absturzsichernde Funktion
English translation: (need for) security railings
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|  Selected response from: Sandy A Pirie Local time: 13:30 | ||||||
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| 5 | (need for the provision of) security railings |
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| 4 +1 | to (perform the function of) prevent(ing) anyone falling |
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39 mins confidence: 
(need for the provision of) security railings Explanation: Haven't gone through the Spiegel article but have instead thought independently of it. You'd probably best rephrase the part of the sentence after the semi-colon along the lines of: ... ; moreover the glazing was intended to spare the need for the provision of security railings. Architectural Hardware or Ironmongers or Ironmongery or Metalwork ... Architectural metalworkers/fabricators, also staircase (metal), atrium bridges, ... Balustrades, Handrails, Security Railing and gates, Mezzanine flooring. ... www.kellysearch.co.uk/gb-product-5207.html - 55k - Cached - Similar pages Building design skylight roof window sky light window roof ... security gates cantilever gates security bollards removable bollards telescopic ... handrails Normbau metal railings systems metal gates balustrades ... www.buildingdesign.co.uk/facil-group2/pensher/index.htm - 29k -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 49 mins (2006-06-17 15:41:53 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Probably even better without 'the provision', i.e. 'moreover, the glazing was meant to obviate the need for security railings' File Format: Microsoft Word - View as HTML These chairs will obviate the need for railings. The extra chairs will be extremely beneficial for exam taking as well as improving the safety. ... chemed.chem.pitt.edu/renovations/LecHallPunchList.doc - |
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peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1to (perform the function of) prevent(ing) anyone falling Explanation: This may work, as long as it's not too long for you... |
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