Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Mar 25, 2008 17:11
16 yrs ago
German term
ausgebrochen
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Automotive / Cars & Trucks
(Wartung) Das Gewinde der Schlauchkupplung darf nicht ausgebrochen sein; die Verschraubung muss leichtgängig funktionieren
"Loose" or "broken out" here?
"Loose" or "broken out" here?
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 +2 | damaged |
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Mar 25, 2008 17:23: Steffen Walter changed "Term asked" from "ausgebrochen (hier)" to "ausgebrochen"
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German term (edited):
ausgebrochen (hier)
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damaged
If the thread of the hose coupling is washed out, pitted, galled, squashed, crossed (or cross-threaded), it is considered damaged and will resist easy (leichtgängig) travel.
Especially in a maintenance context, replacement is called for.
Especially in a maintenance context, replacement is called for.
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