dover
dover — noun
1. the main ferry port in Kent, England, that sits at the narrowest point of the En
the main ferry port in Kent, England, that sits at the narrowest point of the English Channel and handles a large volume of cross-Channel passenger traffic.
Ferries leave the port of Dover for France several times each day.
collocation: port of Dover
The White Cliffs of Dover are visible from the French coast on a clear day.
collocation: White Cliffs of Dover
A train from London takes about an hour to reach Dover.
Visitors to Dover can explore the medieval castle overlooking the harbour.
2. the state capital of Delaware, an American state in the Mid-Atlantic region, sit
the state capital of Delaware, an American state in the Mid-Atlantic region, situated centrally within the state with about 36,000 residents.
Dover became the capital of Delaware in 1777 during the American Revolution.
collocation: capital of Delaware
The Dover International Speedway hosts a NASCAR race every spring.
The state legislature holds its sessions at the capitol building in Dover.
Tourists visit Dover each year for the Delaware State Fair and its music shows.
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Distinguish from sense 1 (ENGLISH PORT): this sense refers to a U.S. state capital, not a cross-Channel port.
3. a city in south-eastern New Hampshire, U.S., lying north-northwest of Portsmouth
a city in south-eastern New Hampshire, U.S., lying north-northwest of Portsmouth near the Maine border, with a population of around 30,000.
Dover is one of the oldest permanent settlements in New Hampshire.
historical: one of the oldest settlements
The Cochecho River flows through the centre of Dover toward the Atlantic coast.
Many residents of Dover commute south to Portsmouth for work.
Dover has a busy downtown area with shops, restaurants, and historic buildings.