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Mar 7, 2012 10:29
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English term

toes

English to French Tech/Engineering Mining & Minerals / Gems
the engineer may direct the contractor to drill holes for the secondary breakage of oversize toes on the benches.
Proposed translations (French)
4 +1 monticule/ bloc en roche dure
4 blocs
3 pieds

Proposed translations

+1
40 mins

monticule/ bloc en roche dure

toe : a hump of solid rock between the free face and the bench floor

ou une bosse/un bloc en roche dure


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Note added at 45 mins (2012-03-07 11:15:21 GMT)
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Dans le lien, il y a aussi la définition de "free face":" This is an exposed rock surface towards which the explosive charge can break out. It resembles a wall."
Peer comment(s):

agree GILLES MEUNIER
1 day 3 hrs
merci Gilles!
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56 mins

blocs

blocs trop gros / blocs surdimensionnés sur les gradins
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1 hr

pieds

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