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knarren

English translation: clicking noise / ratcheting noise

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German term or phrase:knarren
English translation:clicking noise / ratcheting noise
Entered by: Terence French

10:32 May 24, 2007
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Ships, Sailing, Maritime
German term or phrase: knarren
Nun kommt die Großschot an die Reihe. Diese wird in den Block mit Hundsfott durch einen kleinen Palstek befestigt, anschließend von hinten in den vorderen Fußblock am Rumpf, dann von vorne durch den Block mit Hundsfott und noch einmal von hinten durch den hinteren drehbaren Fußblock. Falls Du einen drehbaren Knarrblock verwendest, musst Du darauf achten, dass wenn Du die Schot dicht holst (also anziehst), der Knarrblock auch knarrt.
njbeckett
Germany
Local time: 17:12
clicking noise / ratcheting noise
Explanation:
I agree with Enkay, this is called a ratchet block. As for the sound, see examples. These pdfs may well be useful as guides, if you're not too familiar with sailing terms.
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Local time: 17:12
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5 +3clicking noise / ratcheting noise
Terence French
2rattle
Nadine Kahn


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rattle


Explanation:
If a ratchet "rattles", that's what it is.

Knarrblock = Ratschenblock = ratchet block

Oxford says "rasp"

Example sentence(s):
  • http://en.awn-shop.de/shop/produktdetails/0500023
  • http://www.awn-shop.de/SPRENGER-Knarrblock_-_6-10mm/0500023/produktdetails.html?PHPSESSID=7cc16dbe6a3e3f2bcd6afc5318f664e2
Nadine Kahn
Germany
Local time: 17:12
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
clicking noise / ratcheting noise


Explanation:
I agree with Enkay, this is called a ratchet block. As for the sound, see examples. These pdfs may well be useful as guides, if you're not too familiar with sailing terms.

Example sentence(s):
  • Lead the line through the ratchet block making sure you hear a ratcheting noise when trimming in the sail.
  • Ensure that the ratchet makes a clicking noise when pulling the line through.

    Reference: http://www.teamvanguard.com/2005/downloads/Laser_Rigging.pdf
    Reference: http://www.teamvanguard.com/2005/downloads/Nomad_Rigging.pdf
Terence French
Local time: 17:12
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agree  Maureen Millington-Brodie: with "ratcheting"
1 hr
agree  Axel Seyler (X): Yes, it is a ratchet block, and when you pull a line through it, it makes a clicking, ratcheting sound as the sheave in the block turns. I have them on my boat.
2 hrs
agree  Rebecca Garber
2 hrs
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