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Arkitektura at Konstruksiyon - Mga Kagamitan sa Pagputol at Paghahati

Dito matututunan mo ang ilang mga salitang Ingles na may kaugnayan sa mga tool sa pagputol at paghahati tulad ng "lagari", "cold chisel", at "reamer".

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saw
saw
[Pangngalan]

a metal tool with a toothed blade that is used for cutting wood, metal, etc. by moving back and forth

lagari, kikil

lagari, kikil

Ex: He used a saw to cut the wooden board to the desired length. 

Gumamit siya ng lagari para putulin ang kahoy na tabla sa nais na haba.

hand saw
hand saw
[Pangngalan]

a manual cutting tool with a toothed blade and a handle, used for making straight or curved cuts in various materials such as wood, plastic, or metal, typically operated by hand without the need for power

lagaring kamay, manual na lagari

lagaring kamay, manual na lagari

Ex: After measuring the wood, she carefully used a hand saw to make the cut. 

Pagkatapos sukatin ang kahoy, maingat niyang ginamit ang isang lagaring kamay para gawin ang hiwa.

crosscut saw
crosscut saw
[Pangngalan]

a type of hand saw with a wide, toothed blade designed for cutting wood perpendicular to the grain, producing smooth, clean crosscuts rather than ripping cuts along the grain

lagaring pangkrus, lagari para sa pahalang na pagputol

lagaring pangkrus, lagari para sa pahalang na pagputol

Ex: He used a crosscut saw to trim the branches of the tree. 

Gumamit siya ng crosscut saw para putulin ang mga sanga ng puno.

rip saw
rip saw
[Pangngalan]

a type of hand saw with a long, toothed blade specifically designed for cutting wood along the grain, making it efficient for ripping or cutting boards lengthwise with the grain for tasks like rough dimensioning or creating parallel edges

ripan lagari, lagari para sa pagputol ng kahoy kasama ang butil

ripan lagari, lagari para sa pagputol ng kahoy kasama ang butil

Ex: The carpenter used a rip saw to cut the long wooden board along its grain. 

Ginamit ng karpintero ang isang rip saw para putulin ang mahabang kahoy na tabla kasama ang grain nito.

back saw
back saw
[Pangngalan]

a type of hand saw with a reinforced back edge that provides stability and rigidity to the thin, fine-toothed blade

lagaring likod, lagaring may suporta sa likod

lagaring likod, lagaring may suporta sa likod

Ex: The carpenter used a back saw to make precise cuts for the furniture joints. 

Ginamit ng karpintero ang isang back saw upang gumawa ng tumpak na mga hiwa para sa mga kasukasuan ng muwebles.

coping saw
coping saw
[Pangngalan]

a small, handheld saw with a narrow, fine-toothed blade stretched across a U-shaped frame, commonly used for intricate and detailed cuts in wood, such as coping moldings or making curved or irregular shapes

lagaring pang-koping, lagaring pangkurbada

lagaring pang-koping, lagaring pangkurbada

Ex: The coping saw made it easy to shape the intricate design on the wooden frame. 

Ang coping saw ay nagpadali sa paghubog ng masalimuot na disenyo sa kahoy na frame.

jab saw
jab saw
[Pangngalan]

a small hand saw with a narrow, pointed blade designed for making quick and rough cuts in drywall, plywood, or other similar materials

jab lagari, lagari ng butas

jab lagari, lagari ng butas

Ex: The carpenter reached for the jab saw to carve out the shape for the air vent. 

Abot ng karpintero ang jab saw upang hugutin ang hugis para sa air vent.

hacksaw
hacksaw
[Pangngalan]

a handheld saw with a fine-toothed blade held under tension in a frame, commonly used for cutting metal, plastic, or other hard materials by pushing and pulling the saw blade back and forth

lagaring pang-metal, lagaring de-kamay

lagaring pang-metal, lagaring de-kamay

Ex: He used a hacksaw to cut the metal pipe for the plumbing project. 

Gumamit siya ng hacksaw para putulin ang metal pipe para sa plumbing project.

bow saw
bow saw
[Pangngalan]

a large, coarse-toothed hand saw with a narrow, flexible blade held under tension in a curved frame, typically used for cutting through green wood or branches in gardening, landscaping, or woodworking tasks

arko ng lagari, lagari ng frame

arko ng lagari, lagari ng frame

Ex: After a few hours of work with the bow saw, the pile of branches was finally cleared. 

