gekneveld

English translation: lockable/locking

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Dutch term or phrase:gekneveld
English translation:lockable/locking
Entered by: Adam Dean

13:33 Mar 11, 2021
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
Dutch term or phrase: gekneveld
Used in connection with a type of manhole cover ("gekneveld deksel").

Examples can be seen at:

https://aquafix.nl/nl/producten/65366/putrand-beton-incl-gy-...

https://www.esep.nl/deksels-gekneveld/
Adam Dean
Local time: 17:34
lockable/locking
Explanation:
Assuming no more context is available, I'd probably opt for something like this.
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Michael Beijer
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:34
Grading comment
I went with this in the end. Thanks!
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Summary of answers provided
4secured
Lianne van de Ven
3lockable/locking
Michael Beijer


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secured


Explanation:
Gekneveld means tied-down in this context. The cover/lid is secured.

Lianne van de Ven
United States
Local time: 13:34
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8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
lockable/locking


Explanation:
Assuming no more context is available, I'd probably opt for something like this.

Michael Beijer
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:34
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 187
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I went with this in the end. Thanks!
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