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kramla

English translation: cramp iron

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Swedish term or phrase:kramla
English translation:cramp iron
Entered by: Helena Dahlenius

21:01 Feb 14, 2008
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
Swedish term or phrase: kramla
varje (sten)platta skall hållas av kramlor
Helena Dahlenius
Sweden
Local time: 00:16
cramp iron
Explanation:
cramp irons hold together stone e.g. in masonry
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PeeGee (X)
Finland
Local time: 01:16
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Summary of answers provided
5cramp
George Hopkins
4cramp iron
PeeGee (X)
4stud
asptech
3tie [iron]
Hugh Curtis


  

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cramp iron


Explanation:
cramp irons hold together stone e.g. in masonry


    Reference: http://books.google.com/books?id=fe6tPdWCLoYC&pg=RA1-PA53&lp...
PeeGee (X)
Finland
Local time: 01:16
Native speaker of: Native in FinnishFinnish
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cramp


Explanation:
Also called cramp iron.

George Hopkins
Local time: 00:16
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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tie [iron]


Explanation:
I would use tie iron, most tech dictionaries give this too. Its what I remember form my days of actually working for a living.

Hugh Curtis
Local time: 00:16
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stud


Explanation:
the normal meaning, but more context is needed

asptech
Local time: 00:16
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Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish
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