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Record 1 1986-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Engineering
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

A ditch preventing the flow of surface water over the slopes of a cut or against the foot of an embankment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie civil
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Fossé destiné à empêcher l'écoulement de l'eau de surface par-dessus les bords d'une tranchée ou à la base d'un remblai.

Spanish

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