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Record 1 2018-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • River and Sea Navigation
  • Shipbuilding
DEF

[The] maximum draught enabling [a] ship to pass over a bar[.]

OBS

A "bar" is a restriction in the depth of water, caused by a build-up of sand or silt on the bottom, in a river or across the entrance to a harbour.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime
  • Constructions navales
DEF

Tirant d'eau maximum d'un navire lui permettant de franchir une barre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Navegación fluvial y marítima
  • Construcción naval
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