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Record 1 2015-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewers and Drainage
  • Road Construction
DEF

A hollowed channel running at the side or (less commonly) along the middle of the street, to carry away the surface water.

DEF

Small drainage ditch on each side of a road or near the sidewalk.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Égouts et drainage
  • Construction des voies de circulation
DEF

Partie latérale basse d'une chaussée bordée par un trottoir et destinée à recueillir les eaux fluviales pour les conduire à l'égout.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Alcantarillas y drenaje
  • Construcción de carreteras
DEF

Zanja que hay a cada lado de los caminos y carreteras para recoger las aguas de lluvia.

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