lead bulb

Spanish translation: bulbo de plomo

16:52 Sep 16, 2001
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
English term or phrase: lead bulb
"Waste weight high up in the boat and you lose all-important kilogrammes which can be packed into the lead bulb at the bottom of the keel fin to keep the boat as upright as possible."

En un texto acerca de la construcción de embarcaciones.

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David Meléndez Tormen
Chile
Spanish translation:bulbo de plomo
Explanation:
Bulbo de lastre en forma de gota de agua que forma parte de la porción inferior de la quilla.
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Víctor Nine
Argentina
Local time: 10:38
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5 +1bulbo de plomo
Víctor Nine
4Lastre principal..
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bulbo de plomo


Explanation:
Bulbo de lastre en forma de gota de agua que forma parte de la porción inferior de la quilla.

Víctor Nine
Argentina
Local time: 10:38
Native speaker of: Spanish
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Muchas gracias!

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agree  Clarisa Moraña: Seguro es eso, lo confirma mi "timonel sin barco".
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Lastre principal..


Explanation:
'Lead bulb': Lastre o contrapeso principal, [en éste caso se asemeja a un 'bulbo' el empaque].
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Ivan Sanchez
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