Translation of crest (English-English)

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broad-crested: an overflow structure having crest horizontal or with very gentle slope.The length of the crest in the direction of the flow is much larger than the height of the nappe over it
Category: Building industry

broad-crested: a drop or fall in which the nappe is supported for an appreciable length(much larger than the height of the nappe over the crest)at the throat in the direction of flow.
Category: Building industry

broad-crested: a flood in which the crest occurs over a relatively long period
Category: The cosmos

crest: that part of the formation on which the railway superstructure is laid
Category: Building industry

crest: the term is associated both with the more prominent crests and with the minor crests lying between them
Category: Iron and steel industries

crested: an Alaskan seabird
Category: Botany and zoology

crested: in artillery and naval gunfire support,a report which indicates that engagement of a target or observation of an area is not possible because of an obstacle or intervening crest
Category: Defense

fixed-crest: A weir without gates or other control mechanisms.
Category: Building industry

flat-crested: a circular spillway composed of three parts:(i)sloping weir section,(ii)free falling section,and(iii)the vertical shaft section.The water is caused to approach the crest of the free falling section,on a flat slope before beginning its free fall
Category: Building industry

narrow-crested: a weir formed by projecting an inclined wall(upstream or downstream)from the bed of the channel.
Category: Building industry

sharp-crested: a weir constructed with a crest of vertical thin plate shaped in such a manner that the nappe springs clear from the crest
Category: Building industry

sharp-crested: a flood in which the crest occurs over a very short period anf falls off rapidly below the flood stage
Category: The cosmos

standard-crested: a circular spillway,having its shape at the top confirming to the 'standard crest'.The water begins its free fall immediately upon leaving the crest
Category: Building industry

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