Associations to the word «Hydrography»

Wiktionary

HYDROGRAPHY, noun. (nautical) The scientific measurement and description of the physical features and conditions of navigable waters and the shoreline.

Dictionary definition

HYDROGRAPHY, noun. The science of the measurement and description and mapping of the surface waters of the earth with special reference to navigation.

Wise words

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