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cuvelle

15:08 Aug 16, 2005
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French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general)
French term or phrase: cuvelle
In a document on repairing submarine cables. They seem to be a way of storing cables (other than on reels). Here's all the context:





MTIA - I can find nothing!
Chris Collins (X)
Local time: 00:37


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3basin
Gert Sass (M.A.)


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basin


Explanation:
It seems to be some kind of vessel, most probably a basin. The link below gives pictures of a "cuvelle á plancher"


    Reference: http://www.aquatechnobel.be/bac_40.htm
Gert Sass (M.A.)
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Local time: 01:37
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