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20:04 May 12, 2002 |
German to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general) / Armaturen | |||||||
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5 | auxiliary cutoffs (feeler gauge) |
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4 | hidden auxiliary barriers |
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4 | temporary cut off/blocking/barrier |
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hidden auxiliary barriers Explanation: I'm playing with the word "Spion" a bit, but at least this gives the phrase a technical meaning. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2002-05-12 20:33:32 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- \"Spion\" as in \"secret agent\", \"hidden agent\". |
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temporary cut off/blocking/barrier Explanation: I would put temporary as opposed to "dauerhaft";I haven't got a clue where the SPION comes in...good luck! |
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auxiliary cutoffs (feeler gauge) Explanation: Hilfs- is usually auxiliary Absperrung, in the context of valves, is cutoff Spion is a feeler gauge (all these are from experience, supported by Routledge). |
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