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Aug 31, 2006 08:19
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Italian term

copri-dado a capsula

Italian to English Tech/Engineering Other carpentry
these elements are used to cover fixing devices (nuts and bolts) in wooden objects... can't think of an accurate English term... ta! :)
Proposed translations (English)
3 +1 screw snap caps

Discussion

juvera Sep 6, 2006:
OK, no problem, but in that case it is the same device that Anne was talking about, described slightly differently. Obviously, you have to follow the advice you were given by the client.
lanzarotti (asker) Sep 6, 2006:
Dear Juvera,
just to say that I did not choose the final solution, an English engineer supplied it to the person who commissioned the translation...
juvera Sep 6, 2006:
...other hand, if you are talking about "special plastic cups to cover boltheads in wood", which is just a plastic cup placed in position after the bolt is secured, then you should call it such. Think about it.
juvera Sep 6, 2006:
I have no idea why the above notification landed in my email, but I was curious, and having seen the question, I think something is amiss. What you describe as "bolts covered with special plastic caps" is exactly what Anne was showing to you. On the...
lanzarotti (asker) Sep 6, 2006:
sorry! Thank you for your help but I'm afraid that your solution doesn't fit my needs... the final solution turned out to be "bolts covered with special plastic caps"

thank you anyway!

Proposed translations

+1
56 mins

screw snap caps

Declined
These are what I have in my house.
Peer comment(s):

agree P.L.F. Persio
54 mins
Thanks!
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