Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

Auger

Swedish translation:

skruvtransportör

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Feb 6, 2021 23:06
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English term

Auger

English to Swedish Tech/Engineering Engineering (general)
Hi all, I'm looking for the Swedish word for auger, when used to define a hydraulic machine to raise water. I don't think the word 'borr' is sufficient. Any help appreciated!

Thanks
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skruvtransportör

Titta gärna på mitt svar på detsamma frågan du redan ställde i Italian to Swedish rubriken. Auger är coclea på italienska och skruvtransportör på svenska. ;-)
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neutral Joakim Braun : I won't insist on this, but my ear wants "transportör" used for solids or semi-solids only (gravel, powder, concrete...).
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"Skruvtransportör" sounds a little bit strange when the context is liquids (although it's used for concrete, for instance).
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agree Fredrik Caguson
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