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tireté [1 record]

Record 1 2011-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cartography
  • Graphic Reproduction
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

A cartographic line feature which is symbolized on a map by an interrupted line.

CONT

... poorly-defined or gradational contacts are shown as dashed lines ...

OBS

As opposed to "solid line" or "continuous line."

OBS

dashed line; broken line: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector; pecked line: term standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cartographie
  • Production graphique
  • Infographie
DEF

Symbole constitué par une ligne interrompue à intervalles réguliers.

CONT

Les contacts géologiques mal définis ou progressifs [sont représentés] par des tiretés [...]

OBS

tireté; ligne en tirets; traitillé; ligne en traitillé; ligne discontinue; trait discontinu : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

OBS

tiretés : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cartografía
  • Reproducción gráfica
  • Gráficos de computadora
DEF

Símbolo que consiste en una línea discontinua a trazos regulares.

CONT

[Un] terreno sujeto a inundación controlada es un terreno inundado por la regulación del nivel de agua retenida por una represa. Los límites externos del área se muestran con una línea de trazos que representa el alcance máximo de la inundación.

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