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MARCA TIERRA [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship Piloting
DEF

A conspicuous object on land used as a guide by sailors.

CONT

Before the fifteenth century, sailors navigated within sight of shore, whenever they could, relying on landmarks and dead reckoning to guide them.

OBS

landmark: term officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage des navires
DEF

Point remarquable du paysage littoral, fixe et très visible, qui sert à un navire pour déterminer sa position.

OBS

amer : terme adopté par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pilotaje de buques
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