Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Swedish term or phrase:
kajkrön
English translation:
coping (of the quay)
Added to glossary by
Rosica Dimitrova
Jan 10, 2014 14:45
10 yrs ago
Swedish term
kajkrön
Swedish to English
Tech/Engineering
Ships, Sailing, Maritime
Kajer med låga kajkrön
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 +1 | coping (of the quay) |
Michael Ellis
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| 3 | quay edge |
Deane Goltermann
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Proposed translations
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Michael Ellis
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
Extensive experience in industry
Native in: English (Variants: British, US) 
Works in: Swedish to English, Norwegian to English
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coping (of the quay)
While Deane's answer will fit the general case, if you want to be more technical, I offer Coping and variations like coping beam, coping stones, depending on the context.
The first reference has a diagram of a kajkrön block or beam.
The second reference shows how this came up in French, and Michael Green's explanation is particularly useful.
The first reference has a diagram of a kajkrön block or beam.
The second reference shows how this came up in French, and Michael Green's explanation is particularly useful.
Example sentence:
The coping of the quay wall above the level of the highest high tide must allow for safe navigation.
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43 mins
Deane Goltermann
Sweden
Sweden
Native in Swedish
&
English
Sweden
Easy reading - Good writing
Native in: English 
, Swedish
Works in: Swedish to English
Related KudoZ points
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45
quay edge
This could be so simple. I think the best references are to this suggestion, tho I've seen 'shoulder' and other terms.
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