleger

gasket

Colin Rowe

skirt

Alison MacG

Answers

2 mins confidence:

shields

Explanation:
2. goggles A pair of tight-fitting eyeglasses, often tinted or having side shields, worn to protect the eyes from hazards such as wind, glare, water, or flying debris.

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Since they are in PVC, I imagine those are hard shield to prevent penetration by debris, metal shavings, etc.

jmleger
Local time: 06:34
Native speaker of:

French
PRO pts in category: 8

8 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

seal

Jeux de Mots
Germany
Local time: 13:34
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 40

Grading comment

Thank you indeed!

32 mins confidence:

gasket

Explanation:
Another possible option.

Swimming Goggle
Item No:PWC716688

Description: 1) 100% UV protection, shatter-resistant 2) Polycarbonate high-impact lens 3) Anti-fog treatment 4) Soft PVC gasket and silicone strap provide comfortable user experience

http://www.promo-wholesale.com/custom/Goggles/index_3.htm

Colin Rowe
Germany
Local time: 13:34
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 12

19 hrs confidence:

skirt

Explanation:
It seems likely to me that "skirt" is indeed the term intended here. This terminology is used for diving masks and is now being used increasingly for goggles, especially for the hybrid goggles that are now becoming popular. Hopefully you have an image that may provide clarification.

Some links and examples:

Aqua Sphere's new range of swim products are revolutionizing the swimming world with innovation and great quality. Established in the mid 1990's when it introduced the worlds first swim mask, the SEAL, Aqua Sphere are now producing a great range of eyewear products plus a comprehensive range of swim products.
Aqua Sphere goggles use a unique seal, that's not only very soft and comfortable to wear but it won't ever leak either. The soft skirt sits comfortably on the skin and creates an air tight barrier that doesn't let the water in.
http://www.simplyswim.com/docs/AquaSphere.aspx

Seal XP™ Swimming goggles
The Seal XP swimming goggles from Aqua Sphere are a hybrid goggle that combines the superior visibility and exceptional comfort of the Seal Mask with the low profile and hydrodynamics of the Kaiman Goggles.
It has a flexible, one-piece frame and comfortable, watertight skirt that provides for hours of swimming and water sports enjoyment.
http://www.mikesdivestore.com/1021/Aqua-Sphere-Seal-XP-Adult...

And in a scuba diving context:

Silicone Skirt
You have a choice of a clear skirt or a black skirt. Clear skirts increase your field of vision, are less claustrophobic and are generally preferred by new divers. Black skirts can help you focus on a particular task such as photography without distraction.
There are also different designs of skirt to consider:
Feathered skirt edges - On the higher quality masks the rubber skirt thins towards the edge, this makes the portion touching your face much more flexible for a comfortable fit.
Double skirt - Almost all masks have this nowdays, a second inner skirt that runs around the inside of the mask which provides a double seal making the mask less prone to leaking.
http://www.simplyscuba.com/docs/ChoosingMasks.aspx

Alison MacG
United Kingdom
Local time: 12:34
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 8

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