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bold coast [2 records]

Record 1 2003-04-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Oceanography
DEF

A prominent landmass that rises steeply from the sea.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Océanographie
DEF

Terre s'élevant brusquement au-dessus de la mer.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
  • Oceanografía
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Record 2 2003-04-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • River and Sea Navigation
DEF

A steep coast line which vessels may approach closely without danger of grounding.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime
DEF

Côte abrupte et rocheuse, le lond de laquelle les profondeurs augmentent rapidement.

CONT

[...] des côtes accores sans réels dangers pour la navigation où les eaux profondes sont toujours à moins d'un nautique de la côte.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
  • Navegación fluvial y marítima
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