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1. | [ noun ] (nautical,geography) a channel in southeastern Virginia through which the Elizabeth River and the James River flow into Chesapeake Bay | |
Related terms: | channel channel Virginia | |
2. | [ noun ] (military) a naval battle of the American Civil War (1862); the indecisive battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac | |
Related terms: | naval_battle Virginia American_Civil_War | |