17:16 May 23, 2013 |
Swedish to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Mining & Minerals / Gems / rockdrilling, raise boring, mining | |||||||
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3 | cut hole |
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3 | Entrance hole |
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3 | borehole |
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cut hole Explanation: Here's a suggestion based on this http://bibweb.hh.se/byggdok/detailed_record.lasso?id=77752 But, more context would be helpful... |
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Entrance hole Explanation: Hello I think it might be this but I'm not sure exactly what the Swedish means. Entrance holes can be small and lead to bigger holes like in underground galleries but can also be used before drilling a bigger hole (see second reference) Reference: http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g190724-d... Reference: http://www.laserusa.com/laser-drilling |
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borehole Explanation: Maybe you're looking for the term borehole ? As Wikipedia says, that is the general term for a hole drilled in the ground for mining. The entry specifically on 'borehole mining' may also be relevant. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borehole Reference: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/borehole?s=t |
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