dressgods

English translation: dressing material

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Swedish term or phrase:dressgods
English translation:dressing material
Entered by: Hugh Curtis

14:54 Oct 25, 2007
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Science - Botany / horticulture
Swedish term or phrase: dressgods
I get the impression this is used on gardens, golf courses etc. Not really much context to help I'm afraid. Grateful for any help.
Mark Andrew Thompson
United Kingdom
Local time: 21:51
dressing material
Explanation:
A mix (of sand etc.) spread on golfing lawns to "dress" it and allow the run of the ball to speed up.

http://www.hutchesonsand.com/top_dressing.php

http://images.google.se/imgres?imgurl=http://www.golfmaskine...
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Hugh Curtis
Local time: 22:51
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Many thanks for your help.

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4dressing material
Hugh Curtis
4dressing mix
Sven Petersson


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dressing material


Explanation:
A mix (of sand etc.) spread on golfing lawns to "dress" it and allow the run of the ball to speed up.

http://www.hutchesonsand.com/top_dressing.php

http://images.google.se/imgres?imgurl=http://www.golfmaskine...

Hugh Curtis
Local time: 22:51
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
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Many thanks for your help.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks, Sven. I opted for 'dressing material' in the end (sorry!) but I think they're both perfectly valid.

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dressing mix


Explanation:
:o)


    Reference: http://banservice.golf.se/dynamaster/file_archive/070619/0be...
    Reference: http://www.naturesfertilizer.com/testimonials.htm
Sven Petersson
Sweden
Local time: 22:51
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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