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hinterzogene Formen

English translation: slim shape


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German term or phrase:hinterzogene Formen
English translation:slim shape
Entered by: William Kratzer Jr.
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04:57 Feb 6, 2008
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German term or phrase: hinterzogene Formen
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William Kratzer Jr.
United States
Local time: 03:42
slim shape
Explanation:
hinterzogen closest meaning in this case would be retracted which together with form doesn't make much sense. I would opt for slim shape as opposed to bulky, encumbrant
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Local time: 11:42
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Hinterzogene Formen.
undercut


Explanation:
not sure but I have a feeling that this is the same as hinterschnitten oder unterschnitten

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2 days9 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
slim shape


Explanation:
hinterzogen closest meaning in this case would be retracted which together with form doesn't make much sense. I would opt for slim shape as opposed to bulky, encumbrant

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Local time: 11:42
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Feb 6, 2008 - Changes made by Steffen Walter:
Term askedHinterzogene Formen. => hinterzogene Formen


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