Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Norwegian term or phrase:
Rennekum
English translation:
Drainage inspection chamber
Added to glossary by
Diarmuid Kennan
Jan 4, 2013 20:53
11 yrs ago
Norwegian term
Ireland
Reliable and accurate
Native in: English 
Works in: Danish to English, Norwegian to English, Swedish to English
Rennekum
Norwegian to English
Tech/Engineering
Construction / Civil Engineering
Road/bridge construction
List of materials for a road/bridge construction tender:
Rennekum Di = 650 mm, H< 2,0 m, rørdimensjon 160 mm
Rennekum Di = 650 mm, H< 2,0 m, rørdimensjon 160 mm
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | Drainage inspection chamber |
William [Bill] Gray
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References
| Here's a picture of one, |
brigidm
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Proposed translations
14 hrs
William [Bill] Gray
Norway
Norway
Native in English
Works in field
Norway
Working with words
Native in: English
Works in: English, Norwegian to English, Danish to English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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Drainage inspection chamber
Methinks it is clearly related to one of the most politically correct words we retain in English: MANhole! See the links below. The second one shows a similar picture to the one Brigid has posted.
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Note added at 14 hrs (2013-01-05 11:15:41 GMT)
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cf. "kumlokk", a word that has always been difficult for me to remember. But not after today!!
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Note added at 14 hrs (2013-01-05 11:42:16 GMT)
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Just re-read my first posting: of course I meant "most politically INcorrect words". Imagine the term "person hole cover" for "kumlokk"!
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Note added at 14 hrs (2013-01-05 11:15:41 GMT)
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cf. "kumlokk", a word that has always been difficult for me to remember. But not after today!!
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Note added at 14 hrs (2013-01-05 11:42:16 GMT)
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Just re-read my first posting: of course I meant "most politically INcorrect words". Imagine the term "person hole cover" for "kumlokk"!
Reference:
http://www.pavingexpert.com/drain05.htm
http://www.oldcastleprecast.com/plants/scaldrainage/products/drainage/sewer/Pages/manholes.aspx
Note from asker:
| Thanks Bill...I now remember using this translation previously. |
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Comment: "Thank you"
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