rykke

English translation: stretch

13:34 Nov 26, 2009
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / furs, furriers
Norwegian term or phrase: rykke
Vurdering av skinnkvalitet, mål- og mønstertaking, bruk av ulike rykke-, gallonerings- og sammenføyningsteknikker, anbrakking og spikring, bearbeiding, og ferdigstilling av pelsplagg er en del av buntmakerfaget.
jeffrey engberg
Norway
Local time: 06:09
English translation:stretch
Explanation:
Man rykker skinnene for å få de lengre.
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Thormod Furu
Denmark
Local time: 06:09
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4pull/yank
Harald Roald
2stretch
Thormod Furu


  

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stretch


Explanation:
Man rykker skinnene for å få de lengre.

Example sentence(s):
  • The method gives rise to the need for the pelts to be stretched out longer on the pelt-board than has hitherto been possible without damaging the pelts

    Reference: http://www.pelsmestrene.no/Kvaliteter.htm
Thormod Furu
Denmark
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pull/yank


Explanation:
To pull with a quick, strong movement; jerk: yanked the emergency cord.


    Reference: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Yank
Harald Roald
Spain
Local time: 06:09
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