harlem river
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Definition
Proper noun: A tidal strait, a channel of water, connecting the Hudson River and the East River in New York City. It flows between the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx.
Usage
The term "Harlem River" is used as a specific geographical name to refer to this body of water. It functions as a proper noun and is typically preceded by the definite article "the." * The Harlem River separates northern Manhattan from the Bronx. * They went kayaking on the Harlem River. * Several bridges, like the Macombs Dam Bridge, cross the Harlem River.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Civic Context: The name is used in discussions of New York City's infrastructure, urban planning, and history.
- The Harlem River Ship Canal was an important 19th-century engineering project.
- Figurative/Locational Use: It can be used to denote the general area or boundary between the two boroughs.
- His apartment has a view of the Harlem River.
Variants and Related Words
- Harlem River Drive: A major north-south highway running along the western bank of the river in Manhattan.
- Harlem River Greenway: A pedestrian and bicycle path along the river's edge.
Synonyms
- Channel
- Strait
- Waterway
- Tidal strait
Note: These are descriptive synonyms for the type of geographical feature. "Harlem River" itself, as a proper name, has no direct synonym.
Related Phrases
- Cross the Harlem River: To travel from Manhattan to the Bronx or vice versa.
- We'll cross the Harlem River via the Third Avenue Bridge.
- Along the Harlem River: Describing a location adjacent to the river.
- There are new parks being developed along the Harlem River.
Noun
- a channel separating Manhattan from the Bronx