Radmantel

English translation: bicycle cape (or cloak)

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German term or phrase:Radmantel
English translation:bicycle cape (or cloak)
Entered by: Lingua.Franca

17:43 Apr 23, 2009
German to English translations [PRO]
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German term or phrase: Radmantel
"Der Kommissar verbarg schweigend sein Buechlein in der Brusttasche und knoepfte den Radmantel zu." (He is riding a bicycle)
Lioba Multer
United States
Local time: 01:53
bicycle cape (or cloak)
Explanation:
It can also be a poncho, but that's probably a bit far off from the original.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/velovotee/2321111290/

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Note added at 15 mins (2009-04-23 17:59:41 GMT)
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http://www.thirdwave-websites.com/bike/rain-capes.cfm
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Lingua.Franca
Spain
Local time: 09:53
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4bicycle cape (or cloak)
Lingua.Franca
3riding coat
stasbetman


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14 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
bicycle cape (or cloak)


Explanation:
It can also be a poncho, but that's probably a bit far off from the original.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/velovotee/2321111290/

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Note added at 15 mins (2009-04-23 17:59:41 GMT)
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http://www.thirdwave-websites.com/bike/rain-capes.cfm


    Reference: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___50258
    Reference: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regencape
Lingua.Franca
Spain
Local time: 09:53
Native speaker of: English
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15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
riding coat


Explanation:
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Note added at 24 мин (2009-04-23 18:08:11 GMT)
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or riding mantle http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/dgkeysearchdetail...

stasbetman
Ukraine
Local time: 10:53
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian, Native in UkrainianUkrainian
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