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Dover


Definition: Meaning of, Dover in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdəʊvə /

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  1. a port in southeast England, from which ships go across the English Channel to France carrying passengers, vehicles, and goods. High white cliffs rise above the port, and for English people arriving by sea, the sight of the white cliffs of Dover is the first sign that they are returning home
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  2. the capital city of the US state of Delaware
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Dover used in phrases

  • Dover's powder (noun)
    1. a medicinal powder made essentially of ipecac and opium; formerly used to relieve pain and induce perspiration
  • Strait of Dover (noun)
    1. the strait between the English Channel and the North Sea; shortest distance between England and the European continent
  • Straits of Dover (noun)
    1. the strait between the English Channel and the North Sea; shortest distance between England and the European continent
  • White Cliffs of Dover
    1. the White Cliffs of Dover the white cliffs made of CHALK, which are the first part of England that you see when crossing the ENGLISH CHANNEL from France
    2. a popular song sung by British singer Vera Lynn during World War II
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