knappkantig

English translation: (sewn) close to the edge

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German term or phrase:knappkantig
English translation:(sewn) close to the edge
Entered by: Lexi-tech

18:24 Jan 3, 2003
German to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / textiles
German term or phrase: knappkantig
Finish instructions for protective gear: "die Schließnähte zur Verstärkung ist noch einmal knappkantig durchgesteppt."
Lexi-tech
Local time: 01:04
close to the edge
Explanation:
(knapp an der Kante)
Selected response from:

Deborah Shannon
Germany
Local time: 07:04
Grading comment
Thank you for this -- it's amazing how obvious it is when it's explained to you! All the best for 2003!
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3 +4close to the edge
Deborah Shannon


  

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close to the edge


Explanation:
(knapp an der Kante)

Deborah Shannon
Germany
Local time: 07:04
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 45
Grading comment
Thank you for this -- it's amazing how obvious it is when it's explained to you! All the best for 2003!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Nicole Tata
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agree  Edith Kelly
19 mins

agree  Trudy Peters: That's what I was going to say
56 mins

agree  Egmont
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