Artillera

elan · #1 January 07, 2010, 05:31 AM

hi, i'm reading a spanish book, and the guy is in the army and he says:

y me pongo a reparar la cadena de mi aguja artillera

what does he repair?

sosia · #2 January 07, 2010, 05:56 AM

I'm not really sure,
Literally as "cannon needle", but I think he refers to a "rascador", a tool wich was uset to clean the barrel from the outside.
http://www.decathlon.es/ES/kit-limpieza-rifle-36005797/
Something like you see here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymyw7CLFWOk
an old version was simple a needle with a chain, like when cleaning a chimney
Saludos

poli · #3 January 07, 2010, 06:15 AM

I thought it might mean repariing the pin on a military brooch/epulet/medallion.

Perikles · #4 January 07, 2010, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sosia

I'm not really sure,
Literally as "cannon needle", but I think he refers to a "rascador", a tool wich was uset to clean the barrel from the outside.

Off-topic, but I notice you keep spelling which like this.

sosia · #5 January 07, 2010, 01:53 PM

Yes, "which" is a common mistake I have.

I'm trying to improve, but...

Bang Head on Wall / Cabezazo Contra la Pared

Thanks Perikles

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