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tweenaaldssteek

English translation: double stitching

15:04 Dec 9, 2010
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general)
Dutch term or phrase: tweenaaldssteek
This text has to do with fascine mattresses for strengthening riverbeds and riverbanks.
Bij toepassing van de aparte tegen de wiepen aangetrokken kunststofgarenweefselstroken is het doelmatig wanneer die stroken ter innnige verbinding met de rest van de kunststofgarenweefselvullingmat zijn verbonden door vastnaaien met een tweenaaldssteek.
stephkg (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:22
English translation:double stitching
Explanation:
This is pure guesswork, but one would assume that the result in any case is double stitching in some pattern or other.
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Oliver Pekelharing
Netherlands
Local time: 14:22
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4double-needle stitch
Anne Lee
2 +1double stitching
Oliver Pekelharing


  

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double stitching


Explanation:
This is pure guesswork, but one would assume that the result in any case is double stitching in some pattern or other.

Oliver Pekelharing
Netherlands
Local time: 14:22
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 20

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double-needle stitch


Explanation:
Double-Needle Stitched- A finish used on a sleeve and/or bottom hem that uses two needles to create parallel rows of visible stitching. It gives the garment a cleaner, more finished look and adds durability.

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Note added at 3 days53 mins (2010-12-12 15:58:02 GMT)
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Irriterend genoeg is dit erg letterlijk en ik wil niet vitten over gelijkaardige termen, maar ik zou toch weergeven dat het stiksel uitgevoerd wordt met twee naalden die tegelijk gebruikt worden.


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Anne Lee
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:22
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