Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Apr 28, 2009 15:25
15 yrs ago
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Dutch term
Netherlands
Swift and reasonably priced
Native in: Dutch 
Works in: English to Dutch, Dutch to English
zichtas
Dutch to English
Tech/Engineering
Architecture
In enkele gevallen zal er verjongingssnoei moeten worden toegepast in dienst van een bepaalde functie: bijvoorbeeld een >>zichtas
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +3 | sight line |
DJ Raats
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| 4 +1 | visual axis |
Wanda Boeke
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Proposed translations
+3
7 hrs
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sight line
Quite a literal translation, with relevant Google hits.
Example sentence:
1)“Trees may be pruned or removed as necessary to provide for sight lines and vistas, provided that where removed, they shall be replaced with other vegetation that is equally effective in retarding runoff, preventing erosion, and filtering non-point so
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Comment: "Thank you all!"
+1
48 mins
Wanda Boeke
United States
United States
Native in Dutch
&
English
Works in field
United States
Quality, speed, real English, +25 yrs
Native in: English , Dutch
Works in: Dutch to English, Afrikaans to English, Flemish to English, and 2 more.
visual axis
Hope this helps. Deichman was interesting reading, BTW (see URL below).
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Note added at 49 mins (2009-04-28 16:15:40 GMT)
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Sorry - I guess I didn't get the entire quote. It is 'accommodates the visual axis.'
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Note added at 49 mins (2009-04-28 16:15:40 GMT)
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Sorry - I guess I didn't get the entire quote. It is 'accommodates the visual axis.'
Example sentence:
The library's architecture presents a simple but strong almost monolithic volumetric form which fills out the new masterplan’s urban grain and powerfully landmarks the new civic building. It addresses Operaalmenningen, yet also accommodates the visual a
Peer comment(s):
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Kate Hudson (X)
: The distinctive architecture of 7 London Circuit reflects the innovative, ... The building is organised around a visual axis and through-site-link to City ...
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