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HOG BACK [2 records]

Record 1 2021-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

A long, sharply crested ridge, generally formed of steeply inclined strata that are especially resistant to erosion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Crête longue et étroite formée par l'érosion différentielle de couches rocheuses résistantes fortement inclinées.

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Husbandry
DEF

[A] convex spinal column.

Key term(s)
  • convex back

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chevaux
CONT

Les défectuosités du dos sont d'être long, mou, ou franchement ensellé (concave) ou convexe [...]

Key term(s)
  • dos arqué
  • dos busqué

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cría de ganado caballar
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