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Princeton's WordNet
thalwegnoun
the middle of the chief navigable channel of a waterway that forms the boundary line between states
thalwegnoun
a line following the lowest points of a valley
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thalwegnoun
The line that connects the lowest points in a valley or river channel, and thus the line of fastest flow along a river's course.
Etymology: From 19th century Thal + Weg
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Thalweg
In geography and fluvial geomorphology, a thalweg or talweg () is the line of lowest elevation within a valley or watercourse.Under international law, a thalweg is taken to be the middle of the primary navigable channel of a waterway that defines the boundary line between entities such as states. Thalwegs can acquire special significance because disputed river borders are often deemed to run along the river's thalweg.
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thalweg
A thalweg is the line of lowest elevation within a valley, watercourse, or river. It is often used to depict the deepest part of a river, which carries the most water. The concept is significant in geological and environmental sciences, as well as in international law for defining river boundaries.
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Thalweg
Thalweg in geography and fluvial geomorphology signifies the deepest continuous inline within a valley or watercourse system.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Thalweg
tal′vāh, n. the deepest part of a valley. [Ger., thal, valley, weg, way.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of thalweg in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of thalweg in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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