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vol·un·tary strand·ing

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Dictionary of Nautical Terms

  1. voluntary stranding

    The beaching or running a vessel purposely aground to escape greater danger; this act is treated as particular average loss, and not a damage to be made good by general contribution.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of voluntary stranding in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of voluntary stranding in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of voluntary stranding in a Sentence

  1. Loro Parque:

    A voluntary stranding is a natural behavior of orcas living in the wild… The orcas at Loro Parque are trained to leave the water on their own accord. This behavior is used for manifold purposes, for example, for presenting the animals to the public, for conducting corporal check-ups, for inspecting their blowholes, as well as for testing hearing abilities of the orcas.

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