Goethals

[goh-thuhlz]

noun

1. George Washington, 1858–1928, U.S. major general and engineer: chief engineer of the Panama Canal 1907–14; governor of the Canal Zone 1914–16.

Example Sentences

The judge, Thomas Goethals — a former homicide prosecutor — removed the D.A.’s office from the Dekraai case, saying he didn’t believe the office could ethically pursue it.

From Los Angeles Times

The European champions were expected to get past Belgium two years later, but their meeting against Raymond Goethals’ side proved to be the end of the line.

From The Guardian

The state Department of Transportation said the Goethals Bridge mistake would be fixed in the next few days by the contractor responsible for the original error.

From Washington Times

Officers soon tried to stop the vehicle at the Goethals Bridge, but authorities said Suarez refused to stop.

From Washington Times

On Tuesday, two men from Queens were busted on the Staten Island Expressway near the Goethals Bridge with a load of the recreational explosives and charged with reckless endangerment and unlawful sale of fireworks.

From Washington Post