folded flat against

English translation: must not touch

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English term or phrase: folded flat against
Selected answer:must not touch
Entered by: Travelin Ann

15:03 Aug 27, 2010
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general)
English term or phrase: folded flat against
the post must not be folded flat against the saddle.

We are talking about bikes here.
Mark Chen
Local time: 00:14
must not touch
Explanation:
The post should not be folded in a manner that allows it to touch the saddle.

The instructions appear to be meant to keep the user from damaging the post, by folding too far, or the saddle, by allowing the post to rub against the saddle.
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Travelin Ann
Local time: 12:14
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thanks
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must not touch


Explanation:
The post should not be folded in a manner that allows it to touch the saddle.

The instructions appear to be meant to keep the user from damaging the post, by folding too far, or the saddle, by allowing the post to rub against the saddle.

Travelin Ann
Local time: 12:14
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 3
Grading comment
thanks

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agree  conejo
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