charleston

Definitions of charleston
  1. noun
    a port city in southeastern South Carolina
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    centre urbain, métropole, ville
    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
    cymbals that are operated by a foot pedal
    synonyms: charley, cymbales Charleston
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    type of:
    cymbale
    a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk; makes a loud crashing sound when hit with a drumstick or when two are struck together
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