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Translations for „horseshoe lake“ in the English » German Dictionary (Go to German » English)

ox-bow lake, cut-off, horseshoe lake N

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However, that loopiness eventually causes the river to double back on itself in places and short-circuit, creating an ox-bow lake in the process.
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The town would have been in a swampy area, possibly ox-bow lake, this would have given the residents access to both swamp and riverine resources.
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Several ponds and ox-bow lakes in the surroundings provide an excellent opportunity for fishing and recreation.
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The school took its name from this nearby ox-bow lake.
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The floodplain during its formation is marked by meandering or anastomotic streams, ox-bow lakes and bayous, marshes or stagnant pools, and is occasionally completely covered with water.
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