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Aussparung

English translation: gap

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German term or phrase:Aussparung
English translation:gap
Entered by: Darko Kolega

11:28 Dec 9, 2010
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Sports / Fitness / Recreation / goggles
German term or phrase: Aussparung
Um das Eindringen von Wasser zu vermeiden, schieben Sie die Linsen enger zusammen, so dass immer eine weitere Aussparung zu sehen ist.
Darko Kolega
Croatia
Local time: 07:14
gap
Explanation:
my first thought.
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Robert Feuerlein
Local time: 13:14
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +2gap
Robert Feuerlein
2recess/cut-out/pocket
Jonathan MacKerron


Discussion entries: 1





  

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16 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
recess/cut-out/pocket


Explanation:
couple of options to start with

Jonathan MacKerron
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 41
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16 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
gap


Explanation:
my first thought.

Example sentence(s):
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    Reference: http://www.suite101.com/content/finding-the-perfect-pair-a20...
Robert Feuerlein
Local time: 13:14
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 4
Notes to answerer
Asker: I don't think these are gaps - maybe cuts, slots on the strap? I don't have picture, just .doc file - thanks! (although I already submitted this text..)


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  British Diana
52 mins
  -> Thank you British Diana.
agree  Ramey Rieger (X): yes, this is right
1 day 1 hr
  -> Thank you uncis.
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