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Record 1 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dams and Causeways
  • Civil Engineering
DEF

in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, a sluice-gate in the dikes along the Bay of Fundy [;].

DEF

a tide gate or dam to prevent the overflow of water into marshland.

DEF

tide gate: an opening through which water may flow freely when the tide sets in one direction but which closes automatically and prevents the water from flowing in the other direction.

OBS

Term used in Maritime Provinces.

OBS

pl. aboideaux or aboiteaux.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Barrages et chaussées
  • Génie civil
DEF

Barrage dont les vannes sont disposées de telle sorte qu'elles se ferment automatiquement quand la marée monte, et s'ouvrent au baissant, afin de laisser l'eau s'écouler.

OBS

Terme utilisé dans les Provinces maritimes.

Key term(s)
  • aboideau

Spanish

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