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Jan 21, 2009 19:56
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español term
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Native in: inglés 
Works in: español al inglés, inglés
dovela de cierre
español al inglés
Técnico/Ingeniería
Construcción / Ingeniería civil
From a text on bridge construction (Spain).
I find "(bridge) segment" for "dovela" but, just as with my other consultation "dovela de arranque", I'm sure there's a technical term for this particular segment. I have the impression it's a kind of "key stone".
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
I find "(bridge) segment" for "dovela" but, just as with my other consultation "dovela de arranque", I'm sure there's a technical term for this particular segment. I have the impression it's a kind of "key stone".
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
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keystone
: key·stone
Pronunciation: \ˈkē-ˌstōn\
Function: noun
Date: circa 1637
1 : the wedge-shaped piece at the crown of an arch that locks the other pieces in place — see arch illustration
2 : something on which associated things depend for support <determination, a keystone of the puritan ethic — L. S. Lewis>
3 : a species of plant or animal that produces a major impact (as by predation) on its ecosystem and is considered essential to maintaining optimum ecosystem function or structure
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keystone
Pronunciation: \ˈkē-ˌstōn\
Function: noun
Date: circa 1637
1 : the wedge-shaped piece at the crown of an arch that locks the other pieces in place — see arch illustration
2 : something on which associated things depend for support <determination, a keystone of the puritan ethic — L. S. Lewis>
3 : a species of plant or animal that produces a major impact (as by predation) on its ecosystem and is considered essential to maintaining optimum ecosystem function or structure
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keystone
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