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ECHOUAGE [3 records]

Record 1 2020-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maneuvering of Ships
  • River and Sea Navigation
DEF

The action of intentionally and safely laying a vessel aground.

OBS

grounding: This designation may also refer to a marine accident (stranding).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvre des navires
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime
DEF

[…] manœuvre délibérée consistant à laisser le [bâtiment] se poser sur le fond […]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Maniobras de los buques
  • Navegación fluvial y marítima
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Record 2 1997-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
  • Maneuvering of Ships
OBS

Term used by Parks Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
  • Manœuvre des navires
DEF

Lieu où un bateau peut s'échouer sans danger.

CONT

Port d'échouage.

OBS

Terme en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vela y navegación de placer
  • Maniobras de los buques
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Record 3 1981-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
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.

Spanish

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