Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Portuguese term or phrase:
Açude
English translation:
weir
Added to glossary by
Mônika Libório-Walker
Dec 1, 2008 15:34
15 yrs ago
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Portuguese term
Açude
Portuguese to English
Other
Geography
Açude.
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I hope somebody can help me! :)
Thanks!
Proposed translations
(English)
5 +1 | weir | Isabel Peck |
5 +2 | reservoir | Carlos Quandt |
4 | Dam | Soraia Martins |
4 | dam, dike, dyke OR mill-dam | Marlene Curtis |
Proposed translations
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weir
Sug.
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Dam
My suggestion.
Definition:
1. a barrier to obstruct the flow of water, esp. one of earth, masonry, etc., built across a stream or river.
2. a body of water confined by a dam.
3. any barrier resembling a dam.
Definition:
1. a barrier to obstruct the flow of water, esp. one of earth, masonry, etc., built across a stream or river.
2. a body of water confined by a dam.
3. any barrier resembling a dam.
Note from asker:
Thanks! |
8 mins
dam, dike, dyke OR mill-dam
Dependendo do contexto.
Note from asker:
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+2
25 mins
reservoir
# lake used to store water for community use
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
# A place where anything is kept in store; especially, a place where water is collected and kept for use when wanted, as to supply a fountain, a canal, or a city by means of aqueducts;
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/reservoir
# A body of water collected and stored in an artificial lake behind a dam.
www.streamnet.org/pub-ed/ff/Glossary/glossarydam.html
# Lake-like body of water created by damming of stream or river.
fishandgame.idaho.gov/fish/glossary/
# a storage area for fresh water supplies
www.nhcs.k12.in.us/grade5/science/ch8c.htm
# a natural or artificial lake that is a source or store of water.
fishresource.com/resource/glossary.asp
# An artificial lake into which water flows and is stored for future use.
www.alabamapower.com/hydro/glossary.asp
# A man-made facility for the storage, regulation, and controlled release of water. Types of reservoirs include flood control, water supply, and power generation.
www.basaltriverinfo.net/glossary.htm
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Note added at 30 mins (2008-12-01 16:04:59 GMT) Post-grading
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Açude pode ser o lago ou reservatório de água (este sentido);
Ou a barreira (represa) usada para conter a água.
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
# A place where anything is kept in store; especially, a place where water is collected and kept for use when wanted, as to supply a fountain, a canal, or a city by means of aqueducts;
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/reservoir
# A body of water collected and stored in an artificial lake behind a dam.
www.streamnet.org/pub-ed/ff/Glossary/glossarydam.html
# Lake-like body of water created by damming of stream or river.
fishandgame.idaho.gov/fish/glossary/
# a storage area for fresh water supplies
www.nhcs.k12.in.us/grade5/science/ch8c.htm
# a natural or artificial lake that is a source or store of water.
fishresource.com/resource/glossary.asp
# An artificial lake into which water flows and is stored for future use.
www.alabamapower.com/hydro/glossary.asp
# A man-made facility for the storage, regulation, and controlled release of water. Types of reservoirs include flood control, water supply, and power generation.
www.basaltriverinfo.net/glossary.htm
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Note added at 30 mins (2008-12-01 16:04:59 GMT) Post-grading
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Açude pode ser o lago ou reservatório de água (este sentido);
Ou a barreira (represa) usada para conter a água.
Note from asker:
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