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deep water waves
Engineering; Coastal engineering
A wave in water the depth of which is greater than one-half the wave length.
hydrographic pressure
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The pressure exerted by water at any given point in a body of water at rest.
apron
Engineering; Coastal engineering
Layer of stone, concrete or other material to protect the toe of a structure.
bioturbation
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The disturbance of sediment bedding by the activities of burrowing organisms.
depth of breaking
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The still-water depth at the point where the wave breaks. Also breaker depth.
hydraulically equivalent grains
Engineering; Coastal engineering
Sedimentary particles that settle at the same rate under the same conditions.
mean rise of the tide
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The height of mean high water above the plane of reference or datum of chart.
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