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This question was closed without grading. Reason: Answer found elsewhere
Oct 2, 2008 12:47
15 yrs ago
Spanish term

Desmonte en trompa

Spanish to English Tech/Engineering Construction / Civil Engineering
As a description for this photo:

http://ropdigital.ciccp.es/pdf/publico/1897/1897_tomoI_1127_...

Desmonte > levelling/levelled ground/area
Proposed translations (English)
2 +1 levelling by crushing
1 +1 rock overhang

Discussion

Ross Andrew Parker (asker) Oct 2, 2008:
cutting I found "cutting" for desmonte and decided the "trompa" was not worth worrying about in this case.

Thanks to both of you for taking the time to answer.

Proposed translations

+1
9 mins

levelling by crushing

Crushing takes out potholes and track grooves and loosens existing materials in preparation for the second stage of levelling. The crushing drum has a ...
www.roadreclamation.co.uk/crushing.htm - 11k
Peer comment(s):
agree Teresa Aguirre : totally agree!
1 hr
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+1
13 mins

rock overhang

I have looked at the picture....I suppose they are talking about the road, but I thought I'd send this in anyway :-)

Mobile homes in Europe - Camping in Europe - Alan Rogers
Divided into two areas by the roadway, the main emphasis is on chalets to let ...... Winding narrow roads with challenging rock overhangs, hairpin bends and ...
www.alanrogers.co.uk/search-results.php?Accomodation=Mobile... - Similar pages

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Note added at 4 hrs (2008-10-02 16:53:07 GMT)
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Hi

What was the answer you found?

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Note added at 4 hrs (2008-10-02 16:59:37 GMT)
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Thanks :-)
Peer comment(s):
agree Nikki Graham : I think this is a good idea and accurate description of what this is (along with the term cutting)
20 hrs
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