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tråg

English translation: trough

07:08 Jun 23, 2016
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / roads, tunnels
Swedish term or phrase: tråg
Ramptunnel och tråg, norrgående ramp

What is the correct English term in this context?
Norskpro
Norway
Local time: 19:43
English translation:trough
Explanation:
Pre-cast or site-built trough elements are often used in road construction. I assume that's what they're talking about here, although the context is a bit minimal!
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JaneD
Sweden
Local time: 19:43
Grading comment
Sometimes it is that simple. Thank you.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +2trough
JaneD


  

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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
trough


Explanation:
Pre-cast or site-built trough elements are often used in road construction. I assume that's what they're talking about here, although the context is a bit minimal!

JaneD
Sweden
Local time: 19:43
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 159
Grading comment
Sometimes it is that simple. Thank you.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you. Unfortunately, there is not more context, just lists of terms.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Deane Goltermann: This is for electrical cables and such
35 mins
agree  Michael Ellis: See http://fpmccann.co.uk/content/products/precast-concrete/rail...
23 hrs
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