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anneau sanglé d'écoute

English translation: webbing-reinforced clew ring

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French term or phrase:anneau sanglé d'écoute
English translation:webbing-reinforced clew ring
Entered by: Miranda Joubioux (X)

13:39 Nov 30, 2007
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Ships, Sailing, Maritime / sailmaking
French term or phrase: anneau sanglé d'écoute
L’inventaire très complet (cordage anti-torsion, cosses inox renforcées, anneau sanglé d’écoute, bandes de visualisation) optimise et facilite l’utilisation de votre gennaker.

I haven't got very far with this other than finding this Northsails doc. in French in which they are mentioned
http://www.northsails.dk/ch/CHMC140T.asp
Miranda Joubioux (X)
Local time: 13:31
strapping-reinforced clew ring
Explanation:
'strappING' to avoid possibly erroneous connotations of leather, and 'clew' because that's what it should be called on an EN sail.
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Tony M
France
Local time: 13:31
Grading comment
Thanks Tony. After reading your answer I checked with a man in the sail making business and he said to use "webbing"
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Summary of answers provided
4strap reinforced sheet ring
Drmanu49
2 +1strapping-reinforced clew ring
Tony M


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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
strap reinforced sheet ring


Explanation:
.The device of claim 10 including a sheet material ring embedded in said member .... be fiberglass reinforced, for withstanding the mooring induced stresses. ...
www.freepatentsonline.com/5467727.html - 30k

Drmanu49
France
Local time: 13:31
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 174
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +1
strapping-reinforced clew ring


Explanation:
'strappING' to avoid possibly erroneous connotations of leather, and 'clew' because that's what it should be called on an EN sail.

Tony M
France
Local time: 13:31
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 150
Grading comment
Thanks Tony. After reading your answer I checked with a man in the sail making business and he said to use "webbing"

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Bourth (X): I was going to say "Webbing, sarge?" - I will anyway - but then saw that Yeswhere refers to webbing.
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Alex! Yes, I hesitated too, only I was afraid 'webbing' might be too specific.
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