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Spitzen- und Schlußsignal

English translation: headlight and tail light


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German term or phrase:Spitzen- und Schlußsignal
English translation:headlight and tail light
Entered by: Steffen Walter
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16:16 Feb 2, 2004
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Tech/Engineering - Transport / Transportation / Shipping / signals, signalling, locomotives
German term or phrase: Spitzen- und Schlußsignal
"Optische und akustische Signaleinrichtung: Spitzen und Schlußsignal; Typhon;"

This is almost the last query on this. For this first part, I have "Optical and acoustic signalling device:"

I would like to check the meaning of "Spitzen und Schlußsignal" - so far I have found locomotive headlight/lamp for the first one and release/disconnect signal for the latter. Can anyone confirm these or suggest the proper alternatives? Thanks.
Natasha Gregory
Local time: 09:56
Optical and acoustic signalling:
Explanation:
head- and tail-lights; Typhon.
I'm really surprised the writer didn't say "lights AT BOTH ENDS", because it certainly has. But forget the "devices" altogether - this works perfectly well.
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David Moore
Local time: 10:56
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Thank you David. Thanks also to CMJ Trans who said the following "HOwever, I would not refer to "device" which is always a "cop out" word in my book. Optical and acoustic signals or signalling systemls/equipment, would be better".
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5 +1Optical and acoustic signalling:David Moore
4Schlusssignal is a "tail light"xxxCMJ_Trans


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Schlusssignal is a "tail light"


Explanation:
just like rear lights on cars

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Note added at 2004-02-02 16:22:13 (GMT)
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headlight is OK, for the same reason.
HOwever, I would not refer to \"device\" which is always a \"cop out\" word in my book. Optical and acoustic signals or signalling systemls/equipment, would be better

xxxCMJ_Trans
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46 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Optical and acoustic signalling:


Explanation:
head- and tail-lights; Typhon.
I'm really surprised the writer didn't say "lights AT BOTH ENDS", because it certainly has. But forget the "devices" altogether - this works perfectly well.

David Moore
Local time: 10:56
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 705
Grading comment
Thank you David. Thanks also to CMJ Trans who said the following "HOwever, I would not refer to "device" which is always a "cop out" word in my book. Optical and acoustic signals or signalling systemls/equipment, would be better".

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agree  Mario Marcolin
1 hr
  -> Thanks again, Mario
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Changes made by editors
Dec 6, 2007 - Changes made by Steffen Walter:
Edited KOG entryNatasha Gregory's old entry - "Spitzen und Schlußsignal" => "Headlight and tail light"
Dec 6, 2007 - Changes made by Steffen Walter:
Term askedSpitzen und Schlußsignal => Spitzen- und Schlußsignal
Dec 6, 2007 - Changes made by Steffen Walter:
Field (specific)(none) => Transport / Transportation / Shipping


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