Hammerfest

[ hah-mer-fest ]

/ ˈhɑ mərˌfɛst /

noun

a seaport in N Norway: the northernmost town in Europe.

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Examples from the Web for hammerfest

“Hammerfest was held for many years at a weird bar in rural Georgia,” she said.
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The public crier pursues his ancient vocation at Hammerfest, not however with a noisy bell, but with a more melodious trumpet.
Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia|Maturin M. Ballou
I have described the smells of Hammerfest, which are its principal characteristic.
Northern Travel|Bayard Taylor
At either Bergen or Trondhjem take the steamer for Hammerfest.
With the World's Great Travellers, Volume IV|Various

Another excursion was made to ksfjord, and the steamboat rejoined as far as Hammerfest, the furthest point reached.
James Geikie|Marion I. Newbigin
And a little happiness will do more than all the cods in Hammerfest!
Hopes and Fears|Charlotte M. Yonge

British Dictionary definitions for hammerfest

Hammerfest

/ (Norwegian ˈhamərfɛst) /

noun

a port in N Norway, on the W coast of Kvalöy Island: the northernmost town in Europe, with uninterrupted daylight from May 17 to July 29 and no sun between Nov 21 and Jan 21; fishing and tourist centre. Pop: 9157 (2004 est)

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