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skiffs

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noun

Poda (de arbustos de té)

Term used in tea gardens and denotes the act of cutting/pruning the bushes as per the specific norms. Various types of skiff are used viz Light Skiff (LS), Medium Skiff (MS), Deep Skiff (DS) and Level Of Skiff (LOS).

Examples :

"The tea pickers carefully maintained the shape of the bushes, ensuring precise skiffs according to the garden's requirements for optimal leaf production. "

Los recolectores de té mantuvieron cuidadosamente la forma de los arbustos, asegurando una poda precisa de acuerdo con los requisitos del jardín para una producción óptima de hojas.

agriculture plant technical industry work

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Botes, esquifes

A small flat-bottomed open boat with a pointed bow and square stern.

Examples :

"The fishermen used their skiffs to navigate the shallow waters of the bay, searching for the best fishing spots. "

Los pescadores usaron sus botes para navegar por las aguas poco profundas de la bahía, buscando los mejores lugares de pesca.

nautical vehicle sailing

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Botes pequeños, esquifes

Any of various types of boats small enough for sailing or rowing by one person.

Examples :

"The summer camp offered sailing lessons using small skiffs that each camper could handle alone. "

El campamento de verano ofreció lecciones de vela utilizando pequeños botes que cada campista podía manejar solo.

nautical sailing vehicle

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Una ligera brisa/lluvia/nieve

A light wind/rain/snow, etc.

Examples :

"A skiff of rain blew into the shed and the two men moved their chairs back."

Una ligera llovizna entró en el cobertizo y los dos hombres movieron sus sillas hacia atrás.

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verb

Podar, recortar

To cut (a tea bush) to maintain the plucking table

Examples :

"Each year, the tea farmers skiffs their tea bushes to encourage new growth and maintain a flat surface for easy harvesting. "

Cada año, los agricultores de té podan sus arbustos de té para fomentar el nuevo crecimiento y mantener una superficie plana para facilitar la cosecha.

agriculture plant technical work industry

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verb

Navegar en una chalupa

To navigate in a skiff.

Examples :

"Every summer, they skiff across the lake to visit their grandmother on the island. "

Cada verano, navegan en una chalupa por el lago para visitar a su abuela en la isla.

nautical sailing vehicle

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Capa profunda de nieve

(Nova Scotia) a deep blanket of snow covering the ground

Examples :

"The school children rejoiced when they saw the skiffs outside, knowing a snow day was likely. "

Los escolares se alegraron cuando vieron la capa profunda de nieve afuera, sabiendo que probablemente habría un día de nieve.