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Record 1 2003-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

A rippling, slight ruffling of the surface of the sea.

CONT

A light breeze was blowing, making what sailors call a lipper on the surface of the water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Agitation de la mer produite par la rencontre de houles de sens contraire.

CONT

Quand deux (ou plusieurs) systèmes de houles se propagent dans des directions différentes [il y a] clapotis, si fréquent dans les ports.

Spanish

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