Términos

Úsese para designar una lancha guía ligera, de doble timón, de chaflán sobrepuesto, procedente de la región de Adirondack, en el estado de Nueva York, oscilando desde los 13 a los 18 pies de largo, equipado con una yunta de transporte, fondo llano y entablado sobre marcos curvados naturales en el estilo de las doris; el entablado es generalmente suave o tallado.

Úsese para buque de guerra ligero, originalmente armado con torpedos y cañones ligeros, desarrollado por los mayores combatientes durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial como rápidos buques de patrulla.

Connections between two land masses, usually used in a prehistoric context.

The science of planning and overseeing the preservation, maintenance, use, and development of land, often public land, including the wildlife habitats, plant and animal species, timber, minerals, oil and gas, geothermal energy, recreation areas, areas of cultural importance, rivers and other water bodies, conservation and wilderness areas, open-spaces, and construction found on the land.

Coastal islands connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees, or dikes.

German rulers, originally counts having jurisdiction over a territory, and having under him several inferior counts; later, the title of certain German princes.

En Alemania y Escandinavia, cuerpos administrativos sometidos a un landgrave, creado en el siglo XII y existentes hasta el siglo XX.

Buildings that serve as points of reference because their height, siting, distinctive design, use, historic significance, or other feature sets them apart from surrounding buildings. Examples may include churches and town halls.

Relatively large areas of land that have boundaries formed by oceans, seas, or other bodies of water.

Úsese para designar un carruaje de cuatro ruedas, relativamente pesado, con un cuerpo inferior en forma de coche y la parte superior construida en dos secciones, cada una de las cuales puede ser bajada independientemente. También se puede utilizar para designar los primeros automóviles que seguían el estilo de los carruajes, con las áreas del conductor o de los pasajeros convertibles, y, por extensión, para automóviles posteriores en forma de sedán con una pequeña cubierta plegable trasera.

Úsese para describir obras producidas por el grupo étnico africano de mismo nombre, que actualmente habita Sierra Leona.

Úsese para versiones reducidas de landó, con asientos para dos pasajeros mirando hacia delante y cubierto por una capucha plegable; por extensión, también se usa para designar los automóviles que tienen una cubierta convertible sobre el asiento trasero, puediendo ser el asiento delantero o cubierto o abierto.

General term for tracts of the earth's surface marked off by natural, political, or cultural boundaries, or considered as an integral section of the globe. Examples include territories and countries.

Firms who practice the branch of architecture that deals with the design of the scenic environment, including the development and planting of all types of planned outdoor green spaces, often with accompanying structures and roadways, outdoor public areas, landmarks, and structures with the aim of creating a natural setting for human structures and settlements.

Format configured horizontally rather than vertically in the design of publications, documents, photographs, etc., where the width is greater than the height.

Layered stitches used in Native North American bead and quillwork. Stitches are constructed of several beads or quills threaded together and then sewn into a row. Commonly used on animal hide and cloth.

Covered walkways or gallerys found in gardens. Used to connect buildings or gateways, lang also divide spaces in the manner of a standing screen.