Port Arthur

/pɔrt ˌɑrθər/

Definitions of Port Arthur

1. noun

   a major port city in northeastern China on the Liaodong Peninsula; now a part of Luda
   synonyms: Lushun

   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
2. noun

   a battle in the Chino-Japanese War (1894); Japanese captured the port and fortifications from the Chinese
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   pitched battle

   a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place