Matapos ang ilang oras na pagtatrabaho gamit ang bow saw, ang bunton ng mga sanga ay sa wakas nalinis.

pruning saw
pruning saw
[Pangngalan]

a specialized saw with a sharp-toothed blade designed for trimming and cutting branches or limbs from trees or shrubs

lagari ng pagpuputol ng sanga, lagari para sa pagpuputol ng sanga

lagari ng pagpuputol ng sanga, lagari para sa pagpuputol ng sanga

Ex: He used the pruning saw to trim the overgrown branches of the tree. 

Ginamit niya ang lagaring pampungos para putulin ang sobrang tubong mga sanga ng puno.

Japanese saw
Japanese saw
[Pangngalan]

a type of hand saw with a thin, flexible blade that cuts on the pull stroke, offering precise and smooth cuts in various woodworking tasks, and often characterized by its fine teeth and ergonomic handle design

lagari Hapon, lagaring kamay Hapon

lagari Hapon, lagaring kamay Hapon

Ex: The carpenter used a Japanese saw to make the delicate cuts needed for the wooden joint. 

Ginamit ng karpintero ang isang Japanese saw upang gawin ang mga delikadong hiwa na kailangan para sa wooden joint.

miter saw
miter saw
[Pangngalan]

a power tool used for making accurate crosscuts and miter cuts in wood, metal, or other materials, featuring a circular blade mounted on a hinged arm that can be pivoted to different angles for precise angled cuts

lagaring miter, lagaring pang-anggulo

lagaring miter, lagaring pang-anggulo

Ex: The carpenter used a miter saw to cut the molding at the perfect angle for the corner. 

Ginamit ng karpintero ang miter saw para putulin ang molding sa perpektong anggulo para sa sulok.

reciprocating saw
reciprocating saw
[Pangngalan]

a handheld power tool with a blade that moves back and forth in a rapid, reciprocating motion, commonly used for demolition work or making rough cuts in wood, metal, or other materials

saw na pabalik-balik, reciprocating saw

saw na pabalik-balik, reciprocating saw

Ex: He used a reciprocating saw to quickly cut through the old wooden beams during the demolition. 

Gumamit siya ng reciprocating saw para mabilis na maputol ang mga lumang kahoy na beam sa panahon ng demolisyon.

tile saw
tile saw
[Pangngalan]

a power tool used for cutting tiles and ceramics, featuring a diamond-tipped blade and a water cooling system for clean and precise cuts

lagari ng tile, lagari para sa tile

lagari ng tile, lagari para sa tile

Ex: I rented a tile saw from the hardware store to finish the bathroom renovation. 

Umupa ako ng tile saw mula sa hardware store para matapos ang pag-aayos ng banyo.

veneer saw
veneer saw
[Pangngalan]

a hand tool with a small, narrow blade used for cutting thin veneer sheets or trimming veneer edges in woodworking projects

lagari ng veneer, lagari para sa manipis na kahoy

lagari ng veneer, lagari para sa manipis na kahoy

Ex: After measuring the piece, he used the veneer saw to cut it to the exact size needed for the tabletop. 

Pagkatapos sukatin ang piraso, ginamit niya ang lagari ng veneer para putulin ito sa eksaktong sukat na kailangan para sa tabletop.

keyhole saw
keyhole saw
[Pangngalan]

a handheld tool with a narrow, pointed blade used for making small and intricate cuts in materials like drywall, wood, or plastic

lagari ng butas ng susian, lagari para sa maliliit na hiwa

lagari ng butas ng susian, lagari para sa maliliit na hiwa

Ex: The carpenter used a keyhole saw to cut a small hole for the electrical outlet. 

Ginamit ng karpintero ang lagari ng butas ng susi para maggupit ng maliit na butas para sa electrical outlet.

flush cut saw
flush cut saw
[Pangngalan]

a flexible hand saw designed for making flush cuts or trimming materials close to a surface

lagari ng flush cut, lagari para sa flush trimming

lagari ng flush cut, lagari para sa flush trimming

Ex: The carpenter used a flush cut saw to trim the wooden dowels so they were level with the surface. 

