Mar 10, 2009 11:51
15 yrs ago
2 viewers *
French term
coque rigide
French to English
Tech/Engineering
Ships, Sailing, Maritime
non so esattamente che cosa sia... scafo rigido?
Proposed translations
(English)
4 +3 | RIB | Graham macLachlan |
5 +2 | Rigid hull (inflatable) | Drmanu49 |
4 | rigid hull | margaret caulfield |
Proposed translations
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10 mins
Selected
RIB
probably "rigid inflatable boat" if "à coque rigide"
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Note added at 10 mins (2009-03-10 12:02:13 GMT)
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All about rigid inflatable boats -- for RIB enthusiasts and all ...The site for all users of RIBs, rigid inflatable boats, RIBnet is packed with up to date boat news and RIB information for experienced boat users and RIB ...
rib.net
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Note added at 10 mins (2009-03-10 12:02:13 GMT)
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All about rigid inflatable boats -- for RIB enthusiasts and all ...The site for all users of RIBs, rigid inflatable boats, RIBnet is packed with up to date boat news and RIB information for experienced boat users and RIB ...
rib.net
Peer comment(s):
agree |
Michael GREEN
: I think that is the usual term : see http://www.zodiacmarine.com/uk/the-zodiac-range/?the-zodiac-... // South Deep is the place for peace & quiet in Pool harbour ;o)
22 mins
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thanks, one often hears "RIB boat" too!//thanks for the tip – are you going to Morbihan Week?
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agree |
Traducteur Tech
: When serving with the Royal Marines, I drove RIBs around Poole harbour.
1 hr
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thanks, nice place Poole, wonderful iron bridge over the railway track in the town centre
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agree |
Marc Glinert
: ghastly traffic congestion from B'mouth, mind...//very true - whatever happened to the recession?
3 hrs
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thanks, that's not just Poole, it seems the whole of England is a traffic jam every time I go there!//it must be in recession too :)
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Selected automatically based on peer agreement."
2 mins
rigid hull
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1 min
Rigid hull (inflatable)
Bay Adventures is the only facility in the Bay area that rents high end, state of the art Zodiac Rigid Hull inflatables. Our Zodiacs are equipped with ...
www.sfbayadventures.com/rigid_hull.htm - 11k
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Note added at 37 mins (2009-03-10 12:28:35 GMT)
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What is rigid is the hull below the inflatable tubes.
www.sfbayadventures.com/rigid_hull.htm - 11k
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Note added at 37 mins (2009-03-10 12:28:35 GMT)
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What is rigid is the hull below the inflatable tubes.
Peer comment(s):
agree |
Miranda Joubioux (X)
11 mins
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Thank you Miranda.
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agree |
Etienne Muylle Wallace
27 mins
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Thank you Etienne.
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Discussion
A web search illustrates this perfectly well - whether you search for "rigid hull", "semi-rigid hull" or "RIB", the results always give links to inflatables with rigid hulls.
I use the term "RIB". Others may prefer "Rigid inflatables", but I suggest that both are correct.