linéaires
English translation: banks
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| 18:43 Jan 22, 2013 |
| French to English translations [PRO] Fisheries / marine fish habitats - reefs | |||||||
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| 4 +1 | linear reefs |
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| 3 | tract |
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| 2 | banks |
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banks Explanation: please check ref. it may work. Reference: http://www.linguee.com/english-french/search?source=auto&que... |
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13 hrs confidence:
tract Explanation: From what I understand, the word 'linéaire' is used to refer to the linear distance involved (vertical or horizontal) as opposed to the surface area of a reef. This might be best translated by 'tract'. HTH -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 14 hrs (2013-01-23 09:40:18 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- i.e. 'tracts' Reference: http://www.broward.org/NATURALRESOURCES/BEACHANDMARINE/Pages... |
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16 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1linear reefs Explanation: I presume these artificial reefs are trying to replicate structures appropriate for the site's morphology and currents, with a view to increasing fish populations. Reference: http://eprints.jcu.edu.au/1312/3/03chapter5.pdf |
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