Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
formazione di pareti curve, volte, velette
English translation:
construction of curved partitions, vaulted ceilings and downstands
Added to glossary by
Russell Jones
Dec 8, 2003 14:42
20 yrs ago
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Italian term
formazione di pareti curve, volte, velette
Italian to English
Tech/Engineering
Building and construction - types of walls or facades, can't find a good translation for volte and velette. thanks in advance!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | construction of curved partitions, vaulted ceilings and downstands. |
Russell Jones
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| 4 | "vaults and gables" |
Alberto La Barbera (X)
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Proposed translations
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construction of curved partitions, vaulted ceilings and downstands.
Velette are not always exactly "downstands" but this is the only equivalent term in English (UK) usage, unless you prefer something like "vaults and other ceiling features".
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26 mins
"vaults and gables"
volta is definitely 'vault'
I'm pretty sure of 'gable' for veletta,too
I'm pretty sure of 'gable' for veletta,too
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