Dales

/ (deɪlz) /

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pl n

the Dales (sometimes not capital) short for the Yorkshire Dales

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Words nearby Dales

dale, Dalek, d'Alembert, d'Alembert's principle, Dalén, Dales, dalesman, daleth, Daley, Daley, Richard, Dalglish

British Dictionary definitions for Dales (2 of 2)

Dales²

/ (deɪlz) /

noun

a strong working breed of pony, originating from Yorkshire and Durham

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How to use Dales in a sentence

I began to find room for wondering how I was to overcome my embarrassment once we did come up with the Dales.
A Virginia Scout|Hugh Pendexter
The Dales were in no immediate danger, and if any hostile band was below New River it would be a small one.
A Virginia Scout|Hugh Pendexter
“Whatever may have happened to the settlers is all finished by this time and there can be no danger for the Dales,” I declared.
A Virginia Scout|Hugh Pendexter
Then he must have designs on the Dales, and he would persuade them to travel in a direction which would lead them into a trap.
A Virginia Scout|Hugh Pendexter

The Dales and Ward, walking toward the end cabin when Dicks was killed, halted and stood as if stupefied.
A Virginia Scout|Hugh Pendexter