Ginamit ng karpintero ang isang lagari ng flush cut para putulin ang mga dowel na kahoy upang maging pantay sila sa ibabaw.

circular saw
circular saw
[Pangngalan]

a versatile power tool with a circular rotating blade, commonly used for making straight cuts in various materials such as wood, metal, or plastic

pabilog na lagari, lagari na pabilog

pabilog na lagari, lagari na pabilog

Ex: He used the circular saw to cut through the thick piece of wood for his project. 

Ginamit niya ang circular saw para putulin ang makapal na piraso ng kahoy para sa kanyang proyekto.

table saw
table saw
[Pangngalan]

a stationary power tool consisting of a flat table surface with a circular saw blade protruding through it, used for making precise cuts in wood or other materials by sliding the workpiece against the blade along a guide or fence

lagari ng mesa, bilog na lagari ng mesa

lagari ng mesa, bilog na lagari ng mesa

Ex: The carpenter used a table saw to cut the plywood for the new cabinet. 

Ginamit ng karpintero ang lagaring mesa para putulin ang plywood para sa bagong kabinet.

jigsaw
jigsaw
[Pangngalan]

a handheld power tool equipped with a thin, reciprocating blade that moves up and down rapidly, used for making curved or intricate cuts in wood, metal, or other materials by guiding the blade along a desired cutting path

lagari, de-kalibre

lagari, de-kalibre

scroll saw
scroll saw
[Pangngalan]

a stationary power tool with a fine, vertical reciprocating blade that allows for intricate and precise cutting in wood, plastic, or other materials

scroll saw, lagari ng scroll

scroll saw, lagari ng scroll

Ex: The artisan used a scroll saw to create intricate patterns on the wooden panel. 

Gumamit ang artisan ng scroll saw para lumikha ng masalimuot na mga disenyo sa kahoy na panel.

band saw
band saw
[Pangngalan]

a cutting tool that uses a long, continuous blade with teeth along one edge to make straight or curved cuts in a variety of materials, such as wood, metal, or plastic

band saw, patuloy na lagari

band saw, patuloy na lagari

Ex: The carpenter used a band saw to cut the wood into thinner pieces for the furniture project. 

Ginamit ng karpintero ang band saw upang putulin ang kahoy sa mas manipis na piraso para sa proyekto ng muwebles.

abrasive saw
abrasive saw
[Pangngalan]

a power tool equipped with a circular abrasive disc or blade used for cutting through metal, masonry, or other hard materials by grinding or abrasive action

lagaring panghasap, lagari na may disk na panghasap

lagaring panghasap, lagari na may disk na panghasap

Ex: The worker used an abrasive saw to cut through the thick metal pipe. 

Ginamit ng manggagawa ang isang abrasive saw para putulin ang makapal na metal na tubo.

concrete saw
concrete saw
[Pangngalan]

a power tool equipped with a diamond or abrasive blade designed specifically for cutting through concrete, asphalt, or other hard materials

lagari ng kongkreto, lagari para sa kongkreto

lagari ng kongkreto, lagari para sa kongkreto

Ex: A diamond blade was fitted to the concrete saw to ensure a clean cut through the reinforced concrete. 

Ang isang diamond blade ay ikinabit sa kongkretong lagari upang matiyak ang malinis na hiwa sa reinforced concrete.

track saw
track saw
[Pangngalan]

a power tool with a circular saw blade mounted on a guide rail or track, enabling straight and precise cuts in various materials

lagari ng riles, lagaring gabay

lagari ng riles, lagaring gabay

Ex: She set up the track saw along the edge of the board and made a clean, straight cut. 

Inilagay niya ang track saw sa gilid ng board at gumawa ng malinis, tuwid na hiwa.

insulation saw
insulation saw
[Pangngalan]

a specialized tool for cutting insulation materials, featuring a serrated blade designed for clean cuts

lagari ng insulasyon, lagari para sa mga materyales na pang-insulasyon

lagari ng insulasyon, lagari para sa mga materyales na pang-insulasyon

Ex: She reached for the insulation saw to make a quick, clean cut in the thick fiberglass batts. 

