מקל סבא

English translation: Hook-shaped vent

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Hebrew term or phrase:מקל סבא
English translation:Hook-shaped vent
Entered by: Lingopro

09:04 Sep 15, 2013
Hebrew to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Telecom(munications) / infrastructure
Hebrew term or phrase: מקל סבא
"תשתית סמויה ואטומה למים בצורת מקל סבא לגג המבנה"

הכוונה כנראה לצנרת כבלים שבולטת מגג המבנה ומתעקלת כמו מקל סבא למניעת חדירת מי גשם
Daniel Rabinovich
Israel
Local time: 03:25
Hook-shaped vent
Explanation:
This is the closest I found - I'm not sure about vent but I am sure about hook.
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Lingopro
Israel
Local time: 03:25
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Summary of answers provided
4Walking stick, Cane
Moshe Parnes
3Hook-shaped vent
Lingopro
2U bend pipe
Debbie Nevo


  

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37 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
U bend pipe


Explanation:
My suggestion.
See Google pictures.

Debbie Nevo
Local time: 03:25
Native speaker of: English
Notes to answerer
Asker: thanks!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Lingopro: I think your suggestion is for plumbing pipes. So notice the difference between U shape and hook shape...
1 hr
  -> i do know that plumbing has a U bend but I think it also describes the shape generally.
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Hook-shaped vent


Explanation:
This is the closest I found - I'm not sure about vent but I am sure about hook.


    Reference: http://www.riversidesheetmetal.net/roof-vents/7.html
Lingopro
Israel
Local time: 03:25
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in HebrewHebrew
PRO pts in category: 26
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Asker: thanks!

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14 days   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Walking stick, Cane


Explanation:
These are the most commonly used terms in North American spoken English. Say: "His old walking stick" and everyone will know what you mean.


    Reference: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/walking+stick?s=t
Moshe Parnes
Israel
Local time: 03:25
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in HebrewHebrew, Native in EnglishEnglish
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