16:32 Mar 5, 2015 |
Finnish to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Transport / Transportation / Shipping / signals | |||||||
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4 | point |
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3 | latch, flap, tab ... |
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latch, flap, tab ... Explanation: I think it might be a roughly tongue-shaped object used in a locking mechanism Similar terms: venttiilinkieli: valve flap lukonkieli: lock plunger / latch I don't know which of these (if any) would be the best fit for the particular context. |
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point Explanation: It refers to that tapering end of the rail that in switching is turned either against the adjacent rail or off it so as to determine which way the train will go. http://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rautatievaihde http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railroad_switch |
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