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HIGH WATER LINE TIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2003-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

The line that marks the limit of the rise of the medium tides of the sea between the spring and neap tides.

OBS

high water mark: term standardized by CGSB (Canadian General Standards Board).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Le point le plus élevé qu'atteint l'eau à la marée haute.

OBS

La notion correspondante quand il ne s'agit pas d'océans ou de mers est la «laisse de crue».

OBS

laisse de haute mer : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
DEF

[Línea que corresponde al] nivel que corresponde aguas en la pleamar.

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