Umabot siya sa lagaring pang-insulation para gumawa ng mabilis, malinis na hiwa sa makapal na fiberglass batts.

fretsaw
fretsaw
[Pangngalan]

a hand saw consisting of a thin, narrow blade stretched across a frame, commonly used in woodworking and crafts for making intricate curved cuts, particularly in thin materials like wood, plastic, or metal

lagaring pantasa, lagari ng kamay

lagaring pantasa, lagari ng kamay

Ex: After measuring the pattern, he picked up the fretsaw to trim the excess wood. 

Pagkatapos sukatin ang pattern, kinuha niya ang fretsaw para putulin ang sobrang kahoy.

tenon saw
tenon saw
[Pangngalan]

a hand saw with a narrow blade and a reinforced back, used for making precise cuts in woodworking, particularly for cutting tenons or making accurate crosscuts

lagari ng tenon, lagari na may likod

lagari ng tenon, lagari na may likod

Ex: The carpenter used a tenon saw to make clean, straight cuts on the wood for the door frame. 

Ginamit ng karpintero ang isang tenon saw upang gumawa ng malinis, tuwid na mga hiwa sa kahoy para sa door frame.

compass saw
compass saw
[Pangngalan]

a hand saw with a narrow, fine-toothed blade and a distinctive shape that resembles a compass, hence the name

lagaring compass, makitid na lagari

lagaring compass, makitid na lagari

Ex: The carpenter relied on a compass saw to carefully carve the wooden design. 

Ang karpintero ay umasa sa isang lagaring kompas upang maingat na ukitin ang disenyong kahoy.

dovetail saw
dovetail saw
[Pangngalan]

a small, fine-toothed hand saw specifically designed for making precise and delicate cuts, particularly in woodworking tasks such as cutting dovetail joints or other intricate joinery

lagari ng dovetail, lagari para sa mga joint na dovetail

lagari ng dovetail, lagari para sa mga joint na dovetail

Ex: The carpenter used a dovetail saw to create the intricate joints for the wooden drawer. 

Ginamit ng karpintero ang lagari ng dovetail upang lumikha ng masalimuot na mga kasukasuan para sa kahong kahoy.

pipe cutter
pipe cutter
[Pangngalan]

a tool specifically designed to cut pipes with accuracy and efficiency

pamutol ng tubo, kagamitan sa pagputol ng tubo

pamutol ng tubo, kagamitan sa pagputol ng tubo

Ex: The technician carefully measured and marked the pipe before using the pipe cutter. 

Maingat na sinukat at minarkahan ng technician ang pipe bago gamitin ang pipe cutter.

pipe threader
pipe threader
[Pangngalan]

a tool used to create threads on the ends of pipes to facilitate the connection and joining of pipes and fittings

pipe threader, kasangkapan sa pag-thread ng pipe

pipe threader, kasangkapan sa pag-thread ng pipe

Ex: The plumber used a pipe threader to add threads to the metal pipes before connecting them to the fittings. 

Ginamit ng tubero ang isang pipe threader upang magdagdag ng mga thread sa mga metal na tubo bago ikonekta ang mga ito sa mga fittings.

pickaxe
pickaxe
[Pangngalan]

a hand tool with a pointed end on one side and a flat chisel-like blade on the other, used for breaking up hard surfaces such as rocks, soil, or concrete

piko, asarol

piko, asarol

Ex: The workers used a pickaxe to break up the tough soil for the foundation. 

Ginamit ng mga manggagawa ang isang piko para durugin ang matigas na lupa para sa pundasyon.

Pulaski
Pulaski
[Pangngalan]

a tool that combines an axe-like blade on one side and an adze-like digging tool on the other

isang Pulaski,  isang kasangkapan na pinagsasama ang isang talim na parang palakol sa isang panig at isang kasangkapang panghukay na parang asarol sa kabilang panig

isang Pulaski, isang kasangkapan na pinagsasama ang isang talim na parang palakol sa isang panig at isang kasangkapang panghukay na parang asarol sa kabilang panig

Ex: The firefighter used a Pulaski to dig a trench around the wildfire, preventing it from spreading further. 

Ginamit ng bumbero ang isang Pulaski para maghukay ng trintsera sa paligid ng wildfire, pinipigilan itong kumalat pa.

splitting maul
splitting maul
[Pangngalan]

a heavy, axe-like tool with a large, wedge-shaped head designed for splitting wood along the grain by delivering powerful blows

pamukpok na panghati ng kahoy, palakol na pambiyak ng kahoy

pamukpok na panghati ng kahoy, palakol na pambiyak ng kahoy

Ex: He used the splitting maul to break the logs into smaller pieces for the firewood pile. 

