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frustini

English translation: supports

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Italian term or phrase:frustini
English translation:supports
Entered by: Stella Woods

19:27 May 29, 2001
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks
Italian term or phrase: frustini
Instructions for installing a seat belt in a car. My dictionary only gives 'whip' and similar for frusto or frustino. Help please.

Attacco cinture (Due frustini a bordo sedile)
Rinforzo su pavimento con fibbia passeggero sinistro
e terminale arrotolatore centrale su pavimento
Stella Woods
Local time: 08:32
stiff arms
Explanation:
They are the semi-rigid supports for the buckles, anchored to the body floor between the front seats.


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gianfranco
Brazil
Local time: 19:02
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Thank you lion - I still don't know the word in English for the bit you plug your seat belt into, but it's definitely referring to this part of the car!
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nastiff arms
gianfranco
naThat's the name I have suggested.
gianfranco


  

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5 hrs
stiff arms


Explanation:
They are the semi-rigid supports for the buckles, anchored to the body floor between the front seats.




gianfranco
Brazil
Local time: 19:02
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 23
Grading comment
Thank you lion - I still don't know the word in English for the bit you plug your seat belt into, but it's definitely referring to this part of the car!
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7 hrs
That's the name I have suggested.


Explanation:
I have found them as 'stiff arms' in a seat bealt installation manual.


gianfranco
Brazil
Local time: 19:02
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Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 23
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