Jan 8, 2002 19:53
22 yrs ago
Spanish term

yaque

Spanish to English Other
"base de apoyo para trailers, que evita que el vehículo se mueva cuando esté siendo cargado o descargado"

I would like the correct English term for this device.

Thanks!
Proposed translations (English)
4 +6 jack

Proposed translations

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jack

It looks as though "yaque" is Spanglish for "jack". This reference mentions a "trailer stabilizer jack":

[PDF] RDT&E BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION SHEET (R-2 Exhibit)
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - ... Bomb Transport Module and ADU-537 Upgrade. Completed development of M61 Gun Firing Stand, Containter Dolly, MJ-1 Platform, Trailer Stabilizer Jack, Flare ...
www.dtic.mil/descriptivesum/Y2002/AirForce/0604602F.pdf

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Note added at 2002-01-09 15:22:02 (GMT)
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Here\'s a non-militaristic reference:

http://www.go-rv.com/online/465/showproductdetails?catid=170...

For leveling or stabilizing camper trailers, travel trailers, boat trailers and similar vehicles. Infinite adjustments for 111/2\" to 173/4\". Large metal foot pad gives good support. Stabilizing load capacity is 1000 lbs; raising capacity is 650 lbs. Jack rod, sold separately, adjusts stabilizing jack.
Peer comment(s):

agree Rick Henry : yes... in Spanish it's a "gato"
2 mins
agree O María Elena Guerrero : Yes, Rick
4 mins
agree BelkisDV
1 hr
agree Amero Communications
1 hr
agree Robert INGLEDEW : yaque no encuentro otra respuesta, te doy mi agree...
6 hrs
agree Sue Horn
8 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks very much for your help! RG "
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