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connecting bar [4 records]

Record 1 2019-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

A sand or gravel bar or barrier that connects an island with the mainland or with another island.

CONT

A tombolo is a deposition landform such as a spit or bar which connects an island to the shore. These usually form because the island causes wave refraction, depositing sand and shingle carried in suspension where the waves meet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Cordon littoral sableux construit par la mer entre une île et la côte.

CONT

Lorsque la flèche raccorde le rivage à une île on l'appelle «tombolo». Il existe des tombolos simples [...], doubles [...] et même triples [...]. Dans ces deux derniers cas un système de lagunes, parfois transformées en marais salants s'établit entre les tombolos [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
DEF

Barra de tierra que une dos islas o una isla con el continente.

CONT

La formación de los tómbolos se debe a la refracción o a la difracción de las olas por los islotes. La arena se acumula en la zona donde se encuentran o interfieren las ondas. En ciertos casos, se forman dos tómbolos separados por una laguna.

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Record 2 2013-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

The superstructure supported by multiple abutments, to which a dental prosthesis is to be attached.

OBS

connecting bar: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
DEF

Superstructure soutenue par plusieurs piliers et à laquelle est attachée la prothèse dentaire.

OBS

barre de liaison : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Spanish

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Record 3 1982-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Locks and Locksmithing
OBS

a cylinder part.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Serrurerie
OBS

tige supportant les viroles.

Spanish

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Record 4 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)

Spanish

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