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accurate
A modifier that indicates shoreline delineated in a regular, sufficiently controlled survey of any date. Shoreline features with no accuracy modifier should be considered Accurate
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approximate
or Estimated
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apparent
The outer limit line of a vegetation area, such as marsh or mangrove, delineated as shoreline; the shoreline as it would appear to the mariner. (5)
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approximate
A modifier that indicates shoreline which does not meet the definition of Accurate
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bulkhead or sea wall
An embankment or wall for protection against waves or tidal action along a shore or water front. (6)
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canal
An artificial waterway with no flow, or a controlled flow, used for navigation, or for draining or irrigating land. (6)
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drydock
An artificial basin fitted with a gate or caisson, into which vessels can be floated and the water pumped out to expose the vessel's bottom. Also called graving dock. (5)
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estimated
A modifier that indicates shoreline which is generally considered to be outside of 100 feet (30.5 meters) of its correct geographic location .
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great lake or lake or pond
The Great Lakes, and other small and large bodies of water entirely surrounded by land, both natural and artificial. (6)
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lock
A wet dock in a waterway, permitting a ship to pass from one level to another. (5)
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