Cavill

[ kav-uhl ]

/ ˈkæv əl /

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noun

Frederick, 1839–1927, Australian swimmer and coach, born in England: developed the Australian crawl.

his son, Syd·ney St. Leon·ards

[sid-nee seynt len-erdz], /ˈsɪd ni ˌseɪnt ˈlɛn ərdz/, "Sid", 1881–1945, Australian-American swimmer and coach: developed the butterfly stroke.

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How to use Cavill in a sentence

Set for a May 6, 2016 release, this film seems to have it all: superheroes, Man of Steel director Zack Snyder, and Henry Cavill.
Jesse Eisenberg Cast As Lex Luthor in Upcoming Superman-Batman Movie?!|Amy Zimmerman|January 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Cavill, 30, looks dynamite in a suit, and has an air of mystery about him, which helped in his portrayal of the Son of Jor-El.
With Charlie Hunnam Out, Who Will Play Christian Grey in ‘Fifty Shades of Grey?’|Marlow Stern|October 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
At that same age, Cavill had a chance run-in with his would be co-star and idol, Russell Crowe.
‘Man of Steel’: What Do We Know About Superman Actor Henry Cavill?|Anna Klassen|June 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But what else do we know about ‘Man of Steel’ actor Henry Cavill?
‘Man of Steel’: What Do We Know About Superman Actor Henry Cavill?|Anna Klassen|June 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST

In other words, Cavill should have no problem breaking the curse—if there even is a curse—with the greatest of ease.
Is There Really a Superman Curse, and Can Henry Cavill Break It?|Kevin Fallon|June 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
At 12 A.M. Cavill's Island bearing north-west distant 10 miles.
The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson|Ida Lee
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The Works of John Knox, Volume 2 (of 6)|John Knox
On the evening of the same day Cavill's or Cavalli Island was sighted, and a native fire could be seen burning there.
The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson|Ida Lee