Ginamit niya ang pamukol na pamalo upang hatiin ang mga troso sa mas maliliit na piraso para sa bunton ng panggatong.

breaker bar
breaker bar
[Pangngalan]

a long and rigid metal bar that is used in conjunction with socket wrenches or other tools to provide additional leverage for breaking stubborn or rusted bolts, nuts, or fasteners

breaker bar, pingga ng lakas

breaker bar, pingga ng lakas

Ex: The mechanic used a breaker bar to loosen the rusted bolt on the car's exhaust system. 

Gumamit ang mekaniko ng breaker bar para paluwagin ang kalawang na bolt sa exhaust system ng kotse.

cold chisel
cold chisel
[Pangngalan]

a hand tool with a sharp, hardened steel blade used for cutting, shaping, or chipping away hard materials such as metal, stone, or concrete

malamig na pait, pait

malamig na pait, pait

Ex: He used a cold chisel to remove the rusted bolt from the engine. 

Gumamit siya ng cold chisel para alisin ang kalawang na bolt mula sa makina.

splitting wedge
splitting wedge
[Pangngalan]

a wedge-shaped tool used with a hammer or mallet to split logs or wood by driving it into the material to create a clean split along the grain

pangsiping panghati, pangsiping para hatiin ang kahoy

pangsiping panghati, pangsiping para hatiin ang kahoy

Ex: The lumberjack used a splitting wedge to break the large log into smaller pieces for firewood. 

Ginamit ng tagaputol ng kahoy ang isang pangsiping na pangsibak para hatiin ang malaking troso sa mas maliliit na piraso para sa panggatong.

plug and feather

a technique used in stone splitting where a series of holes are drilled into the stone, and then pairs of metal wedges (feathers) and a center wedge (plug) are inserted

Ex: He carefully set the plug and feather into the rock to ensure the split would go in the right direction. 
biscuit jointer
biscuit jointer
[Pangngalan]

a power tool used in woodworking to create biscuit joints by cutting slots in the edges of two pieces of wood, allowing for precise and strong joining with the help of inserted biscuits

makinang pang-biskwit, kabit-biskwit

makinang pang-biskwit, kabit-biskwit

Ex: With the biscuit jointer, the carpenter was able to create precise cuts for the shelves without much effort. 

Gamit ang biscuit jointer, nagawa ng karpintero ang tumpak na mga hiwa para sa mga shelf nang walang masyadong pagsisikap.

cable cutter
cable cutter
[Pangngalan]

a tool designed to cleanly and efficiently cut through various types of cables, such as electrical cables, wire ropes, or coaxial cables

pamutol ng kable, gunting para sa kable

pamutol ng kable, gunting para sa kable

Ex: He used a cable cutter to trim the excess wire after installing the new light fixture. 

Gumamit siya ng cable cutter para putulin ang sobrang wire pagkatapos i-install ang bagong light fixture.

electrician's knife

a specialized tool designed for electricians, featuring a sharp blade and insulated handle, used for cutting and stripping insulation from electrical wires and cables

kutsilyo ng elektrisyan, kutsilyo para sa elektrisyan

kutsilyo ng elektrisyan, kutsilyo para sa elektrisyan

Ex: The blade of the electrician's knife was sharp enough to cut through the thick cable insulation. 

Ang talim ng kutsilyo ng electrician ay sapat na matalim para maputol ang makapal na insulation ng kable.

knockout punch
knockout punch
[Pangngalan]

a tool used to create precise holes in metal surfaces, typically in electrical enclosures or panels, to accommodate conduit or pipe fittings

panukat ng butas, kasangkapan para sa tumpak na pagbutas

panukat ng butas, kasangkapan para sa tumpak na pagbutas

wire stripper
wire stripper
[Pangngalan]

a hand tool used for removing the insulation or outer covering from electrical wires with precision and without damaging the wire itself

pantanggal ng balat ng kawad, wire stripper

pantanggal ng balat ng kawad, wire stripper

Ex: He reached for his wire stripper to prepare the cables for the new light fixture. 

