trafalgar
Definition
Proper noun 1. A decisive naval battle: Refers specifically to the Battle of Trafalgar, a major sea battle fought in 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars. 2. A historical event and location: Denotes the battle itself and the cape off the southwest coast of Spain near which it occurred.
Usage Examples
- As a proper noun (referring to the event):
- The victory at Trafalgar ensured British naval supremacy for over a century.
- Admiral Nelson's famous signal was flown before the Battle of Trafalgar.
- As a proper noun (referring to the location):
- The fleets engaged near Cape Trafalgar.
Advanced Usage
- Metonymic use: The word is sometimes used metonymically to represent the concept of a decisive naval victory or the establishment of maritime dominance.
- The nation sought its own Trafalgar to control the seas.
Variants and Related Words
- Trafalgar Square: A major public square in central London, named to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar.
- Nelson's Column stands in the center of Trafalgar Square.
Synonyms
- Battle of Trafalgar (full formal name)
Related Phrases and Context
- "England expects that every man will do his duty": The famous signal sent by Admiral Horatio Nelson to the British fleet before the Battle of Trafalgar.
- The Nelson Touch: A phrase referring to Admiral Nelson's innovative and bold tactics, exemplified at Trafalgar.
Noun
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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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