North Sea


noun

an arm of the Atlantic between Great Britain and the European mainland. About 201,000 sq. mi. (520,600 sq. km); greatest depth, 1998 feet (610 meters).
Formerly German Ocean.

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British Dictionary definitions for north sea

North Sea

noun

an arm of the Atlantic between Great Britain and the N European mainland. Area: about 569 800 sq km (220 000 sq miles) Former name: German Ocean

Cultural definitions for north sea

North Sea

Arm of the Atlantic Ocean northwest of central Europe.

notes for North Sea

Oil was discovered under the sea floor in 1970.