Umabot siya para sa kanyang wire stripper upang ihanda ang mga kable para sa bagong light fixture.

cable tie gun
cable tie gun
[Pangngalan]

a handheld tool used to tighten and cut cable ties or zip ties

baril ng cable tie, kasangkapan sa paghigpit at pagputol ng cable tie

baril ng cable tie, kasangkapan sa paghigpit at pagputol ng cable tie

Ex: For a clean finish, always use a cable tie gun to cut the excess tie after tightening. 

Para sa malinis na pagtatapos, laging gumamit ng cable tie gun para putulin ang sobrang tali pagkatapos higpitan.

diagonal pliers
diagonal pliers
[Pangngalan]

a type of pliers with sharp, angled jaws designed for cutting wire and small materials in electrical and general applications

diagonal na pliers, mga pliers na panggupit ng wire

diagonal na pliers, mga pliers na panggupit ng wire

Ex: When working on jewelry, diagonal pliers are great for cutting thin metal wires. 

Kapag nagtatrabaho sa alahas, ang diagonal na pliers ay mahusay para sa pagputol ng manipis na metal wires.

hatchet
hatchet
[Pangngalan]

a small, single-handed axe with a short handle, typically used for chopping wood or small-scale cutting tasks

maliit na palakol, hatchet

maliit na palakol, hatchet

utility knife
utility knife
[Pangngalan]

a versatile cutting tool with a retractable blade, commonly used for various tasks such as cutting materials like cardboard, plastic, ropes, or opening packages in both professional and household settings

kutsilyong pantulong, kutter

kutsilyong pantulong, kutter

Ex: He carefully used the utility knife to trim the edges of the paper. 

Maingat niyang ginamit ang utility knife para putulin ang mga gilid ng papel.

reamer
reamer
[Pangngalan]

a cutting tool with multiple cutting edges used to enlarge and refine the diameter of an existing hole with precision and smoothness

pampaalsa, kasangkapan sa pag-alsa

pampaalsa, kasangkapan sa pag-alsa

pipe reamer
pipe reamer
[Pangngalan]

a specialized plumbing tool designed to remove burrs and smooth the inner edges of a pipe or tube after cutting or threading

pampakinis ng tubo, kikil ng tubo

pampakinis ng tubo, kikil ng tubo

Ex: He carefully rotated the pipe reamer to remove any burrs left after cutting the pipe. 

Maingat niyang pinaikot ang pipe reamer para alisin ang anumang burr na naiwan pagkatapos putulin ang pipe.

router
router
[Pangngalan]

a power tool used in woodworking to hollow out an area or create intricate cuts by spinning a cutting bit at high speeds

router, pantabas

router, pantabas

tap and die
tap and die
[Parirala]

tools used for cutting threads, with taps used for creating internal threads and dies used for creating external threads

Ex: The mechanic grabbed the tap and die set to repair the damaged threads on the bolt. 
bolt cutter
bolt cutter
[Pangngalan]

a hand tool with long handles and hardened steel jaws designed to cut through various types of metal objects, such as bolts, chains, wires, and padlocks

pamutol ng bolt, panghiwa ng metal

pamutol ng bolt, panghiwa ng metal

Ex: He used the bolt cutter to remove the rusty chain from the fence. 

Ginamit niya ang bolt cutter para alisin ang kalawangin na kadena mula sa bakod.

cutting torch
cutting torch
[Pangngalan]

a tool that uses a very hot flame to cut metal or other hard materials by melting and removing them with a jet of oxygen

pamingit na sulo, torching pamutol

pamingit na sulo, torching pamutol

chainsaw
chainsaw
[Pangngalan]

a tool with a toothed chain inside that is powered by a small engine, used for cutting wood

chainsaw, lagari ng kadena

chainsaw, lagari ng kadena

Ex: He used a chainsaw to cut down the old tree in his yard. 

Gumamit siya ng chainsaw para putulin ang matandang puno sa kanyang bakuran.

ax
ax
[Pangngalan]

a tool with a long wooden handle attached to a heavy steel or iron blade, primarily used for chopping wood and cutting down trees

palakol, pala

palakol, pala

Ex: He used an ax to chop firewood for the winter. 

Gumamit siya ng palakol para magputol ng kahoy para sa taglamig.

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