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English translation: jut out, poke out


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Spanish term or phrase:asomar
English translation:jut out, poke out
Entered by: Dave Pugh
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15:09 Jan 11, 2009
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tourism & Travel
Spanish term or phrase: asombar
El primitivo edificio fue una plataforma a la que asomaban cañones que hace siglos protegieron este flanco de la ciudad.
About the Candelaria bastion in Cádiz.
Thanks in advance.
Dave Pugh
Local time: 21:09
jut out, poke out
Explanation:
jut out
Verb
[jutting, jutted] to stick out

Verb 1. poke out - reach outward in space; "The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk"


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Note added at 14 minutos (2009-01-11 15:24:06 GMT)
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Oops -sorry, just seen that Mike mentioned 'poke out' already!

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Note added at 18 minutos (2009-01-11 15:28:06 GMT)
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The Castle Capari protects the southern reaches of the city of Arelenco, and overlooks the river itself. Widely considered to be impregnable, the castle is the most heavily defended fortress in the region. **Cannons jut out from the walls and towers**, and are able to rain fire down upon any vessels foolish enough to try and run the gauntlet without authority.
http://s7.invisionfree.com/Mesembria/index.php?showtopic=322

INSCRIPTION ON TABLETS SET INTO THE FRONT FACE OF THE TOWER
FOUR **CANNONS JUT OUT FROM** THE TOP CORNERS OF THE COLUMN (see picture)
http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/warmemscot-ftopic2934.html
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Lisa McCarthy
Spain
Local time: 21:09
Grading comment
I like this one.
thanks everyone.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +7jut out, poke out
Lisa McCarthy
4see phrase
Gary Smith
4lean out; poke out; stuck out
Michael Powers (PhD)


Discussion entries: 2





  

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
lean out; poke out; stuck out


Explanation:
In this context.

Oxford

Mike :)

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Note added at 5 mins (2009-01-11 15:15:03 GMT)
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.. a platform at which cannons stuck/leaned/poked out centuries ago to protect the city's flank

Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 15:09
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 115
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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +7
jut out, poke out


Explanation:
jut out
Verb
[jutting, jutted] to stick out

Verb 1. poke out - reach outward in space; "The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk"


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Note added at 14 minutos (2009-01-11 15:24:06 GMT)
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Oops -sorry, just seen that Mike mentioned 'poke out' already!

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Note added at 18 minutos (2009-01-11 15:28:06 GMT)
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The Castle Capari protects the southern reaches of the city of Arelenco, and overlooks the river itself. Widely considered to be impregnable, the castle is the most heavily defended fortress in the region. **Cannons jut out from the walls and towers**, and are able to rain fire down upon any vessels foolish enough to try and run the gauntlet without authority.
http://s7.invisionfree.com/Mesembria/index.php?showtopic=322

INSCRIPTION ON TABLETS SET INTO THE FRONT FACE OF THE TOWER
FOUR **CANNONS JUT OUT FROM** THE TOP CORNERS OF THE COLUMN (see picture)
http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/warmemscot-ftopic2934.html


Lisa McCarthy
Spain
Local time: 21:09
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 108
Grading comment
I like this one.
thanks everyone.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Chris Bruton: I like jutted out
10 mins
  -> Thanks Chris!
agree  margaret caulfield: I agree with Chris
11 mins
  -> Thanks Margaret!
agree  Rick Larg
54 mins
  -> Thanks Rick!
agree  Carol Gullidge: jutted out is nice
1 hr
  -> Cheers Carol!
agree  franglish: yes, jutted out is good
2 hrs
agree  Catherine Gilsenan: Definitely "jut"
21 hrs
agree  Esperanza González
1 day47 mins
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1 day18 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
see phrase


Explanation:
For asomar in this context I tend to change the order to keep the same feel. It's tourist info, right? The other answers are undoubtedly correct, though for me they sound a little like an engineering text.
The primitive building was a platform upon/from which cannons arose that protected this side/flank of the city centuries ago.

Gary Smith
Spain
Local time: 21:09
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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