'kiessteun'

English translation: chain stopper

09:13 Jun 28, 2005
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Ships, Sailing, Maritime
Dutch term or phrase: 'kiessteun'
op een boot, verder geen context. Ook het aparte woord 'kies'. Een internet referentie : Kies. Gietstalen stuk ijzer in de boegstopper, dat het anker tijdelijk vangt om uitlopen te beletten.
Hilde Hoven
New Zealand
Local time: 02:30
English translation:chain stopper
Explanation:
Chain Stopper ----A device which prevents anchor chain from running out. It is moved into position after the anchor has been dropped.

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Jack den Haan
Netherlands
Local time: 14:30
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Hi Jack!
Klinkt heel goed. Dit zou dus het woord zijn voor kies. Of denk je dat kies en kiessteun hetzelfde zijn?
Hilde
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kiessteun
chain stopper


Explanation:
Chain Stopper ----A device which prevents anchor chain from running out. It is moved into position after the anchor has been dropped.




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Jack den Haan
Netherlands
Local time: 14:30
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Hi Jack!
Klinkt heel goed. Dit zou dus het woord zijn voor kies. Of denk je dat kies en kiessteun hetzelfde zijn?
Hilde
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