Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

herse (à pic??)

English translation:

caltrop barrier

Added to glossary by DPolice
Jun 12, 2002 07:23
22 yrs ago
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French term

herse (à pic??)

French to English Tech/Engineering
si un camion se trouve devant vous, laissez-le passer et attendez votre tour pour badger (n'oubliez ps que les barrières sont équipées d'une herse !!!)

Proposed translations

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caltrop barrier

with spikes to stop vehicles
Reference:

http://OED

Peer comment(s):

agree GILLES MEUNIER : oui l'autre je crois que c'est en rapport avec les chateaux forts
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agree Amy Sommer
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agree Marney Ogle : Merriam-Webster Dictionary
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agree Teletariat
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26 mins

Portcullis

comme 'porte coleïce'
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5 hrs

alarm lamp panel, (or just an )alarm lamp

I think that this is what is referred to in this case. I don't think that the gate is going to crash down on the car...but an alarm will go off with a light signal.

Eurodicautom:
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TERM herse

Reference Alcatel

Note {DOM} Electronique:Equipements,dispositifs,systèmes:Instruments de mesure/d'essais

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TERM alarm lamp panel

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