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sel

English translation: pool

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Swedish term or phrase:sel
English translation:pool
Entered by: Jan Schauseil

07:03 Apr 15, 2014
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Fisheries
Swedish term or phrase: sel
Fiske efter öring i strömmande vatten samt i sjöar och *sel* inom ett avstånd av 200 m från dess till- och utlopp är förbjudet
Jan Schauseil
Local time: 00:32
pool
Explanation:
This is a 'negative' reference (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riffle).
In describing the turbulent region of a stream this article identifies the calm region of the stream. 'velocity but a higher turbulence than it normally does in comparison to a pool.'

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Deane Goltermann
Sweden
Local time: 19:32
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +1stretch of smooth water (between rapids)
e-beth (X)
4 +1pool
Deane Goltermann


  

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24 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
stretch of smooth water (between rapids)


Explanation:
According to Norstedts. The word can also be found on Wikipedia

e-beth (X)
Sweden
Local time: 19:32
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish, Native in SwedishSwedish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Sven Petersson
8 hrs
  -> Thanks:-)
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
pool


Explanation:
This is a 'negative' reference (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riffle).
In describing the turbulent region of a stream this article identifies the calm region of the stream. 'velocity but a higher turbulence than it normally does in comparison to a pool.'



Deane Goltermann
Sweden
Local time: 19:32
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SwedishSwedish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Michael Ellis: This has a more general utility, is briefer and will be readly recognised by anglers. That this 'sel' occurs in a stream/river is clear from the context. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riffle-pool_sequence also refers.
1 day 9 hrs
  -> Thanks, Michael! And nice reference.
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