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BASSIN MAREE [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ports
  • Locks (Canals)
DEF

A dock or basin communicating with tidal water ...

DEF

A basin affected by tides, particularly one in which water can be kept at a desired level by means of a gate.

OBS

Usually through lock gates or lock.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ports
  • Écluses
DEF

Sur les mers à marée, bassin ouvert dans lequel les bateaux doivent tenir compte des effets de la marée et surtout de l'éventualité de l'échouage à basse mer.

OBS

On peut [...] créer un bassin de marée en fermant un port par une écluse de façon à assurer la stabilité d'un chenal ou d'un bassin portuaire, en arrière de l'écluse [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Puertos
  • Esclusas
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