Haulbowline Island
Definitions
An island in Cork Harbour, south of Cobh, County Cork, Ireland, used as a naval base (Irish grid ref W 7965).
Examples
“Haulbowline Island lies in Cork Harbour, opposite Cobh. As its unusual and picturesque name⟳ suggests, it is a naval base⟳, and until Southern Ireland achieved self-government in 1921, it was occupied by the British Admiralty.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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