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Originally Posted by Perikles  Nobody seems to want to answer my questions, but I'll keep trying. 
Can anybody explain the expression sin alerones clave? An airplane is reported to have tried a take-off sin alerones clave, i.e. without the flaps being in the right position to do so. The meaning is clear, but can anyone explain the expression?  |
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WordReference.com the word clave can also mean something "basico, fundamental, decisivo" ( nº7)...and always comes as singular connected to another noun...i can imagine the spanish language uses this like the english would use the word "key" as well, like in key question ( cuestión clave), key figure etc....