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Record 1 1986-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Engineering
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

A structure built across the branch channel of a river to stop or reduce the flow entering that channel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie civil
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Ouvrage construit en travers du bras d'une rivière pour arrêter ou réduire l'écoulement qui passe par ce bras, ou pour séparer un bras mort du lit principal.

Spanish

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