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sznurownia

English translation: fly system, rigging system, hemp system, rope/set lift system

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Polish term or phrase:sznurownia
English translation:fly system, rigging system, hemp system, rope/set lift system
Entered by: Biurobob

15:49 Jun 20, 2021
Polish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Architecture / Teatr
Polish term or phrase: sznurownia
Kontekst: Kotara po prawej stronie na prescenium przy sznurowni.

Objaśnienie:
https://sjp.pl/sznurownia
Biurobob
Local time: 19:28
fly system, rigging system, hemp system, rope/set lift system
Explanation:
A fly system, or theatrical rigging system, is a system of rope lines, blocks (pulleys), counterweights and related devices within a theater that enables a stage crew to fly (hoist) quickly, quietly and safely components such as curtains, lights, scenery, stage effects and, sometimes, people.
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Darius Saczuk
United States
Local time: 13:28
Grading comment
Dziękuję.
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3 +1fly system, rigging system, hemp system, rope/set lift system
Darius Saczuk


  

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fly system, rigging system, hemp system, rope/set lift system


Explanation:
A fly system, or theatrical rigging system, is a system of rope lines, blocks (pulleys), counterweights and related devices within a theater that enables a stage crew to fly (hoist) quickly, quietly and safely components such as curtains, lights, scenery, stage effects and, sometimes, people.

Darius Saczuk
United States
Local time: 13:28
Native speaker of: Native in PolishPolish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 56
Grading comment
Dziękuję.

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