Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Feb 11, 2014 14:31
10 yrs ago
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Swedish term
A-ram
Swedish to English
Tech/Engineering
Construction / Civil Engineering
ships
På aktern monteras en A-ram.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 +3 | A-frame |
Paul Lambert
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| 4 +1 | A-bracket |
Michael Ellis
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Proposed translations
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4 mins
Paul Lambert
Sweden
Sweden
Native in English
Sweden
Always on time
Native in: English 
Works in: Swedish to English, Norwegian to English, Danish to English
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A-frame
As simple as that.
It is a simple form of construction in which the demarcation between wall and roof is not clear. The sloping roof extends all the way to the bottom.
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Note added at 6 mins (2014-02-11 14:38:32 GMT)
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Of course, that kind of frame itself is used in many other applications. A sawhorse, for instance, consists of two A-frames joined by one or more lengths of wood. The key is that the frame looks like the letter A.
It is a simple form of construction in which the demarcation between wall and roof is not clear. The sloping roof extends all the way to the bottom.
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Note added at 6 mins (2014-02-11 14:38:32 GMT)
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Of course, that kind of frame itself is used in many other applications. A sawhorse, for instance, consists of two A-frames joined by one or more lengths of wood. The key is that the frame looks like the letter A.
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1 day 13 mins
Michael Ellis
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
Extensive experience in industry
Native in: English (Variants: British, US)
Works in: Swedish to English, Norwegian to English
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A-bracket
As so often, more context required! Is it above or below water?
An A-bracket is the name of the bracket fixed to the bottom of a ship to support the propellor shaft. (see first reference)
An A-frame is built onto the deck of a trawler to tow lines, nets etc. (see second reference)
An A-bracket is the name of the bracket fixed to the bottom of a ship to support the propellor shaft. (see first reference)
An A-frame is built onto the deck of a trawler to tow lines, nets etc. (see second reference)
Reference:
http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780199205684.001.0001/acref-9780199205684-e-15
http://www.ship-technology.com/projects/far-samson/far-samson3.html
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