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09:28 Jul 9, 2003 |
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4 +2 | machined part |
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5 | precision-machined aircraft parts/components |
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3 | finely wrought parts |
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3 | intricate part/component |
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finely wrought parts Explanation: ... created. The finely wrought parts of sheet metal are joined by wire and bestow a graphic quality and elegance on the floating work. ... www.galerie-thomas.de/artists/calder_e.htm - 10k |
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intricate part/component Explanation: Hi Amanda! This might be getting towards it |
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machined part Explanation: I fear the meaning of "ouvragé" here may depend very much on the context. It could mean "intricate", or simply "machined", if the French is trying to avoid using the same word twice in the same page (as they do). |
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