Aufstollen
English translation: to freeze solid (of a fur or material)
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| 09:58 Apr 17, 2007 |
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to freeze solid (of a fur or material) Explanation: Looks as if this is a possibility; whether there is a simpler term in English, I don't know - I don't remember having heard one. Here's a definition of the word as employed for horseshoes: :: Thema anzeigen - Was tun beim Aufstollen?- [ Translate this page ] Für alle, die nicht wissen, was aufstollen bedeutet: Aufstollen ist, wenn Eis und Schnee so in den Huf reingefrieren, dass se nicht mehr von alleine gut ... www.welnet4u.de/wf/sina007/ptopic16.html So I take it that it happens when (very) cold water penetrates the fur, or material, then freezes, and you finish up with a rather cold sheet of icy material, instead of the lovely warm fur (or other)coat you were wearing earlier... |
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