circumnavigation in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for circumnavigation in the English»French Dictionary

circumnavigation [Brit səːkəmnavɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n, Am ˌsərkəmˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n] N

circumnavigation in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for circumnavigation in the English»French Dictionary

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A circumnavigation of the globe in such a small vessel was unusual for the time.
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Completion was initially planned for 2013, with a circumnavigation of the globe in 2025 days in 2014.
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It was one of the most terrifying, challenging, heroic and adventurous circumnavigations of the globe ever completed.
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A first ascent by skiing was made in 1909 and the circumnavigation of the massif soon became a popular ski mountaineering tour.
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The boat aims to set the world circumnavigation record for a solar powered vessel, promoting the potential of solar power.
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He held the solo record for sailing round the world westabout (the most challenging direction for circumnavigation) between 1994 and 2000.
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He is known for his single-handed, non-stop circumnavigations.
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The nine-month tour involved a circumnavigation of the globe and leadership of a mixture of battle hardened war veterans and young rugby stars.
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The idea of a circumnavigation by rowboat was nearly abandoned when sponsorships and partners failed to materialize.
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However, this agreement was short-lived as both partners ceased regular circumnavigations in 1974.
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