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ECHOUAGE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- beaching
1, record 1, English, beaching
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- grounding 2, record 1, English, grounding
see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The action of intentionally and safely laying a vessel aground. 3, record 1, English, - beaching
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grounding: This designation may also refer to a marine accident (stranding). 4, record 1, English, - beaching
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échouage
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chouage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[…] manœuvre délibérée consistant à laisser le [bâtiment] se poser sur le fond […] 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chouage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de los buques
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- encallado
1, record 1, Spanish, encallado
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- varadero 1, record 1, Spanish, varadero
masculine noun
- encalladero 1, record 1, Spanish, encalladero
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-04-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- beaching
1, record 2, English, beaching
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used by Parks Canada. 2, record 2, English, - beaching
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- échouage
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9chouage
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lieu où un bateau peut s'échouer sans danger. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9chouage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Port d'échouage. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9chouage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9chouage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vela y navegación de placer
- Maniobras de los buques
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- encallado
1, record 2, Spanish, encallado
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- varadero 1, record 2, Spanish, varadero
masculine noun
- encalladero 1, record 2, Spanish, encalladero
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1981-03-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- stranding 1, record 3, English, stranding
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- échouage 1, record 3, French, %C3%A9chouage
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Atterrissement des glaces sur le rivage ou un haut-fond. L'échouage se produit surtout lors du jusant et des tempêtes avec vent soufflant du large. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9chouage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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