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Seattle

DEFINITIONS OF: Seattle

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n a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington; located in west central Washington on the protected waters of Puget Sound with the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Range and Mount Ranier visible to the south and east; an aerospace and computer center; site of the University of Washington

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city, metropolis, urban center
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
point of entry, port of entry
a port in the United States where customs officials are stationed to oversee the entry and exit of people and merchandise
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