battle of Trafalgar

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Definition

Proper noun: A decisive naval engagement that occurred on October 21, 1805, off Cape Trafalgar on the southwest coast of Spain. In this battle, the British Royal Navy, commanded by Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, defeated the combined fleets of the French and Spanish empires during the Napoleonic Wars. The victory confirmed British naval supremacy for the remainder of the 19th century. Admiral Nelson was mortally wounded during the battle.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Battle of Trafalgar was a pivotal moment in naval history.
    • We studied the tactics used by Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar.
    • The anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar is still commemorated by the Royal Navy.
Advanced Usage
  • "a Trafalgar-like victory": Used to describe an overwhelming and decisive success, especially against a numerically superior force.
    • The team's unexpected win was a Trafalgar-like victory against the reigning champions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Trafalgar: Often used as a shorthand reference to the battle, especially in historical contexts.
    • The legacy of Trafalgar shaped British foreign policy for decades.
  • Trafalgar Square: The famous public square in London, named in commemoration of the battle.
    • Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square honors the admiral.
Synonyms
  • Naval engagement at Trafalgar
  • Trafalgar campaign (referring to the broader strategic context leading to the battle)
Related Phrases
  • "England expects that every man will do his duty": The famous signal sent by Admiral Nelson to the British fleet just before the Battle of Trafalgar began.
    • The admiral's message, "England expects...", became a legendary rallying cry.
Noun
  1. a naval battle in 1805 off the southwest coast of Spain; the French and Spanish fleets were defeated by the English under Nelson (who was mortally wounded)

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