Chesapeake

[ ches-uh-peek ]

noun

1. (italics) a U.S. frigate boarded in 1807 by the British, who removed part of its crew and impressed some members into British service: captured by the British in naval battle near Boston in 1813.
2. a city in SE Virginia.

Example Sentences

Through the power of monopoly and sharply cutting royalty payments, Chesapeake Energy is now sitting on mountains of money.

From The Daily Beast

In essence, Chesapeake would get a rebate on the fees it had guaranteed to Access.

From The Daily Beast

Moyer said he saw a dramatic difference between what Chesapeake usually charged compared to other energy companies in the area.

From The Daily Beast

By structuring itself this way, Chesapeake earned a slice of profit from each step.

From The Daily Beast

Different contracts may entitle Chesapeake to charge varying amounts.

From The Daily Beast

Biard (Relation of 1616) seems to apply this name to the region of Chesapeake Bay.

From Project Gutenberg

The tidal rivers mentioned previously are actually estuaries of Chesapeake Bay and they flow periodically inland.

From Project Gutenberg

Smith carefully drew a map of the entire area and called it a "Map of the Chesapeake."

From Project Gutenberg

Three Americans were killed, seventeen others wounded and four deserters were surprisingly found aboard the "Chesapeake."

From Project Gutenberg

The Chesapeake had no crew, but he set himself to work, and in two weeks he filled her up with such men as he could find.

From Project Gutenberg