bulb or wave piercer

German translation: Wulst- oder Wavepiercer-Bug

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English term or phrase:bulb or wave piercer
German translation:Wulst- oder Wavepiercer-Bug
Entered by: Alexandra Collins

14:01 Jan 8, 2018
English to German translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Ships, Sailing, Maritime / Specification
English term or phrase: bulb or wave piercer
The Korvet features a round bilged hull with a single chine at the level of the waterline. A bulb or wave piercer at the bow extends the waterline and aids with tracking. It can handle light ice conditions by breaking and deflecting thin ice built up.
Alexandra Collins
Local time: 02:36
Wulst- oder Wavepiercer-Bug
Explanation:
Die bulb am Bug vorne ist der Wulst eines Wulstbugs, und bei dem Wavepiercer wurde der Begriff direkt ins Deutsche übernommen.

http://www.yacht.de/magazin/heft_info/setzt-sich-der-negativ...

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Note added at 9 mins (2018-01-08 14:10:31 GMT)
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Man könnte in diesem Fall auch einfach "Wulstbug oder Wavepiercer" sagen.
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Berit Kostka, PhD
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Local time: 03:36
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Wulst- oder Wavepiercer-Bug


Explanation:
Die bulb am Bug vorne ist der Wulst eines Wulstbugs, und bei dem Wavepiercer wurde der Begriff direkt ins Deutsche übernommen.

http://www.yacht.de/magazin/heft_info/setzt-sich-der-negativ...

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Note added at 9 mins (2018-01-08 14:10:31 GMT)
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Man könnte in diesem Fall auch einfach "Wulstbug oder Wavepiercer" sagen.

Berit Kostka, PhD
Türkiye
Local time: 03:36
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