'Dardanelles' definitions:

Definition of 'Dardanelles'

From: WordNet
noun
The strait between the Aegean and the Sea of Marmara that separates European Turkey from Asian Turkey [syn: Dardanelles, Canakkale Bogazi, Hellespont]
noun
The unsuccessful campaign in World War I (1915) by the English and French to open a passage for aid to Russia; defeated by the Turks [syn: Dardanelles, Dardanelles campaign]

Definition of 'Dardanelles'

From: GCIDE
  • Dardanelles \Dardanelles\ n.
  • 1. the strait between the Aegean and the Sea of Marmara that separates European from Asian Turkey.
  • Syn: Hellespont. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 2. the unsuccessful campaign in World War I (1915) by the English and French to open a passage for aid to Russia; defeated by the Turks.
  • Syn: Dardanelles campaign. [WordNet 1.5]

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