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VAGUE LIBRE [2 records]

Record 1 2001-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
OBS

surge: term also used in sailing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
CONT

Des vagues forcées dérivent des ondulations plus régulières appelées vagues libres ou houle (Angl. : surge) qui s'amortissent.

OBS

houle : terme employé aussi à la voile.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
  • Vela y navegación de placer
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Record 2 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

Wave that continues to exist after the generating force has ceased to act.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Vagues qui continuent de se manifester lorsque le vent cesse.

Spanish

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