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lateral system [′ladṁəṁrəl ¦sisṁtəm]
(navigation) In marine operations, a system of buoyage in which the shape, color, and number distinction are assigned in accordance with the buoy's location in respect to navigable waters; when used to mark a channel, the buoys are assigned colors to indicate the side they mark and numbers to indicate their sequence along the channel; the lateral system is used in the United States. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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