Azov

or A·zof

[ az-awf, ey-zawf; Russian uh-zawf ]

noun
  1. Sea of Azov, a northern arm of the Black Sea, connected with the Black Sea by Kerch Strait. About 14,500 sq. mi. (37,555 sq. km).

  • Russian A·zov·sko·ye Mo·re [Russian uh-zawf-skuh-yuh-maw-ryuh]. /Russian ʌˈzɔf skə yə ˈmɔ ryə/.

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How to use Azov in a sentence

  • Peter wished to make of Azof a Russian town in the shortest time possible.

    The Story of Russia | R. Van Bergen, M.A.
  • When he was ready, the army and the boats went down the Don; Azof was blockaded by sea and by land, and forced to capitulate.

    The Story of Russia | R. Van Bergen, M.A.
  • Peter accepted eagerly, much as he regretted the loss of Azof and the failure of his schemes.

    The Story of Russia | R. Van Bergen, M.A.
  • Fyzabad was formerly the capital; but the seat of government was changed to Lucknow at the accession of Azof-up Dowlah in 1775.

    A Journey to Katmandu | Laurence Oliphant
  • He at first attempted a naval depot on his extreme southern border, at the mouth of the Don, on the sea of Azof.

British Dictionary definitions for Azov

Azov

/ (ˈɑːzɒv) /


noun
  1. Sea of Azov a shallow arm of the Black Sea, to which it is connected by the Kerch Strait: almost entirely landlocked; fed chiefly by the River Don. Area: about 37 500 sq km (14 500 sq miles)

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