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Guadalcanal

DEFINITIONS OF: Guadalcanal

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n a mountainous island; the largest of the Solomon Islands in the independent state that is a member of the British Commonwealth

Example of:
island
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

n a battle in World War II in the Pacific (1942-1943); the island was occupied by the Japanese and later recaptured by American forces

Synonyms:
Battle of Guadalcanal
Example of:
pitched battle
a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
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