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Record 1 2011-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Placement of Concrete
DEF

The use of a power-driven tool to compact soil or other granular material.

OBS

Pun: To ram wet concrete or earth with a rod or punner so as to consolidate it by driving the air out.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mise en place du béton
DEF

Compactage d'un sol ou d'un revêtement (pavés, asphalte, béton) par percussion.

CONT

Damer. Tasser le sol par pilonnage, pour le rendre compact.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aplicación del hormigón
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