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Newcastle-upon-Tyne
DEFINITIONS OF:
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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n
a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression `carry coals to Newcastle' meaning to do something unnecessary)
Synonyms:
Newcastle
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city
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metropolis
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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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