Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
kissing gate
Romanian translation:
portita
May 4, 2010 18:54
14 yrs ago
English term
kissing gate
GBK
English to Romanian
Tech/Engineering
Livestock / Animal Husbandry
Definition from
Wiktionary:
A small gate, used instead of a stile at the boundary of a field, that swings in a V-shaped enclosure and touches (kisses) each of two gateposts, allowing one person at a time to pass through
Example sentences:
Created as a passage that is large enough to accommodate people but not most forms of livestock, a kissing gate is commonly used on farms, ranches, and other facilities that house animals. The idea behind the kissing gate is to allow humans to pass in and out of the space with relative ease, but effectively prevent animals from being able to use the same gate. This is accomplished by a swing action that makes it possible to have the gate closed to the interior when open to the exterior. (WiseGEEK)
Kissing gates were traditionally built to be stock proof with the gate in any position, while allowing the passage of people. Their advantage was that they were virtually foolproof, and did not need latches or springs to be stock proof, nor could they be accidentally left open, or purposely propped or tied open. (BTCV Handbooks Online)
At the road turn right, then after 20m cross the road through the kissing gate into Sundon Hills. Go through the picnic area following the fence. Go through the 2nd kissing gate on the left, into the field, and follow the path next to the trees, heading away from the car park and road. (Walk in Chilterns AONB)
Change log
May 4, 2010 18:52: changed "Kudoz queue" from "In queue" to "Public"
May 4, 2010 18:54: changed "Stage" from "Preparation" to "Submission"
May 7, 2010 19:54: changed "Stage" from "Submission" to "Selection"
May 10, 2010 09:54: changed "Stage" from "Selection" to "Completion"
Proposed translations
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portita
Definition from
own experience or research:
Poartă mică (făcută lângă o poartă mare sau în cadrul acesteia) prin care circulă oamenii
Example sentences:
"portita" is the Romanian term for a small gate, the diminutive for "poarta"; "poarta" is the simple translation for "gate". I', not aware of a specific denomination in Romanian for such "kissing gate". ... imi amintesc bine, eram copil de opt-noua ani, si am vrut sa vorbesc neaparat cu bunicul despre ceva ce ma preocupa pe mine, si am intrat repede pe portita, gandind ca a fi in grajd: http://www.formula-as.ro/2008/836/lumea-romaneasca-24/cand-omul-sfinteste-locul-dumitru-flucus-10188 (DEX)
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