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Meaning of "Bay of Biscay" in the English dictionary

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WHAT DOES BAY OF BISCAY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Bay of Biscay

Bay of Biscay

The Bay of Biscay /ˈbɪskeɪ, -ki/ is a gulf of the northeast Atlantic Ocean located south of the Celtic Sea. It lies along the western coast of France from Brest south to the Spanish border, and the northern coast of Spain west to Cape Ortegal. The average depth is 1,744 metres and the greatest depth is 4,735 metres.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BAY OF BISCAY

Bay of Bengal
Bay of Campeche
Bay of Fundy
Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel
Bay of Naples
Bay of Pigs
Bay of Plenty
bay rum
bay rum tree
Bay Street
bay tree
bay window
bay wreath
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Bayard
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WORDS THAT END LIKE BAY OF BISCAY

alpha decay
anyway
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be that as it may
beta decay
birthday
Biscay
Blu-ray
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Conway
day
decay
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Maracay
radioactive decay
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Synonyms and antonyms of Bay of Biscay in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Bay of Biscay» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BAY OF BISCAY

Find out the translation of Bay of Biscay to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Bay of Biscay from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Bay of Biscay» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

比斯开湾
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Golfo de Vizcaya
570 millions of speakers

English

Bay of Biscay
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बीस्काय खाड़ी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خليج بسكاي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Бискайский залив
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Golfo da Biscaia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Biscay বঙ্গোপসাগর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Golfe de Gascogne
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bay of Biscay
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Golf von Biskaya
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ビスケー湾
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

비스 베이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bay of Biscay
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Vịnh Biscay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிஸ்கே விரிகுடா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बेस्के बे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Biscay Körfezi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Golfo di Biscaglia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

W Zatoce Biskajskiej
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Біскайський затоку
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Golful Biscaya
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Βισκαϊκό Κόλπο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Golf van Biskaje
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Biscayabukten
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Biscayabukta
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Bay of Biscay

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BAY OF BISCAY»

The term «Bay of Biscay» is normally little used and occupies the 121.019 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BAY OF BISCAY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Bay of Biscay

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BAY OF BISCAY»

Discover the use of Bay of Biscay in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Bay of Biscay and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Whales and Dolphins of the European Atlantic: The Bay of ...
Fully updated, with new images, revised artwork, and the latest distribution data, this comprehensive photographic guide to whales, dolphins, and porpoises now covers coastal southwest Ireland and the Celtic Sea as well as the English ...
Dylan Walker, Graeme Cresswell, 2008
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The Geology of Spain
The basin constitutes the western extension of the Pyrenean folded belt along extensive onshore areas of central-northern Spain and offshore areas of the Bay of Biscay. Nowadays, the basin lies between the Tertiary Ebro and Duero Basins,  ...
Wes Gibbons, Teresa Moreno (Ph. D.), Geological Society of London, 2002
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Sailing Directions for the Bay of Biscay, Including the ...
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Anon, 2011
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Sailing Directions for the Bay of Biscay, etc
Bansr. 'The Basse Beuzec and Les Fillettes are now each. marked .byqa. buoy. Attempts have also been made to remove the Rose Rock; CONGARNEAU. Upon Cochon Rock a. beacon, oonsistin SAILING DIRECTIONS FOR THE BAY OF ...
‎1859
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Sailing directions for the Bay of Biscay, including the ...
FEROE, SHETLAND and ORKNEY ISLANDS, to GIBRALTAR, &c— The Coast around GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND— The BAY OF BISCAY and Coasts of PORTUGAL and SPAIN, to GIBRALTAR and part of the MEDITERRANEAN SEA  ...
Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson, ltd, 1877
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The Global Coastal Ocean: Interdisciplinary Regional Studies ...
Living marine resources exploited in the Bay of Biscay include a wide range of organisms, from seaweeds to shellfishes (i.e. Norway lobster, cephalopods), fishes (i.e. mackerel, hake, anchovy, sole) and whales. Indeed, it has been reported ...
Allan R. Robinson, Kenneth H. Brink, 2006
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Wayfaring in France: From Auvergne to the Bay of Biscay...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Edward Harrison Barker, 2012
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PNEC : Le Programme National Pour L'environnement Côtier. ...
Environmental fac- tots of growth variations of 0-group sole (Solea solea) in the Pertuis Breton nursery (Bay of Biscay, France). Fifth Int. Symp. Flatfish Ecology, Port-Erin, I. of Man, UK, 3-7 November. Lemaire C, 2002. Phylographie de la ...
Jacques Clavier, Michel Joanny, François Carlotti, 2006
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Oceanography and Marine Environment in the Basque Country
it may not be expected that all the water types contributing to the formation of North Atlantic water masses, or even the Northeast Atlantic water masses, would be fully identifiable in the southeastern Bay of Biscay. For example, as stated by ...
A. Borja, M. Collins, 2004
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NGA Sailing Directions-Enroute: 2008 West Coast of Europe ...
The most important islands, which lie principally off the NW part of the coast, are He d'Ouessant, He de Groix, Belle He. He d'Yeu, He de Re, and He d'Oleron. The Bay of Biscay, called Golfe de Gascogne by the French, is entered between He ...
Griffes, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BAY OF BISCAY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Bay of Biscay is used in the context of the following news items.
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Unsettled weekend brings all kinds of weather
“A little disturbance in the jet stream over the Bay of Biscay pushed that front back towards us.” Charsfield, near Woodbridge, enjoyed the ... «East Anglian Daily Times, Jul 15»
2
Your Story: Sailor takes once-in-lifetime trip
... Cordoba), Portugal (Portimao), France (Bay of Biscay and Morgat), England (The Isle of Wight and of course our destination Southampton). «Toowoomba Chronicle, Jul 15»
3
Pull on your boots and head for Asturias, Spain's walkers' green …
... known as Green Spain: the stretch of countryside under the influence of the maritime climate influenced by the Bay of Biscay and its southern ... «Grough, Jul 15»
4
EU increases minimum size limit for northern sea bass
... Commission had also proposed to increase the minimum size for the two southern stocks of sea bass in Iberian waters and the Bay of Biscay. «FIS, Jul 15»
5
J/80 Worlds Preview
... their performances at recent major events indicate they are ready for sailing in the Kieler Fjord waters, much like their beloved Bay of Biscay. «J/Sailing News, Jul 15»
6
Europeche: Latest ICES advice shows success of management …
ICES has just published its catch quota recommendations on the Bay of Biscay (including the Iberian Coast), Celtic Seas and the Greater North ... «Undercurrent News, Jul 15»
7
Wexford pays homage to its heroes in poignant ceremonies
... safety the Germans whose destroyer and torpedo boats had been sunk in an engagement with the British Navy in the Bay of Biscay in 1943. «Wexford People, Jul 15»
8
Cloudy, humid weather in Ireland as European temperatures soar
Forecaster Klara Finkele says this week's warm and humid weather has risen up from the Bay of Biscay and continental Europe where some ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
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ICES recommends sharp cut for Iberian hake
I always say the same thing: There is an abundance of hake in the Bay of Biscay", complained Torcuato Teixeira, representing of trawling ship ... «FIS, Jul 15»
10
Humpback whale filmed off Dartmouth in Devon
Pete Green filmed the animal off Dartmouth on Monday and said he often sees whales in the Bay of Biscay. Dr Peter Evans, from the Sea Watch ... «BBC News, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Bay of Biscay [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/bay-of-biscay>. Apr 2024 ».
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