mal

English translation: template

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Dutch term or phrase:mal
English translation:template
Entered by: Kate Hudson (X)

17:59 Nov 4, 2008
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Science - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
Dutch term or phrase: mal
*Mal* voor het fixeren v.d. glasplaatjes met de te tellen stroken.
TIA
Francina
Francina
United States
Local time: 12:36
template
Explanation:
In this case probably made of paper to show you where to place the strips. In other contexts this could be a template to mark where the holes should be drilled
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Kate Hudson (X)
Netherlands
Local time: 18:36
Grading comment
Thanks Kate.
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2template
Kate Hudson (X)
4mould or stencil
Textpertise


  

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mould or stencil


Explanation:
Depending on your context it can be a mould or a stencil.

Textpertise
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:36
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 6
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks for the suggestions Textpertise.

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template


Explanation:
In this case probably made of paper to show you where to place the strips. In other contexts this could be a template to mark where the holes should be drilled

Kate Hudson (X)
Netherlands
Local time: 18:36
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 32
Grading comment
Thanks Kate.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ken Cox: or a jig if it is a mechanical construction, especially if it holds parts in position for assembly
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agree  Saskia Steur (X)
16 hrs
  -> Thanks, Saskia
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