thrashing robots

16:21 Feb 27, 2012
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English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general)
English term or phrase: thrashing robots
Contexto:

"A low key "snap" solved the problem of a metal-on-metal roar, secured a safety perimeter around thrashing robots, and defeated steel screws in a mushroom vs. thread competition.."

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Sofia Ortega
Spain
Local time: 12:17


Summary of answers provided
3robotes que se estaban revolcando
DLyons
3robot che si scontrano/colpiscono
Alberto Manni


  

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robotes que se estaban revolcando


Explanation:
O algo así. "Hacer moviementos violentos", to "flail around".

DLyons
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robot che si scontrano/colpiscono


Explanation:
sarebbe una traduzione sensata se questa frase venisse da qualche racconto di fantascienza, o dalle robot wars. Mi sfugge il contesto qui...

Alberto Manni
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