tidal bench mark

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• bench mark — noun a surveyor s mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point • Syn: ↑benchmark • Hypernyms: ↑reference point, ↑point of reference, ↑reference * * * I. noun 1 …   Useful english dictionary

• bench mark — a mark affixed to a permanent object to furnish a datum level, e.g. in tidal observations, river levels …   Dictionary of ichthyology

• bench mark — A mark on a fixed and enduring object, indicating a particular elevation and used as a reference in topographical surveys and tidal observations. Ace Const. Co. v. U. S., 185 Ct.Cl. 487, 401 F.2d 816, 820. Standard unit for basis of comparison …   Black's law dictionary

• bench mark — A mark on a fixed and enduring object, indicating a particular elevation and used as a reference in topographical surveys and tidal observations. Ace Const. Co. v. U. S., 185 Ct.Cl. 487, 401 F.2d 816, 820. Standard unit for basis of comparison …   Black's law dictionary

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• Storm surge — or tidal surge is an offshore rise of water associated with a low pressure weather system, typically a tropical cyclone. Storm surge is caused primarily by high winds pushing on the ocean s surface. The wind causes the water to pile up higher… …   Wikipedia

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• benchmark — I. noun Date: circa 1842 1. (usually bench mark) a mark on a permanent object indicating elevation and serving as a reference in topographic surveys and tidal observations 2. a. a point of reference from which measurements may be made b.… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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