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Meanings of Rock of Gibraltar in English

Portuguese
gibraltar
Catalan
penyal

Location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules.

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Examples for "Gibraltar"
Examples for "Gibraltar"
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May's spokeswoman said London would work with the Spanish government on Gibraltar.
Reuters
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Most are still west of the 'San Roque' district, the 'Gibraltar' access.
The bourne ultimatum
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Sanchez said any future decisions regarding Gibraltar would be made with Spain.
Reuters
4
The social factor in the liquor traffic is its Gibraltar of defense.
Questionable Amusements and Worthy Substitutes
5
After Brexit, Garcia said Gibraltar risked not being protected by EU law.
Reuters
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They knew only the Spaniards who took part in the Calpe fox hunt.
The God That Failed
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Now the haven of Calpe lies exactly midway, halving the voyage between Byzantium and Heraclea.
Anabasis
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Cleander went back to Byzantium, and the Greeks marched from Calpe to Chrysopolis, which faces Byzantium.
The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval Hi...
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We rented another apartment, this time a few blocks from the beach in the town of Calpe.
Climbing Magazine
5
As to Cheirisophus, that general prosecuted his march along the seaboard, and without check reached Calpe Haven.
Anabasis
Usage of Rock of Gibraltar in English
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It was solid as the Rock of Gibraltar, as the advertisements say.
The Girl Aviators' Sky Cruise
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The English flag had only begun to float from the Rock of Gibraltar.
A History of the Four Georges, Volume I
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They made the Rock of Gibraltar seem like a shaky proposition in comparison.
The burglar who painted like mondrian
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The other, the great Rock of Gibraltar, was yet to come.
The Innocents Abroad
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He was generous and unselfish, but also as unyielding as the Rock of Gibraltar.
Beulah
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But when it came to sharing secrets, Allday was like the Rock of Gibraltar.
For my Country’s Freedom
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I should have thought that firm was as steady as the Rock of Gibraltar!
Further Chronicles of Avonlea
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Good heavens, you could wear out the Rock of Gibraltar!
The Chauffeur and the Chaperon
9
Tangier was located directly across a narrow strip of water from the Rock of Gibraltar.
Wild Storm
10
Yes, yes I see something, it's... My God, I think that's the Rock of Gibraltar.
Wild Storm
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I immediately recognised the Rock of Gibraltar, and the Straits, through which I was drifting.
The Pacha of Many Tales
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Better views can be had from Rock of Gibraltar.
The South African
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Now, take as an illustration the Rock of Gibraltar.
Speeches on Questions of Public Policy, Volume 1
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It is as though I had belonged to you always, you old Rock of Gibraltar!
The Riverman
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Love is the Law, love under will. They should inscribe that on the Rock of Gibraltar.
Drawing Down the Moon
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This mountain forms one of the 'Pillars of Hercules,' the Rock of Gibraltar being the other.
The Darrow Enigma
Translations for Rock of Gibraltar
Portuguese
gibraltar