Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
vatenleng
English translation:
barrel hitch, barrel sling
Added to glossary by
Antoinette Verburg
Jul 4, 2006 11:26
17 yrs ago
Dutch term
sustainable communication solutions
Native in: Dutch
Works in: English to Dutch, Dutch to English
Vatenleng
Dutch to English
Tech/Engineering
Ships, Sailing, Maritime
Rigging gear
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Antoinette Verburg
Netherlands
Netherlands
Native in Dutch
Netherlands
2 MA degrees and 32 years of experience
Native in: Dutch 
Works in: English to Dutch, Dutch
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barrel hitch, barrel sling
Van Dale N-N: 'leng = (zeewezen) strop die dient om vaten en andere zware voorwerpen op te hijsen'.
'The Barrel Hitch or "Barrel Sling", named for its use in hoisting cargo aboard ships, is a simple yet effective way to suspend an object while keeping it vertical. It works by forming a "sling" around the object, which supports it from either side and underneath.'
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrel_sling
'The Barrel Hitch or "Barrel Sling", named for its use in hoisting cargo aboard ships, is a simple yet effective way to suspend an object while keeping it vertical. It works by forming a "sling" around the object, which supports it from either side and underneath.'
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrel_sling
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Comment: "Thanks Antionette! Dat is 'm! Hartstikke bedankt ook voor de super referenties! "
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