Sevastopol

[ suh-vas-tuh-pohl, sev-uh-stoh-puh l; Russian syi-vuh-staw-puh l ]

/ səˈvæs təˌpoʊl, ˌsɛv əˈstoʊ pəl; Russian syɪ vʌˈstɔ pəl /

noun

a fortified seaport in the S Crimea, in S Ukraine: famous for its heroic resistance during sieges of 349 days in 1854–55, and 245 days in 1941–42.

Also Sebastopol.

Example sentences from the Web for sevastopol

Three other mules from the Crimean city of Sevastopol were detained at a road checkpoint with $400,000 in cash on them.

Ukraine Foreign Minister Speaks of Mistrust—and a Truce |Jamie Dettmer |April 19, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
That same night they were picked up they were taken to a Russian navy base in Sevastopol and each was put in a separate cell.

Ukrainian Women Kidnapped by Russians in Crimea Tell Their Tale |Anna Nemtsova |March 24, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
At Sevastopol, as at few other battles in the history of wars, was displayed the most magnificent valour of the Highlander.

British Regiments at the Front, The Story of Their Battle Honours |Reginald Hodder
The inspector told us how the Sevastopol railway stole three hundred carriages from the Azov line and painted them its own colour.

Letters of Anton Chekhov |Anton Chekhov

I will even come to Sevastopol, only I repeat, don't tell that to anyone, especially not to Vishnevsky.

Letters of Anton Chekhov |Anton Chekhov
“Stop, don't interfere,” said the officer with the glass, gazing at Sevastopol with peculiar eagerness.

Sevastopol |Lyof N. Tolsto
Naval purchase of several Curtiss hydro-avions after trials at Sevastopol.

Jane's All the World's Aircraft |Various

British Dictionary definitions for sevastopol

Sevastopol

/ (Russian sɪvasˈtɔpəlj) /

noun

a port, resort, and naval base in S Ukraine, in the Crimea, on the Black Sea: captured and destroyed by British, French, and Turkish forces after a siege of 11 months (1854–55) during the Crimean War; taken by the Germans after a siege of 8 months (1942) during World War II. Pop: 338 000 (2005 est) English name: Sebastopol

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