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scossa

English translation: (outer) shell


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Italian term or phrase:scocca
English translation:(outer) shell
Entered by: sarahca
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20:25 Dec 19, 2011
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
Italian term or phrase: scossa
Referring to a men's jacket:

"Il capo si può utilizzare come **scossa** a protezione della felpa interna."

Thanks!
sarahca
Local time: 23:04
(outer) shell
Explanation:
I'm presuming this is a typo for "scocca".The term is used in the context of jackets

See for example:

Juza Nature Photography - Abbigliamento per caccia fotografica
www.juzaphoto.com/topic2.php?f=21&t...2Cached -
5 nov 2011 – Per la parte superiore se fa molto freddo metto una giacca imbottita e, ... serve assai meno, quando avete una bella scocca in goretex il più è ...

splende alto elastico piumino trapuntato donne giacca (yinlin ...
www.lightinthebox.com/.../splende-alto-elastico-pi...Cached -
Alto 66 centimetri brillante giacca corta dalla scocca poliestere; cappuccio staccabile e vera pelliccia sul cappuccio; elastiche in trapuntato forma v; 30 gradi con ...

Shell Jackets & Men's Outer Jacket
www.hudsontrail.com › Browse Online › Men's OuterwearCached -
These shell jackets and men's outer jackets from Hudson Trail Outfitter's Ltd. are designed for severe weather protection to seal out moisture and wind. ...

outer shell jacket? [Archive] - Bike Forums
www.bikeforums.net › Bike Forums › Bike Forums › Winter CyclingCached -
10 posts - 10 authors - Last post: 24 Oct 2008
what is a good soft shell jacket that is windproof and water resistant? the weather condition is around 50-30 f.

Outer Shell Jackets - Blank Clothing
www.blankclothing.com.au/outer-shell-jackets.htmlCached
Shell jackets buy online bulk wholesale, no minimum. Weather proof outer layers to be worn over the top of other clothing for extreme protection. Full range here ...
Selected response from:

Shera Lyn Parpia
Italy
Local time: 06:04
Grading comment
Thanks again!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3(outer) shellShera Lyn Parpia
3shock absorber
Glinda


Discussion entries: 3





  

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
shock absorber


Explanation:
Grazie Carmela per l'imbeccata, ma senza un po' di contesto da parte di Sarah ancora non sono tanto convinta di questa frase un po' oscura... Comunque ecco una proposta:

"This article can also work as a shock absorber, which preserves the fleece lining".

Glinda
Local time: 06:04
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 4
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
(outer) shell


Explanation:
I'm presuming this is a typo for "scocca".The term is used in the context of jackets

See for example:

Juza Nature Photography - Abbigliamento per caccia fotografica
www.juzaphoto.com/topic2.php?f=21&t...2Cached -
5 nov 2011 – Per la parte superiore se fa molto freddo metto una giacca imbottita e, ... serve assai meno, quando avete una bella scocca in goretex il più è ...

splende alto elastico piumino trapuntato donne giacca (yinlin ...
www.lightinthebox.com/.../splende-alto-elastico-pi...Cached -
Alto 66 centimetri brillante giacca corta dalla scocca poliestere; cappuccio staccabile e vera pelliccia sul cappuccio; elastiche in trapuntato forma v; 30 gradi con ...

Shell Jackets & Men's Outer Jacket
www.hudsontrail.com › Browse Online › Men's OuterwearCached -
These shell jackets and men's outer jackets from Hudson Trail Outfitter's Ltd. are designed for severe weather protection to seal out moisture and wind. ...

outer shell jacket? [Archive] - Bike Forums
www.bikeforums.net › Bike Forums › Bike Forums › Winter CyclingCached -
10 posts - 10 authors - Last post: 24 Oct 2008
what is a good soft shell jacket that is windproof and water resistant? the weather condition is around 50-30 f.

Outer Shell Jackets - Blank Clothing
www.blankclothing.com.au/outer-shell-jackets.htmlCached
Shell jackets buy online bulk wholesale, no minimum. Weather proof outer layers to be worn over the top of other clothing for extreme protection. Full range here ...

Shera Lyn Parpia
Italy
Local time: 06:04
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 499
Grading comment
Thanks again!
Notes to answerer
Asker: That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Shera Lyn!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Barbara Carrara
4 hrs
  -> Grazie cara!

agree  Glinda: You're right, of course! I was misled by that typo -__-
10 hrs
  -> Thanks :)

agree  Raffaella Panigada
10 hrs
  -> Grazie :)
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