stavar

English translation: blocks/(parquet)pieces/staves

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Swedish term or phrase:stavar
English translation:blocks/(parquet)pieces/staves
Entered by: Michael Ellis

16:54 Apr 4, 2019
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / Parquet flooring
Swedish term or phrase: stavar
"ett massivt trägolv uppbyggt av små stavar som på undersidan är limmade på en polyestermatta" appears in a description of a parquet floor. The actual "stavar"are later dimensioned as 156mm X 23mm X 8mm.
The dictionaries all say "Staves", but I don't like that as that usually refers to larger pieces as in barrels.
I am thinking of "rods" or "strips", but would welcome advice.
Target audience is professional builders.
Michael Ellis
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:36
blocks
Explanation:
These guys (https://naturalwoodfloor.co.uk/parquet-flooring/ ) use 'parquet blocks' and 'thin alternating strips'

Get a lot of hits for "parquet flooring" + "blocks"

But there are other usages, too


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Note added at 6 days (2019-04-11 12:46:07 GMT) Post-grading
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No need to apologize, I did say (or meant to say) there is a certain variation in what these 'thingies' are called out there in the world... as with many other terms. And kudoz does force you to choose only one. Thanks for this time, no probs for (any) other times!! :-)
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Deane Goltermann
Sweden
Local time: 10:36
Grading comment
Many thanks for all three answers, all of which are used in various relevant texts. Somehow, they didn't seem to quite fit here, so I chose the least worst option!
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Summary of answers provided
4staves
George Hopkins
3(parquet) pieces
Agneta Pallinder
3blocks
Deane Goltermann


Discussion entries: 1





  

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staves


Explanation:
Many hits with regard to parquet flooring.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2019-04-04 19:01:24 GMT)
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Check this on Google if you are interested:
When buying worktops what does, block, stave, and full stave etc. mean?

George Hopkins
Local time: 10:36
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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(parquet) pieces


Explanation:
Your source refers to "industriparkett", and a googling for the English equivalent yielded a description that is almost identical to yours - using the term I suggest. Have a look here: https://www.ukwoodfloors.co.uk/wood-flooring/parquet-block-f...

Agneta Pallinder
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:36
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
blocks


Explanation:
These guys (https://naturalwoodfloor.co.uk/parquet-flooring/ ) use 'parquet blocks' and 'thin alternating strips'

Get a lot of hits for "parquet flooring" + "blocks"

But there are other usages, too


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Note added at 6 days (2019-04-11 12:46:07 GMT) Post-grading
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No need to apologize, I did say (or meant to say) there is a certain variation in what these 'thingies' are called out there in the world... as with many other terms. And kudoz does force you to choose only one. Thanks for this time, no probs for (any) other times!! :-)


Deane Goltermann
Sweden
Local time: 10:36
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SwedishSwedish
PRO pts in category: 513
Grading comment
Many thanks for all three answers, all of which are used in various relevant texts. Somehow, they didn't seem to quite fit here, so I chose the least worst option!
Notes to answerer
Asker: Apologies for apparent back-handed compliment!

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