Gravesend

[ greyvz-end ]

/ ˌgreɪvzˈɛnd /

a seaport in NW Kent, in SE England, on the Thames River: incorporated into Gravesham 1974.

Example sentences from the Web for gravesend

The best “experience,” however, may be found at Downhouse Lounge in Gravesend by the Avenue X stop.

Where to Celebrate the Olympics by Drinking Russian Style |William O’Connor |February 6, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
When I came down first, I came to Gravesend, five miles off.

The Letters of Charles Dickens |Charles Dickens
O, yes; and I know the prices of all these things,” replied he; “I have been used to the supplying of ships at Gravesend.

The Poacher |Frederick Marryat
We fortunately fell in with them on the following morning, and returned in their company to Gravesend Day.

Hurricane Hurry |W.H.G. Kingston

Crane was remaining over night in Gravesend, and, going back to his quarters, he reviewed the evening's campaign.

Thoroughbreds |W. A. Fraser
She died at Gravesend on the eve of her departure for America, being about twenty-two years of age.

Heroines That Every Child Should Know |Various

Gravesend

/ (ˌɡreɪvzˈɛnd) /

a river port in SE England, in NW Kent on the Thames. Pop: 53 045 (2001)