Definition

Proper noun * A marginal sea of the North Atlantic Ocean, located between the Labrador Peninsula (Canada) and the southern coast of Greenland.

Usage

The term "Labrador Sea" is used as a specific geographical name to refer to this body of water. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the." * Ocean currents from the Labrador Sea influence the climate of northeastern North America. * The research vessel is conducting a study on deep-water formation in the Labrador Sea.

Advanced Usage

• In oceanographic and climatic contexts, the Labrador Sea is noted as a key region for the formation of North Atlantic Deep Water, a critical component of global ocean circulation.
  • The convection processes in the Labrador Sea are vital for the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation.

Variants and Related Words

• Labrador Current (proper noun): A cold ocean current flowing south from the Labrador Sea along the east coast of Canada.
  • The Labrador Current brings cold water and icebergs into the North Atlantic shipping lanes.

Different Meanings

As a proper noun referring to a specific geographical feature, "Labrador Sea" does not have multiple distinct meanings. Its reference is fixed.

Synonyms

• (None as a direct single-word synonym for this proper noun. It can be described peripherally as) a marginal sea of the North Atlantic.

Idioms

• (No common idioms incorporate the specific term "Labrador Sea.")

Phrasal Verbs

• (Not applicable, as "Labrador Sea" is a compound proper noun and not a verb.)

Noun

1. an arm of the northern Atlantic between Labrador and southern Greenland