severn
Definition
Proper noun 1. A major river in Great Britain: The Severn is the longest river in the United Kingdom. It flows through parts of Wales and England, eventually emptying into the Bristol Channel. 2. A river in Canada: The Severn is a river in Ontario, Canada, that flows northeast into Hudson Bay.
Usage Examples
- The Severn is famous for its tidal bore, a large wave that travels upstream.
- The River Severn forms a natural boundary between England and Wales for part of its course.
- The Canadian Severn River is a significant waterway in northern Ontario.
Advanced Usage
- "Severn Estuary": The wide tidal mouth of the River Severn in Great Britain, known for its extreme tidal range.
- "Severn Bridge": A suspension bridge that carries motorway traffic across the River Severn between England and Wales.
Variants and Related Words
- Severnaya (Proper noun): A different, unrelated river name (Russian for "Northern").
- Severnoye (Proper noun): A different, unrelated geographical name.
Synonyms
- (For the UK river) The Severn River.
- (For the Canadian river) The Severn River.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "To cross the Severn": Literally, to travel over the River Severn, often implying moving between England and Wales.
Noun
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a river in England and Wales flowing into the Bristol Channel; the longest river in Great Britain
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a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay
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