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Dikes  

Definition

  • Embankments built along a river or sea and set at some distance from it to control or retain flood waters [AAT]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • DYKES

Notation

  • 111138

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-Z5V4CCCS-F

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