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DITCH CHECK [1 record]

Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
DEF

A barrier placed in a ditch to decrease the velocity of the flow of water, to minimize erosion.

OBS

for "check" : A structure designed to raise or control the water surface in an irrigation canal or ditch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
DEF

Ouvrage construit en travers d'un canal à des endroits appropriés pour régler les niveaux d'eau et pour régler et décharger les débits d'alimentation.

Key term(s)
  • barrage régulateur

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Drenaje y riego (Agricultura)
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