Dartmoor
Americannoun
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a rocky plateau in SW England, in Devonshire. About 20 miles (30 km) long.
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a prison on this plateau.
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one of an English breed of sheep having coarse, long wool.
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one of an English breed of pony originating in Devon, noted for sure-footedness and longevity.
noun
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a moorland plateau in SW England, in SW Devon: a national park since 1951. Area: 945 sq km (365 sq miles)
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a prison in SW England, on Dartmoor: England's main prison for long-term convicts
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a small strong breed of pony, originally from Dartmoor
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a hardy coarse-woolled breed of sheep originally from Dartmoor
Example Sentences
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Widdecombe died on 8 July aged 78 and was found with serious head injuries at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Despite the breeding success of pine martens on Exmoor and Dartmoor, the project members warned that the animal's comeback to the region is still in its early, fragile stages.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman Widdecombe, 78, was found dead in her Dartmoor home with serious head injuries earlier this month.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Home to fewer than 200 people and nestled on the edge of Dartmoor, this peaceful valley is reeling with the knowledge that police suspect foul play in the death of the former government minister.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Dartmoor was wild and so were the ponies.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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