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Charleston

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: Charleston

1
 n
state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river
2
 n
a port city in southeastern South Carolina
3
 nv
an American ballroom dance in syncopated rhythm; popular early in the 20th century
dance the Charleston
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Charleston
1

n state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river

Synonyms:
capital of West Virginia
Example of:
state capital
the capital city of a political subdivision of a country
2

n a port city in southeastern South Carolina

Example of:
city, metropolis, urban center
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
port
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
3

n an American ballroom dance in syncopated rhythm; popular early in the 20th century

Type of:
ballroom dance, ballroom dancing
any of a variety of social dances performed by couples in a ballroom

v dance the Charleston

Type of:
dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe
move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
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