Hartlepool

American  

[hahrt-lee-pool, hahrt-l-] / ˈhɑrt liˌpul, ˈhɑrt l- /

noun

1. a seaport city in NE England.

---

Hartlepool British  

/ ˈhɑːtlɪˌpuːl /

noun

1. a port in NE England, in Hartlepool unitary authority, Co Durham, on the North Sea: greatly enlarged in 1967 by its amalgamation with West Hartlepool; engineering, clothing, food processing. Pop: 86 075 (2001)

2. a unitary authority in NE England, in Co Durham: formerly (1974–96) part of the county of Cleveland. Pop: 90 200 (2003 est). Area: 93 sq km (36 sq miles)

---

Example Sentences

The Cobblers needed maximum points to be certain of going up and held their nerve in a tense match, meaning Stockport County's result against already relegated Hartlepool was irrelevant.

From BBC

Labour also celebrated becoming the biggest party on the council in Hartlepool's elections, but remain one seat short of an overall majority, which was all down to just two votes.

From BBC

The first result is expected to come at around 00:30 BST from Hartlepool, which is in no overall control and a target for both Labour and the Conservatives.

From BBC

His father Barry was on Coventry's books, and had brief loan spells with Colchester, Hartlepool and Northampton before spending the bulk of his playing career in the Republic, and now works for the Football Association of Ireland.

From BBC

Cleveland Police said an injured 44-year-old woman was found on Brougham Terrace, Hartlepool, just after 20:00 BST on Friday.

From BBC