Greenock

[ gree-nuhk, gren-uhk ]

noun

1. a seaport in the Strathcylde region, in SW Scotland, on the Firth of Clyde.

Greenock

/ ˈɡriːnək /

noun

1. a port in SW Scotland, in Inverclyde on the Firth of Clyde: shipbuilding and other marine industries. Pop: 45 467 (2001)

Example Sentences

As a preacher, he was decidedly successful during the four years of his ministry at Greenock.

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A Scotch wife, in Greenock, remarked to her chandler that the price was raised, and asked why.

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The surly youth had never forgiven McKenzie for the bunk episode when the ship was at Greenock.

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Six months and ten days out from Greenock, the Kelvinhaugh stood in and raised the land.

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In Glasgow and Greenock there has been a further extension of shops for the sale of American fresh meat.

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