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sea·mark

(sē′märk′)

1. A landmark visible from the sea, used as a guide in navigation.

2. A buoy or channel marker.

3. A transient natural feature, such as a clump of floating vegetation or a flock of birds in flight, that gives a rough indication of the proximity or direction of land, used as a navigational guide in some traditional seafaring cultures.

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seamark

(ˈsiːˌmɑːk)

(Nautical Terms) nautical an aid to navigation, such as a conspicuous object on a shore used as a guide

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sea•mark

(ˈsiˌmɑrk)

n.

a conspicuous object on land, visible from the sea, serving to guide or warn mariners, as a beacon.

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References in classic literature ?

These are the official seamarks for the patch of trust- worthy bottom represented on the Admiralty charts by an irregular oval of dots enclosing several fig- ures six, with a tiny anchor engraved among them, and the legend "mud and shells" over all.

View in context

The seamarks are within the Philippines' 200-mile exclusive economic zone, yet 650 miles from China.

Case vs Chinese president can spur Filipino resistance

Gents 4BBB Turkey Trot (October): First Max Harding & Ben Kane (48 points), second Chris Stanton & Paul Stanton (46 points), third Nev George & Peter Seamarks 46 points.

GOLF ROUND-UP

Daniel Seamarks' side were hammered 7-1 by Rhyl last weekend but the last encounter against today's opponents ended in a 1-1 draw at Y Morfa last September.

We don't dwell on mistake at this club, we learn from them, says Rhyl manager Strong

Daniel Seamarks'' side had five key players missing but were still strong enough to take three vital points at the Recreational Ground.

Rhyd go top despite key absences; DAVE JONES ON THE NORTH WALES FOOTBALL SCENE pyramidGAMES WELSH NATIONAL LG

Some of the first members were PC S Salmon (drums), PC J Hinchcliff (bass), Sgt C Mason (solo Cornet), PC C Donnelly (horn), PC G Young (Horn), Sgt L Seamarks (euphonium) and myself (bass)."

BLUES AND TOOTS

The blind participants explored both the map in relief (tactile map) and the virtual environment rendering of the same maritime geographic configuration with seamarks (landmarks on the ocean).

Comparing tactile maps and haptic digital representations of a maritime environment

Heat continued to dominate, despite a run of 19 points from Cardinals, but Heat were in command as Jason Swaine began to control the tempo of the game, and Swaine 23, Karl Seamarks 21, Perez y Medina 17, John Huggettt 15, Tshiminkinda 6, Woodward 5, Brook 3, Treen 2 and Mahammed scored vital points in victory.

Heat fight back for winning return

Dave Pitson fired Mold in front midway through the first half with Wes Bretton, Danny Seamarks and John Lurz completing their surprise tally.

Football: Title hopefuls Ruthin in seven-heaven

BRAVE burns victim Hugh Seamarks was back at school yesterday - after winning his desperate fight for life.

WELCOME BACK; Cheers as blaze boy returns to school

His parents - 55-year-old Peter Seamarks and wife Donna, aged 56 - escaped with minor injuries after jumping from an upstairs window of the house on Rhydymwyn Road, Gwernaffield, near Mold, North Wales.