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CURLING PILLOW [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Paddle Sports
DEF

A "mound" of water caused by the current's being deflected toward the surface by an underwater obstruction.

CONT

The effect is a flowerlike flow, with the water blooming in every direction. This condition is called a boil.

OBS

Sometimes called a pillow.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Sports de pagaie
DEF

Résurgence en surface d'un courant [ascendant] formant une sorte de monticule où l'eau se trouve repoussée vers la périphérie.

CONT

Les champignons [...] sont des surpressions venant éclater à la surface.

OBS

La vague saute littéralement dans les airs. Il se produit dans un courant très rapide où la veine d'eau change de direction à cause d'un obstacle.

Spanish

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