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12:19 Feb 15, 2013 |
Spanish to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Electronics / Elect Eng | |||||||
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slider Explanation: Several sliding-type mechnisms are called "corredera". It can also be a "runner" or "guide" depending on the device or machine. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 14 mins (2013-02-15 12:33:50 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- For example, in steam engines it could be a "slide valve". In this example from Linguee, it refers to the valve per se: "..cierra la corredera o la compuerta en cuestión de milisegundos" -> "..closes the valve or flap within milliseconds" -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 15 mins (2013-02-15 12:35:36 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Routledge Technical Dictionary gives these definitions: corredera f ING MECÁ runner MECÁ máquinas herramientas ram MINAS sondeos drilling jar, guide, jar PROD sondeos jar |
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