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Houston

DEFINITIONS OF: Houston

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n United States politician and military leader who fought to gain independence for Texas from Mexico and to make it a part of the United States (1793-1863)

Synonyms:
Sam Houston, Samuel Houston
Example of:
full general, general
a general officer of the highest rank
pol, political leader, politician, politico
a person active in party politics

n the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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
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