lena river
Proper noun A major river in eastern Siberia, Russia. It is one of the longest rivers in the world, flowing northward from its source in the Baikal Mountains to its delta in the Laptev Sea, a part of the Arctic Ocean.
The term "Lena River" is used as a specific geographical name to refer to this river and its associated basin. * The Lena River basin is known for its extreme seasonal variations in flow. * Several important cities, like Yakutsk, are located along the Lena River.
- The Lena: A common shortened form used in geographical and historical contexts.
- Explorers faced immense challenges navigating the frozen Lena during winter.
- Lena (proper noun): The standard shortened form of the full name "Lena River."
As a proper noun referring to a specific geographical feature, "Lena River" does not have multiple dictionary meanings. Its significance lies in its identity as a specific place.
- The Lena: The primary synonym.
- Lena (in context): When the context is clearly geographical, "Lena" alone suffices.
There are no common English idioms or phrasal verbs specifically incorporating "Lena River." It is used literally as a place name.
- a Russian river in Siberia; flows northward into the Laptev Sea