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puncheons

/ˈpʌntʃənz/

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noun

Punzones

A figured stamp, die, or punch, used by goldsmiths, cutlers, etc.

Examples :

"The silversmith used several different puncheons to stamp decorative patterns onto the silver locket. "

El platero usó varios punzones diferentes para estampar diseños decorativos en el relicario de plata.

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noun

Pieza corta de madera, puntal

A short, upright piece of timber in framing; a short post; an intermediate stud.

Examples :

"The carpenter used several puncheons to support the wall studs before securing the drywall. "

El carpintero usó varios puntales para sostener los montantes de la pared antes de asegurar el panel de yeso.

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noun

Pasarela, tablazón

Examples :

"Because the path through the swampy area flooded after every rain, the park rangers built puncheons to keep hikers' feet dry. "

Debido a que el camino a través del área pantanosa se inundaba después de cada lluvia, los guardabosques construyeron pasarelas para mantener los pies de los excursionistas secos.

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noun

Puente pequeño, puente de tablones

A short low bridge of similar construction. Also called puncheon bridge.

Examples :

"The logging road was rough, but we could drive the truck across the two puncheons that spanned the muddy creek. "

El camino maderero era accidentado, pero pudimos conducir el camión a través de los dos puentes pequeños que cruzaban el arroyo fangoso.

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noun

Barril, tonel

A cask used to hold liquids, having a capacity varying from 72 to 120 gallons; a tercian.

Examples :

"The distillery aged its whiskey in puncheons to impart a distinct flavor profile, bigger than a standard barrel but smaller than some other casks. "

La destilería añejó su whisky en toneles para impartir un perfil de sabor distintivo, más grande que una barrica estándar pero más pequeño que otros toneles.

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