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ramp-marine bench
(English) Solid substrate shoreline consisting of horizontal terrace, or terrace with low angle sloped towards ocean of lagoon. (See also: lagoon area, shore area)
rampe ou slip
(French) Rivage du substrat solide qui consiste en une terrasse horizontale, ou une terrasse à l'angle faible incliné vers l'océan de lagune. (See also: lagoon area, shore area)
banco
(Portuguese) Costa em forma de terraço de substrato sólido, ou de terraço com pequena inclinação para o mar ou lagoa. (See also: lagoon area, shore area)

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