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abragen/abragt

English translation: protrude(s) downwards

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German term or phrase:abragen/abragt
English translation:protrude(s) downwards
Entered by: Jon Fedler

13:10 Nov 29, 2006
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering
German term or phrase: abragen/abragt
from A German Patent
" The invention relates to a tool for holding down and/or tightening objects by means of a movable tightening part e.g. a screw clamp, which is intended to provisionally hold plates or suchlike firm.
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Unlike rapid or ordinary screw clamps, the invention "will enable any objects to be stretched against surfaces or other elements which the tool cannot embrace."

In one futuristic execution example, " the holding element is a plate which can be fixed to the counter bearing , for example by a screw . The plate features a bearing sleeve, "die auf der der Gegenspannlagerflaeche abragt und in ein Lagerzappfen des beweglichen Spannteils 1 einsetzbar ist."
Jon Fedler
Local time: 12:02
protrude(s) downwards
Explanation:
ragen - to protrude
*ab*ragen - to protrude *downwards*

I think that in a technical context the term "protrude(s) downwards" (rather than loom(s)) is equivalent to "abragt."

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Example ("bearing sleeve protrudes ")
The hard disk drive of claim 1, wherein the outer wall of the bearing sleeve protrudes axially from the central opening beyond an axial end of the hub. ...
www.freepatentsonline.com/6961216.html

Definitions (Merriam Webster, http://www.m-w.com/dictionary)
pro·trude
2 : to cause to project
intransitive verb : to jut out from the surrounding surface or context <a handkerchief protruding from his breast pocket>


2:loom
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: origin unknown
1 : to come into sight in enlarged or distorted and indistinct form often as a result of atmospheric conditions
2 a : to appear in an impressively great or exaggerated form <deficits loomed large> b : to take shape as an impending occurrence
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sci-trans
Local time: 11:02
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Thanks Sci-Trans.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +1protrude(s) downwards
sci-trans
4which looms
Karin Seelhof


  

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14 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
which looms


Explanation:
confusing expression - I would prefer "herausragen".

Karin Seelhof
Local time: 11:02
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Herbie: not a technical term IMO. How about "protrude"?
11 mins
  -> @Herbie: I agree - sounds better
neutral  Ken Cox: protrudes from, or perhaps 'stands proud of' (but that may not be patent language). Incidentally, judging by Jonathan's related questions the German is not NGS quality.
27 mins
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51 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
protrude(s) downwards


Explanation:
ragen - to protrude
*ab*ragen - to protrude *downwards*

I think that in a technical context the term "protrude(s) downwards" (rather than loom(s)) is equivalent to "abragt."

Google Hits

833 for "protrudes downwards"
4 for "looms downwards"
492 for "sleeve protrudes"
0 for "sleeve looms"

Example ("bearing sleeve protrudes ")
The hard disk drive of claim 1, wherein the outer wall of the bearing sleeve protrudes axially from the central opening beyond an axial end of the hub. ...
www.freepatentsonline.com/6961216.html

Definitions (Merriam Webster, http://www.m-w.com/dictionary)
pro·trude
2 : to cause to project
intransitive verb : to jut out from the surrounding surface or context <a handkerchief protruding from his breast pocket>


2:loom
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: origin unknown
1 : to come into sight in enlarged or distorted and indistinct form often as a result of atmospheric conditions
2 a : to appear in an impressively great or exaggerated form <deficits loomed large> b : to take shape as an impending occurrence

sci-trans
Local time: 11:02
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 21
Grading comment
Thanks Sci-Trans.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ingeborg Gowans (X): I'd go with protrude
7 hrs
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