Columbus
Christopher Sp. Cristóbal Colón; It. Cristoforo Colombo, 1446?–1506, Italian navigator in Spanish service: traditionally considered the discoverer of America 1492.
a city in and the capital of Ohio, in the central part.
a city in W Georgia.
a city in central Indiana.
a city in E Mississippi.
a city in E Nebraska.
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How to use Columbus in a sentence
The Cristobal Colon would have a bad time if the two ships came to close quarters.
Young Glory and the Spanish Cruiser | Walter Fenton MottThe Cristobal Colon has a complement of five hundred officers and men.
Young Glory and the Spanish Cruiser | Walter Fenton MottA great reception was given to the Cristobal Colon as she steamed into port.
Young Glory and the Spanish Cruiser | Walter Fenton MottThose on board of the Cristobal Colon were astounded at the action of the gun-boat.
Young Glory and the Spanish Cruiser | Walter Fenton MottThe Vizcaya was still making a gallant running fight, and in some degree protecting the magnificent Cristobal Colon.
Elsie's Young Folks in Peace and War | Martha Finley
British Dictionary definitions for Columbus (1 of 2)
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a city in central Ohio: the state capital. Pop: 728 432 (2003 est)
a city in W Georgia, on the Chattahoochee River. Pop: 185 702 (2003 est)
British Dictionary definitions for Columbus (2 of 2)
/ (kəˈlʌmbəs) /
Christopher. Spanish name Cristóbal Colón, Italian name Cristoforo Colombo. 1451–1506, Italian navigator and explorer in the service of Spain, who discovered the New World (1492)
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Cultural definitions for Columbus
Capital of Ohio.
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