Dunkerque

Speech parts

1. Dunkerque - Noun

2. Dunkerque - Proper noun

Meaning

an amphibious evacuation in World War II (1940) when 330,000 Allied troops had to be evacuated from the beaches in northern France in a desperate retreat under enemy fire

a seaport in northern France on the North Sea; scene of the evacuation of British forces in 1940 during World War II

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Dunkirk

Examples

She's My Type, a daughter of Dunkerque, got about 7 1/2 furlongs over firm going in 1:28.12 with Gaffalione riding. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

dunkeld larch dunker Dunkerism Dunkers Dunkerton Dunkerton and Tunley