grenade sump

20:16 Oct 14, 2013
This question was closed without grading. Reason: No acceptable answer

English to Polish translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Military / Defense
English term or phrase: grenade sump
In a foxhole, a grenade sump is a deeper hole dug inside the foxhole into which live grenades can be kicked to minimize damage from the explosion.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sump
maciejm
Poland
Local time: 16:00


Summary of answers provided
3dołek w okopie dla granatów (które nie wybuchły)
Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.


  

Answers


4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
dołek w okopie dla granatów (które nie wybuchły)


Explanation:
Sump is a hole in the ground. For example, a sump pump is a pump in a well for pumping out water, for example, from a basement. So, sump is a pit, dołek, in this case.
Foxhole is okop.
The rest follows

Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
United States
Local time: 11:00
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PolishPolish
PRO pts in category: 173
Notes to answerer
Asker: The fact is that grenades in question actually explode, and kicking them into the grenade sump to "minimize damage [to other soldiers] from the explosion" is most likely the last thing a soldier ever does before being sent sky high. Sad, but apparently true. I 've been told today by one of my students who used to be a platoon sergeant, that in Poland we do not have anything like that and the SOP is to try and throw a grenade back, so there is at least a remote chance that the soldier will survive. Looks to me that I will have to come up with some description. Thanks for help anyway. M

Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.


See also:
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search