11:02 Sep 10, 2006 |
German to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / brake systems | |||||||
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4 +3 | wobble; (technical) nutation. |
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4 -1 | impact |
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impact Explanation: The technical term for "Schlag" in English is IMPACT. |
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wobble; (technical) nutation. Explanation: Two pretty reliable references, I'd say: wobble: Definition, Synonyms and Much More From Answers.comwobble also wabble v. , -bled also -bled , -bling -bling , -bles -bles . v.intr. To move or rotate with an uneven or rocking motion or unsteadily. www.answers.com/topic/wobble and from: Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary nutation One entry found for nutation. Main Entry: nu·ta·tion Pronunciation: nü-'tA-sh&n, nyü- Function: noun Etymology: Latin nutation-, nutatio, from nutare to nod, rock -- more at NUMEN 1 archaic : the act of nodding the head 2 : oscillatory movement of the axis of a rotating body (as the earth) : WOBBLE http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/nutation |
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