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22:43 Oct 9, 2012 |
Dutch to English translations [Non-PRO] Art/Literary - Ships, Sailing, Maritime | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Lianne van de Ven United States Local time: 04:58 | ||||||
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3 +2 | mounds |
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4 +1 | cone-shaped mounds |
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3 | cone, taper |
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cone, taper Explanation: The usual meaning of this word is cone. However when referring to tools, machines or instruments, it can often mean a taper and I have a suspicion that is the sense in which it is being used here. |
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mounds Explanation: I think this literary expression refers to "mounds of sand" in cargo ships. They sort of look like cones, a typical visual. Their weight makes the ships go deep. http://www.tugspotters.com/site/content/2012/01/spes-mea-afv... http://www.rgbstock.com/photo/mJiViCa/cargo ship |
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1 hr confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
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