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Meaning of Scapa Flow | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/ˈskɑːpə ˈfləʊ/

Definitions

A body of sheltered water between islands in the Orkney Islands council area, Scotland.

Examples

“Despite the line proving to be a useful strategic route for men and supplies to the British naval fleets stationed at Scapa Flow in both world wars, the Duke's legacy looked to have passed into history when it was listed for closure in the infamous Beeching report.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Scape scape-animal scape-bird scape-wheel scapegallows Scapegoat